Freshwest | Design showcase

On the beach, part 3.

Public art intervention for a new promenade development at Colwyn Bay, through arts consultants RKL. Following two previous successful public art projects for the new promenade in Colwyn Bay Freshwest final intervention concluded with a group of life size silhouetted figures, made from Cor-ten steel. Permanently casting their shadows on the ground the figures reflect […]
Join The Revolution

Light installation, Illuminate York, York City Council. Commissioned to design and install a light installation for York’s most famous street The Shambles, as part of the city’s annual festival of light. The Shambles is one of Europe’s best preserved medieval streets. The installation, titled Join The Revolution, consisted of suspending 25 rotating mirror balls along […]
The RiverShed

Freshwest was asked by their client, The Restaurant and Bar Design Awards to design a satellite working space / studio immediately overlooking the Teifi River in West Wales. Tucked down a little lane in the heart of Newcastle Emlyn, Ceredigion, Wales, immediately overlooking the river, is the site of the new ‘RiverShed’. This studio replaced a somewhat […]
Lazy Chair

Limited Edition Collapsing Chair Based upon the small wooden animal toys held together by tensioned strings which when the base is pushed in, the tension is lost and the animal collapses. The Lazy Chair has a built in sensor that triggers an instant collapse as the viewer approaches. After a few moments the chair takes […]
Stupa Lamp (Innermost)

Pendants for UK Lighting Brand Innermost In natural raw finish, the pendants are hand-spun on a lathe, providing each with a unique fingerprint of light and shadow. Stupa is inspired by the quiet harmony of Buddhist temple designs and radiates a similar calm. Contact Innermost for more information.
Brave New World Lamp

Floor lamp for Dutch brand ‘moooi‘, Nominated for an Elle Decoration Design Award and British Wood Award 2009. Following the example of old Far Eastern bamboo scaffolding the Brave new world lamp was developed without a design or plan in place however each piece of wood is carefully notched and pegged together to form an integral part of the […]
Pool Table

Limited Edition Coffee Table for OSME Gallery, Vienna ‘Pool Table’ made from 50mm acrylic reflects and refracts light though its surface in such a way that it resembles the depth and hue of an actual swimming pool. Playing with scale, the miniature diving board seems to transform the solid surface of the acrylic into the serenity of […]
Scaffold Vase

Limited Edition Vase for mitterand and cramer Design, Geneva. Miniature gold plated components were developed to make this structure that contains over 3500 parts. Symmetry and repetition play a vital role in determining the form that comes from a 19th century Chinese vase. However a sense of human presence is given to the structure as components brake through […]
Revolution Lamp

Pendent Lamp Revolution Lamp is an evolution of Freshwest’s Stupa Light. The lamp is constructed from varying thicknesses of laser cut glass edge acrylic with each layer held in place by an internal steel rib.
Lazy Chair ‘static’

Originally made as a whimsical showstopper, viewers walked towards the ‘Lazy’ chair only for it to collapse like a ‘thumb toy’ before reassembling itself. Our ‘sit-able’ child-size version retains the playfulness of the original. In oak or blue-grey with contrasting accents. See Joined & Jointed for more options.
Colwyn-Benches

Public art, sculptural furniture for a new promenade development at Colwyn Bay. Freshwest designed and delivered a series of benches to provide a mix use space that allowed the public to sit, recline, stretch out and socialize with each other. Sited on the headland of a new promenade, Freshwest had to consider the harsh marine […]
Tent Table

A playful contemporary twist on the utilitarian trestle. The base utilises industrial angle iron that has been powder coated grey and white and joined using thumb nuts that add a flash of colour. The top is made up of individual planks of Douglas Fir with a natural white oil finish. The table and desk is available […]
Twin Gates

Public art, cast aluminum twin leaf gates for Museum Park, Swansea, UK. Commissioned, as part of Swansea waterfront regeneration scheme, to design and deliver a piece of public art that draws connections between Swansea and its waterfront. The design of the gates evolved out of a community engagement event organised by Freshwest on Swansea beach. […]
Flat Pack Table

