Journal

A look into the life of our Sussex forge. This journal captures the progress of our current commissions, from initial design sketches and material musings to the first clunk of a gate latch after it’s fitted. Explore our latest projects in contemporary metalwork, bespoke gates, and architectural sculpture and share in the journey as they evolve from concept through to installation.

hand forged gate components for bespoke swimming pool gates for a sussex garden

Bespoke Swimming Pool Gates

These Bespoke swimming pool gates are being carefully hand forged at the moment in or workshop. Our client has commissioned a pair of these for a new pool in a East Sussex property near Lewes. ...
Gothic arch balustrade and railing showing hot rivet detail

Gothic arch balustrade

We are currently working on a gothic arch balustrade that will eventually be installed over a bridge overlooking a lake in a new garden in Steyning, West Sussex. The house and garden stretch ...
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Sussex Garden Gates

As spring fast approaches I thought I'd showcase some of the hand forged garden gates that we have been commissioned to make for gardens in Sussex. In over 20 years of designing and hand forging ...
Bespoke fire bowl in a contemporary design with a rusted oxide finish

Bespoke Fire Bowl

We dropped off this bespoke fire bowl to  Wimbeldon yesterday. This fire bowl was for a recently completed garden In Wimbeldon Village built by our Friends Yoreland Designs. At over 90cm in ...

Hogarth’s House Pergolas

Our long running Pergola commission in Chiswick, finally came to an end yesterday. These 3 pergolas line what will soon be a newly landscaped 'nut walk'. Set within the gardens of what was the ...
150mm challenge

150mm challenge

I eased myself into 2019 with my contribution to the #150mmchallenge. This exercise is something has originated out the Artist Blacksmithing BA degree course at Hereford Art college. It's ...
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British Craft Pavilion

  This year I have been ahead of the curve, working on some new pieces well in advance  of our stand at the London design fair in September. We will be exhibiting in the British Craft ...
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Wrought iron bench

We have just finished work on this rather fun oversize wrought iron bench. At over 3 metres long this piece is super comfortable thanks to the contoured back and can easily seat 5 people along ...
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Sussex Garden ironwork

Yesterday saw the installation of this garden ironwork in West Sussex. This commission involved designing and making 3 gates, an integrated arch and over 6m of railing.  It is so satisfying to ...
Modern Iron door knocker

Modern Iron Door Knocker

The design of our modern iron door knocker has always been a firm favourite of ours. Known as the 'Big Boy' because of his substantial proportions. This knocker combines considered aesthetics ...
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