While working abroad in London, I was part of the design team responsible for pitching the winning selection of the Torch for the 2012 London Summer Olympics. Part of an invite-only competition which included many prestigious UK based design studios, we were responsible for the concept and prototype development of the chosen design. During this rigorous process, many CAD and physical models were scrutinized and tested for ergonomic and aesthetic properties while still being integral in concept to the Olympic Games. As a result, the Torch's trilateral form and perforated detail are symbolic of London's Olympic heritage and its' ethos of participation in the Olympiad. Crafted from high-tech aluminum alloy, its' formal language also created an extremely lightweight torch that dissipated heat efficiently and had superior tactile grip while still being able to consistently hold a flame through extremes of altitude, temperature and wind. Collab. Barber & Osgerby for the 2012 Olympic Games (2011)
A modern response to the traditional vernacular associated with classic outdoor benches. Contrasting through transparency and lightness of form, it reflects a minimalist language while still maintaining a structurally stable construction. Constructed from solid teak, it is designed to weather both damp and sun laden environments. Collab. Barber & Osgerby for Tectona (2011)
Design and build of an outdoor patio for a busy Italian Bistro. The overall goal was to fuse old world charm and clean, modern design within an unseen, interstitial plot of land. Central to this theme was the custom fabrication of outdoor concrete tiles that vary in tonal qualities in order to create a warmer feel to a traditionally cold material. Adding to this character is imprinted texture in various wood grains, creating functional grip as well as aesthetic detail to the concrete. Custom galvanized chairs and tabletops add durability and an industrial element to the patio while a cedar lined fence and branded planter boxes enhance its' overall depth and feel. Japanese cedar, black bamboo, ornamental grasses and various herbal plantings add to the warmth of the wood details and create a pleasant atmosphere and a hidden outdoor escape. (2012)
Interior design consultation and custom designed/built elements for a neighbourhood cafe and bistro in Vancouver's Chinatown.
01 - Roost is a central shelving and display unit that allows for a functional and aesthetically pleasing focal point behind the bar. A modern take on a roost, bent metal supports create vertical structure and horizontal support points, while the warmth of the hemlock inlay surfaces compliment the white and grey grouted tile backdrop. (2016)
02 - Gra-zie is a 25 foot long, minimal yet comfortable bench seating solution for the main seating area of the cafe/bistro. It was designed with the idea of exposing all elements specifically selected for their innate positive material qualities. Designed to maximize strength and spatial efficiency, laminated birch-ply CNC cut gables also create structural and rhythmical appeal to elongate the space. A combination of bent steel and contouring upholstery allow for a visually light, modular construction and a cozy, communal feel. Since tables can be moved along the length of the bench separately or combined together to form larger gatherings, the continuous nature of the bench allows for extremely flexible seating options. (2016)
