A collection of observations

Field notes

Ideas about space, materials and everyday places.

Space

Light through a courtyard

A courtyard changes throughout the day. The morning light picks out the texture of a wall; later, a shaded bench becomes the quietest place to sit.

Materials

Things that age well

Timber, stone and clay each record time in a different way. A useful detail makes room for these changes without losing its purpose.

Walking

The scale of a street

Doors, trees and short breaks in a facade give a street its rhythm. Small observations often reveal more than a view from a distance.