The Flat Pack element of this very large Dining Table was born out of necessity. It was originally commissioned for a space with limited access, so the table could only be assembled once through the door. There are no screws, nails or glue used within the table. It is simply pegged together using the mallet and instructions […]
Cubist Lamp

Limited Edition Table Lamp for mitterand and cramer, Design, Geneva. Cubist lamp is a celebration of the designer as craftsman and maker. Produced by hand at the Freshwest studio with no manufactured components (except the bulb and wire), this delicate structure is a sculpted responsive work created without a finalised design in place. Like a cubist sculpture, […]
Three Pots

Design and make a set of bespoke external furniture for the new West Dorset District Council offices in Dorchester, Dorset. The brief was to produce a functional artwork that respects and refers to the Roman heritage of the town and the site itself. Archaeologists were commissioned to survey the area before any building work could […]
Inside-Out Bathroom Cabinet

Bathroom Cabinet for Authentics. Winner of an Elle Decoration Design Award in 2007. The Inside-Out bathroom cabinet is a play on the idea of decoration, to reverse everything, and show what’s on the inside on the outside. Made from an aluminium composite; a material usually more at home in industry than contemporary furniture design. The design on the doors […]
Stupa Light & Table

Limited Edition Stupa Table & Light for Rose Uniacke Stupa Table & Light draw inspiration from the Buddhist religious monuments that stand on the rocky outcrops of Tibet. Designed to be shown together, the pair have a quiet meditative quality with the light floating just above the table. Echoing the traditional Stupas made from mud or clay, Freshwest’s […]
Three Pots

Design and make a set of bespoke external furniture for the new West Dorset District Council offices in Dorchester, Dorset. The brief was to produce a functional artwork that respects and refers to the Roman heritage of the town and the site itself. Archaeologists were commissioned to survey the area before any building work […]
ContemPlates

Eight individual images make up a set of these UK manufactured dinner plates. Selected from over 200 images of anonymous figures that were collected on various Pembrokeshire beaches throughout the year, each plate is based on an actual event, with the date, time and beach location printed on the reverse. Dishwasher safe.
Scaffold Vase

Limited Edition Vase for mitterand and cramer Design, Geneva. Miniature gold plated components were developed to make this structure that contains over 3500 parts. Symmetry and repetition play a vital role in determining the form that comes from a 19th century Chinese vase. However a sense of human presence is given to the structure as components brake through the surface and diagonals […]
Lazy Chair, Static

Originally made as a whimsical showstopper, viewers walked towards the ‘Lazy’ chair only for it to collapse like a ‘thumb toy’ before reassembling itself. Our ‘sit-able’ child-size version retains the playfulness of the original. In oak or blue-grey with contrasting accents. See Joined & Jointed for more options.
Cockington Foot Bridge

Foot Bridge for Torbay Council through Gingko Projects. Freshwest were appointed to design and build a new footbridge to cross the water meadows in the grounds of the historical Cockington Court in Torquay next to the old gatehouse. The commission was part of an overall project which aims to promote more sustainable access to Cockington Court and enhance […]
Revolution Lamp

Pendent Lamp Revolution Lamp is an evolution of Freshwest’s Stupa Light. The lamp is constructed from varying thicknesses of laser cut glass edge acrylic with each layer held in place by an internal steel rib.
Pool Table

Limited Edition Coffee Table for OSME Gallery, Vienna ‘Pool Table’ made from 50mm acrylic reflects and refracts light though its surface in such a way that it resembles the depth and hue of an actual swimming pool. Playing with scale, the miniature diving board seems to transform the solid surface of the acrylic into the serenity of […]
Plaster Lamp

Lamp concept. Ideas from the sketchbook.
Brave New World Lamp

Floor lamp for Dutch brand ‘Moooi‘, Nominated for an Elle Decoration Design Award and British Wood Award 2009. Following the example of old Far Eastern bamboo scaffolding the Brave new world lamp was developed without a design or plan in place however each piece of wood is carefully notched and pegged together to form an integral part of the […]
The Studio

Making, experimentation and play are central to Freshwest’s practice.
Cubist Lamp

