The concept originated as a site-specific material response, through the introduction of contemporary interventions, against the historic fabric of an Arts and Crafts building. Driven by the building's demand for adaptive reuse, early iterations of furniture, shelving, and panelling were fabricated from salvaged materials.
These spatial solutions continued to be translated to other contexts, and a cohesive tectonic logic began to emerge. Over several years of refinement this evolved into a formal components manifest, a definitive hardware language capable of generating a vast array of structural typologies. The assemblies derive from this central grammar.
concept
The resulting silhouettes are dual-natured, strictly governed by the physical mechanics of the component system, yet distinctly shaped by biographical memory. This narrative is drawn directly from familial history - examining the societal roles, material legacies, and trades of past generations. By referencing highly specific, lived use-cases and the emotive resonance attached to them, the design process turns human heritage into functional geometry.
The components are designed for the possibility of adaptation, the same components are used to form different configurations, the system draws explicit lineage from constructivist toys - relational participatory design that fosters active co-authorship. Each furniture iteration is presented as a self-assembly kit that turns furniture assembly into a tactile game. Using a combination of plywood, steel and glass these furniture iterations spring into life.
practice
The studio's work is informed by lived experience, learned craft and play. Ideas are prototyped, draughted in CAD and explored through generative imaging before being finalised and prepared for production. The practice continues to evolve, drawing on new disciplines, ideas and collaborations with other artists. Upcoming projects explore textiles, alternative sheet materials and concrete, experimenting with new ways to use the component system.
provenance
Designed and made in Yorkshire. The current collection is built from birch plywood and BZP steel, and the FRED & MONKEY shelves are mounted on retro powder-coated brackets. The sheet plywood is sourced from the European Union where it is manufactured, made from trees grown in responsibly managed forests. The plywood components are CNC cut to order locally. The threads, nuts, bolts, washers and red powder-coated anchor brackets are manufactured in Yorkshire. The 25mm clamp brackets, Chicago binders and grey London brackets are manufactured in the UK.
process
The plywood and steel are cut to consistent tolerances. The plywood forms the vertical and horizontal surface and the BZP steel provides the structural connection. The trestle and seating verticals are cut with M16 clearance holes. The shelving verticals, table tops, braces/rails, shelves/backs and seating horizontals are cut with M4 clearance and location holes. Each piece is treated with raw linseed oil and beeswax, before being fit-tested and flat-packed.
assembly
The furniture is straightforward and reliable to assemble. The trestles and seating uprights connect with M16 threads and nuts. The tops, braces/rails and shelves/backs are assembled with brackets, wood screws, bolts/nuts and Chicago binders. The kits are lovingly packaged in straw in recycled cardboard boxes, supplied with illustrated instructions and assembly tools, with hanging templates for the shelves.
ordering
Account holders receive 10% off their first order, along with previews, offers and invitations to events. The beeswax we use is available on the website, first orders include a complimentary jar.
Configurations are listed in the shop. The kits are made to order. There is a lead time of 4 weeks on UK mainland deliveries. Shipping is charged according to weight and dimension. Shipping to mainland UK is calculated at checkout. Orders are backed by a 14-day returns policy.
Overseas enquiries are welcome and orders are fulfilled wherever possible. Non mainland UK and international shipping costs and lead times are calculated on an individual basis.
exhibitions
the SAVARIND concept exhibits throughout the year. Upcoming events are announced on the website. Past shows are listed in the archive.
enquiries
For custom orders, international shipping enquiries or if you have any more questions please get in touch via the collaborate page.
