Each country has its own TRADITION. We span the globe in this fifth edition of Sketchpad, examining the Eastern roots of the wallpaper industry, the working life of a South American architect – and take a look at some festive traditions.
Penny Ledbury grew up in Chiswick, like her father and grandfather before her. She seems to know everyone in the neighbourhood and as we sit drinking coffee on a terrace near the shop she smiles and nods to various people passing by.
Before the first London Design Museum was opened, there was the V&A, books on William Morris or the Bauhaus but nothing on the history of Industrial Design and nowhere exhibiting mass production design.
The focus of the new layout of this basement refurbishment in West London was to make better use of the natural light.
Massimo Buster Minale is a London architect and industrial designer with a passion for metalwork, motorcycles and music.
Imagine a candlelit dinner: warm, romantic, delicious. Now, turn on the overhead lights and everything changes immediately – even the food tastes different! In this issue, we look at LIGHTING: from new designers to traditional glassblowing techniques, and the art of using natural light.
Matt (Mindaugas Mattas) is one of our longest serving joiners and carpenters. At 36 years old, he has been with the company since its formation: from fitting kitchens in his first year, to the full renovation and restoration projects of today.
The London skyline is one of the most rapidly changing views in Europe: just count the number of cranes and you can see how much building work is going on.
We look at two typical activities and tips on how to help them run smoothly while you are away.
Believe it or not, you don’t have to go through a lot of noise, dust and endless planning applications to give your house a makeover. We look at 5 easy steps that can change your living space.