A studio centred around techniques and materials
Driven by curiosity, I explore materials often overlooked in contemporary construction while creating objects that bring calm and possess a quiet, enduring presence. Engineering is never an end in itself, but the tool that allows intuition to take form.
Beyond Portland Cement
Coming from aerospace engineering, I’ve always been drawn to how matter behaves — strength, weight, failure.
Conventional concrete is, in many ways, one of the worst materials we could keep using in construction. We can do far better — both in material performance and in its devastating contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. The binder alone accounts for roughly 85% of the 8% total footprint, so that’s where attention should go — not just to mixing in a bit of construction waste.
I explore alternatives currently being developed: my favourites are natural mineral binders like geopolymers, synthetic rocks now emerging from labs, and binders derived from sediments.
It’s less about virtue and more about curiosity — seeing how far these new materials can go, and what forms they make possible.
every element is designed from scratch
3D printed in carbon fibre-reinforced polymer, the on/off switch was engineered with safety as the first priority, then refined through iteration until its proportions, tactile feel, and operation felt just right.
Carbon fibre is used throughout the sculptures—from the switch and cable fittings to the sculpture base—for its exceptional strength, lightness, and dimensional stability. Once sanded, it loses its sheen and settles into a matte finish, discreet and soft to the touch.
Built with EU-certified electrical components, every element is assembled and tested by hand in the atelier to ensure long-term reliability, durability, and safety.
The dimmer
Conceived as an optional companion to the illuminated sculptures, this wireless dimmer houses a Philips Hue controller within a bronze enclosure designed with ergonomics in mind.
Countless iterations refined its proportions, weight, tactile feel, and the satisfying click of each button until it felt instinctive in the hand. Printed in bronze-filled filament containing 80% bronze and polished by hand, it develops a natural patina over time, quietly recording the marks of touch and use. Its reassuring weight and soft feel give it the presence of a sculptural object rather than a remote control.
A single dimmer can be paired with up to ten light sources, allowing multiple sculptures to be controlled effortlessly from anywhere in the room.