Limited Edition Table Lamp for mitterand and cramer Design, Geneva. Cubist lamp is a celebration of the designer as craftsman and maker. Produced by hand at the Freshwest studio with no manufactured components (except the bulb and wire), this delicate structure is a sculpted responsive work created without a finalised design in place. Like a cubist sculpture, the structure […]
Figure Blanket

Concept blanket for luxury travel brand Louis Vuitton.
X Table

Natural finished Oak dining table. The table shown here is 3 meters long, bespoke sizes are available.
XXL Cubist Lamp

Limited Edition floor lamp for Mitterand and Cramer, Design, Geneva. The XXL Cubist lamp is a celebration of the designer as craftsman and maker. Produced by hand at the Freshwest studio with no manufactured components (except the bulb and wire), this delicate structure is a sculpted responsive work created without a finalised design in place. Like a […]
Inside Out Drinks Cabinet

Drinks Cabinet for UK Brand Joined & Jointed A play on the idea of decoration, Freshwest’s approach is “to reverse everything, and show what’s on the inside on the outside.” The resulting ‘Inside Out’ drinks cabinet is a great example of their conceptual yet playful outlook, and provides a bold, compact home for any modern […]
Scaffold Vase

Limited Edition Vase for mitterand and cramer Design, Geneva. Miniature gold plated components were developed to make this structure that contains over 3500 parts. Symmetry and repetition play a vital role in determining the form that comes from a 19th century Chinese vase. However a sense of human presence is given to the structure as components brake through the surface and diagonals […]
Stupa Light & Table

Limited Edition Stupa Table & Light for Rose Uniacke, London. Stupa Table & Light draw inspiration from the Buddhist religious monuments that stand on the rocky outcrops of Tibet. Designed to be shown together, the pair have a quiet meditative quality with the light floating just above the table. Echoing the traditional Stupas made from mud or clay, […]
Flat Pack Table

The Flat Pack element of this very large Dining Table was born out of necessity. It was commissioned for a space with limited access, so the table could only be assembled once through the door. There are no screws, nails or glue used within the table. It is simply pegged together using the mallet and instructions […]
Favela Light

Light Installation Concept, Ideas from the sketchbook. A collection of over one hundreds individual dwelling like porcelain lamps hug together to create a townscape. Each ‘dwelling’ lamp is hung from the ceiling from a micro cable that lights a single LED inside the dwelling.
Lick

Nominated for an ‘International Restaurant and Bar Design Award 2010’. Voted by The Sunday Times;‘most likely to succeed brand in 2009.’ Identity and interior for UK frozen yogurt outlet. Lick was a new business with a small budget that had big ideas – to introduce frozen yogurt to a relatively new British market in […]
Scaffold Vase Sketch

Limited Edition vase for Mitterand and Cramer Design, Geneva. Miniature gold plated components were developed to make this structure that contains over 3500 parts. Symmetry and repetition play a vital role in determining the form that comes from a 19th century Chinese vase. However a sense of human presence is given to the structure as components brake through […]
Touch Me Cupboard

Touch Me Cupboard, a collaboration with celebrated artist Sue Williams, goes beyond surface pattern creating a piece of furniture that has the presence and depth of a canvas on a gallery wall. The form of the cupboard is designed to heighten the impact of the artists imagery, which beckons you to open the doors. […]
Oriel-Myrddin-Bench

Seating for Oriel-Myrddin Gallery UK. The seating was constructed of Welsh oak locally sourced to the gallery. In order to gain stability in such a slender form, an internal metal frame had to be engineered and then concealed within the oak.
Revolution Lamp

Pendent Lamp Revolution Lamp is an evolution of Freshwest’s Stupa Light. The lamp is constructed from varying thicknesses of laser cut glass edge acrylic with each layer held in place by an internal steel rib.
Verdigris Table

Verdigris is the name for the green coating or patina formed when copper is weathered and exposed to air over a period of time. This table made from a spun copper top and solid legs is designed for indoor or outdoor use. The copper surface will age and wear with use making each one individual.
Pink Clip Sticks

A construction system designed by Freshwest to experiment and build temporary structures. The system was originally design by Freshwest for The Building Exploratory, A charity that teaches children about their built environment. Freshwest continue to use the system during construction workshops for educational and creative events. The pink clips can join the 15 mm wooden dowel in any […]
Stupa Lamp & Table

