Design Work

Nectar - hanging lampshade

 

Made from lightweight felted polyester, the Nectar hanging lampshade draws its inspiration from the beehive.  The soft and simple form resonates with us tapping into the deep and ancient association we have with bees... more

Nautlius - hanging lampshade

 

Switch on a Nautilus and feel its warm glow.  Light pours through the spaces between the wood, illuminating a pattern on surrounding

surfaces... more

Driftwood Lights

 

I love walking along beaches looking at shells, finding interesting bits of wood, worn glass, and other flotsam and jetsam from the ocean.  For years I picked up bits of coloured glass worn smooth by the sand and the waves, until I began to amass quite a collection... more

Precious Things

 

The idea for this treasure cabinet arose while I was doodling furniture designs, as I often do.  After developing an interesting sketch of a cabinet, I decided to make a scale model before constructing a full-sized piece of furniture... more

Fractal - floor lamp

 

Fractal floor lamp is handmade by laminating two layers of 1.5mm plantation AFS-certified Australian hoop pine plywood into a mould.  The 17 fans are different sizes, requiring a different mould for each one... more

Hidebehind

 

The design of the Hidebehind screen/room divider is based on old concrete blocks.

 

Made from plantation-grown, AFS-certified Australian hoop pine plywood, the Hidebehind collapses for ease of transport and less packaging materials... more

Coasters - commission

 

These five coasters were designed to complement a client’s custom-made breakfast bar, which had just been installed in his home in Wellington.  They are made from stainless steel and recycled native New Zealand wood... more

Kitchen - commission

 

The design and build of this light-filled, harmonious kitchen was a group effort.  The client wanted a spacious kitchen with benches that were higher and deeper than average... more