Collaborations

A design collaboration with 1508 London

A contemporary perspective on Renaissance art; the contrast between raw and refined.

Introducing the Contour Collection

With the shared principle of striving for perfection through design, we collaborated with 1508 to develop a lever handle that embodies a contemporary perspective on the art of the renaissance period; a classic reinvention that creates the contrast between raw and refined.

Taking inspiration from Michelangelo’s works, the handle itself resembles the tool used to create intricate contours on stone and marble. The resulting form is carried across all the pieces in this collection, making for a truly simple and ergonomic design across the cabinet pulls and T-bar.

The design journey

We began working with Leo and Jason at 1508 back in April 2022, with the original idea coming from Michelangelo and his works. With the concept of ‘reaching out to the masters’ in mind, we explored the techniques and storytelling of master artisans, pulling out form, proportion and materiality as the artistic elements of focus.

Looking at the materials and tools this famous artist worked with, we explored paintbrushes, chisels, hammers and other sculpting tools, things that would always have to be comfortable in the hand of the artist, always with the question of ‘how could this translate into a handle?’.

There are three layers to the final design: the simplest form is one piece of solid brass; the second has the brass inlay to allow you to work with a split finish; and the third enables you to take the insert and use any material, such as marble or timber, for a fully customisable lever.

A stunning range that can fit within many different design aesthetics, we love how the simple but beautiful form of the collection gives you huge design freedom. We hope you love and feel inspired by this collection as much as we do.