Journal

Studio visit with The Modern House

We were excited to invite The Modern House team to speak with our Director Laurence Quinn at our workshop in Camberwell for a feature on our work. We discussed how we started, our design process, and what we’re currently working on.

“Forming Modern Works has allowed us to take control of the whole process from the initial design through to construction and completion. This way, we are able to guarantee our designs are built to last, using the best materials available, at the right cost. Our clients come to us for the level of quality and finish we provide, as well as our design-led approach and ability to make quick, well-informed decisions that work within their budget.”

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Barbican Penthouse Update

We are making exciting progress at our Barbican penthouse project. Designed and built to exacting standards, we have used the design heritage of the tower to select complimentary internal and external materials.

Standing seam zinc sheeting has been used for the new roof and facade cladding, with a grey semi-reflective surface finish that blends well with the sky and surrounding Basalt concrete. A conservation roof light sited above hardwood structural rafters brings ever changing diffused daylight deep into the plan.

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Barbican Detailing

Much of our work at the Barbican Estate aims to express the distinct configuration of the tower flat interiors. This particular project involved creating a highly personalised home for the owners with bespoke built-in furniture and cabinetry.

Each material and finish is selected for its quality and timeless modernist feel. These timber cabinets for glassware add warmth and depth to the living area, and nods to the original Barbican interior detailing.

Our admiration for modern design is reflected in the detailed craftsmanship throughout each project. By carefully interpreting the Barbican’s history we are able to create unique spaces that resonate with the listed architecture.

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ER Robson

Craft and simplicity inform our approach for all of our projects. This studio for an architecture practice is located in the Rochelle complex, a former Victorian school in Shoreditch originally designed by the architect ER Robson.

Contemporary materials were introduced to the double-height space, such as ash hardwood windows and solid oak worktables to allow for the creation of a modern studio without compromising the building’s original design.

We wanted to engage with Robson’s idea of care and attention to detail, and we have concentrated on how bespoke joinery and furniture can be integrated to transform this school games hall into a creative workspace.

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Studio Mumbai

We’d like to share architects and makers whose work and ideas inspire what we do at Modern Works. Studio Mumbai show a deep concern for the relationship between buildings and their local environment, and bridge the gap between design and construction.

Their production of mock ups and models reflect our interest in prototyping elements of details, which allow us to develop innovative and practical solutions tailored to the conditions of each project.

We are interested in buildings that emerge through a dialogue between all parties. Through this process, we can design and build our work directly with a sensitive consideration of place.

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Spitalfields Joinery

We recently designed a collection of interior components for a private residence in Spitalfields and each piece of furniture was treated as an individual project.

These storage cupboards were designed to be simple and practical, whilst contributing to the architectural composition of the overall space. All materials were expertly sourced and constructed using traditional joinery techniques. The doors are finished in two-pack polyurethane white lacquer to give a clean matt look and to balance with the warmth of the oak interiors.

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