The first drawing
A clear line can hold a surprising number of decisions. The width of a shoulder, the space beneath a setting and the way two edges meet all affect the character of the finished shape.
Working around the stone
A setting is considered in relation to its stone rather than as a separate decoration. The claws, seat and surrounding space need to work together, with clear information about the intended material.
The useful pause
Looking away from a drawing and returning to it can reveal a proportion that was not obvious at first. An atelier story is as much about the questions asked as the tools on the bench.
Reading the finish
A polished surface catches the light differently from an edge or an interior curve. The finish should make the form easier to understand without disguising the parts a wearer needs to know.
Keep the story honest
The bench photographs here are original synthetic illustrations of an independent atelier. They explain a design point of view rather than document a real workshop, qualification or production claim.
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