Limited Edition Stupa Table & Light for Rose Uniacke, London. Stupa Table & Light draw inspiration from the Buddhist religious monuments that stand on the rocky outcrops of Tibet. Designed to be shown together, the pair have a quiet meditative quality with the light floating just above the table. Echoing the traditional Stupas made from mud or clay, […]
Canopy

Ideas from the sketchbook, concept model for a temporary canopy. Designed to be constructed from painted scaffold poles, connected using off the shelf scaffold connectors.
Accent Range

Ideas from the sketchbook, public space furniture range.
Bridge Bench

Bridge Bench – Tiredness can kill, take a brake.
Stupa Table & Light

Limited Edition Stupa Table & Light for Rose Uniacke, London. Stupa Table & Light draw inspiration from the Buddhist religious monuments that stand on the rocky outcrops of Tibet. Designed to be shown together, the pair have a quiet meditative quality with the light floating just above the table. Echoing the traditional Stupas made from mud or […]
You Are Here Table

You Are Here is a coffee table that tells you were you are. A small engraved arrow points to your location on the map. Any international city or area at any scale can be applied. Table above shows North West London.
Block Lamp

Limited Edition Desk Lamp. Hand produced at the Freshwest studio, the Block Lamp is an eclectic mix of hand crafted materials and minimalism. Celebrating the works of artists such as Alexander Calder and Piet Mondrian, Freshwest combine the perfect minimal surface and material quality of Corian with raw wood and hand painted colour. The turned brass weight acts […]
Magnet Chair

Ideas from the sketchbook, Concept using over 2000 ball bearings and magnets.
On The Beach

Public art, for a new promenade development at Colwyn Bay, Through RKL Consultants. Freshwest were commission to design and deliver a two dimensional art intervention to enhance a 200m long stretch of sea defense wall. The artwork consisted of approximately two hundred small laser-cut silhouetted figures and their shadows attached along a recess in the […]
Tent Table

Tent table is a playful contemporary twist on the utilitarian trestle. The base utilises industrial angle iron that has been powder coated grey and white and joined using thumb nuts that add a flash of colour. The top is made up of individual planks of Douglas Fir with a natural white oil finish. The table […]
The Studio

Making, experimentation and play are central to Freshwest’s practice.
Scaffold Vase

Limited Edition Vase for mitterand and cramer Design, Geneva. Miniature gold plated components were developed to make this structure that contains over 3500 parts. Symmetry and repetition play a vital role in determining the form that comes from a 19th century Chinese vase. However a sense of human presence is given to the structure as components brake through the surface and diagonals […]
Three Pots

Design and make a set of bespoke external furniture for the new West Dorset District Council offices in Dorchester, Dorset, through Ginkgo Projects. The brief was to produce a functional artwork that respects and refers to the Roman heritage of the town and the site itself. Archaeologists were commissioned to survey the area before any […]
Lazy Chair for J & J

Child’s seat and table for joined & jointed. Originally made as a whimsical showstopper, viewers walked towards the ‘Lazy’ chair only for it to collapse like a ‘thumb toy’ before reassembling itself. Joined & Joined has created a ‘sit-able’ version that retains the playfulness of the original. In oak or blue-grey with contrasting accents.
Howies

Design flagship store for renowned UK ethical sports ware company, Howies . Asked to create an interior to reflect the unique business approach of this renowned ethical clothing company; ‘higher quality clothing in a lower impact way’, Freshwest incorporated the company’s philosophy to design their flagship store on one of London’s most famous streets. All display furniture was constructed […]
On The Beach
Brave New World Lamp

Floor Lamp for Dutch brand moooi. Following the example of old Far Eastern bamboo scaffolding the Brave new world lamp was developed without a design or plan in place however each piece of wood is carefully notched and pegged together to form an integral part of the overall mechanical structure. The limitations of using small pieces of […]
Innermost Stupa Lamp

Pendants for UK lighting brand Innermost In natural raw finish, the pendants are hand-spun on a lathe, providing each with a unique fingerprint of light and shadow. Stupa is inspired by the quiet harmony of Buddhist temple designs and radiates a similar calm. Contact Innermost for more information.