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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Last week we completed forging this nature inspired gate which we will be installing in a lovely garden in Kent. The clients were keen on a design that combined both repeat pattern and a more ...
Our current Chichester iron gates commission is almost at an end. We have riveted together all 3 garden gates and fitted the hot forged collars. The gate shown here will sit within a metal arch ...
This is where the magic happens and one of the most efficient combinations in our forge. The trio of gas furnace, power hammer and coke forge make for super productive days, extreme heat and ...
We are just about to begin work on this family of iron gates for a garden in Chichester, West Sussex. It's always great to have the opportunity to make more than one gate for clients, as it ...
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