Journal
Notes from the workshop.
Guides for architects, designers and clients specifying bespoke joinery — written by the people who draw, make and fit it.
Compliance — 18 August 2026
FD30 or FD60? Choosing fire-rated door sets for an office fit-out
What the ratings actually mean, where each one is required, and how to keep a fire door looking like bespoke joinery rather than a compliance item.
Read — 5 min read
Materials — 2 July 2026
Veneer matching explained: why one log makes a whole floor
Slip match, book match and sequence matching — how veneer selection decides whether a fit-out reads as one project or several.
Budgeting — 11 June 2026
What bespoke wall panelling really costs — and what drives the number
A practical guide to budgeting low level, high level and full-height panelling, including the details that quietly add cost.
Design — 20 May 2026
Designing an office tea point people actually use
Worktop choice, servicing, storage and lighting — lessons from tea points we have built in Mayfair and on Oxford Street.