Huw Williams over at nunswithguns design has been working with us for over four years and collaborating on a variety of projects for over 13 years, providing architectural and design support. We’re not completely sure about the name of his studio, though we are sure about the quality of their work. Check out the nunswithguns website here:
http://www.nunswithgunsdesign.com/
We recently visited Huw at his exhibition at the Exposure Gallery on Little Portland Street.
Steve and Paolo co-own Ombra, the local Venitian bacaro located at the end of Vyner Street, with four other directors including local artist Russell Bamber. The bar specialises in homemade pasta, traditional venetian dishes and spritz. Within the first six months of opening it has become a firm favourite among Hackney’s growing food and drink community.
Steve and Paolo carried out planing, licensing and design services for Ombra and put in plenty of hard hours building the bar.
Fourthspace is based at unit 1.4, 1-5 Vyner Street in the heart of London’s contemporary creative district. Vyner Street is a hub of architects, artists, designers and creative industries. The first thursday of every month, the work of these studios opens to the public. This street party is known as the first thursdays monthly exhibition.
This is Fourthspace’s fourth space.
Unit 1.4 is a large studio space in a converted warehouse on Vyner Street. Fourthspace manage the stdio and let space to Upstyler, Marcos Villalba and Ellis Miller. Beyond the walls of the studio is a colourful array of aspiring practices including Vector Foiltec and Public Works. The close proximity and density of studios leads to successful collaborations and serendipity.
Unit 1.4 has evolved over the three years that Fourthspace have managed the studio. Previous tenants include Zak Kyes. When Steve and Paolo first occupied the studio, the space was basic and without services.
Steve and Paolo have undertaken extensive renovation, creating a creative hub based around a large open plan studio.
The serendipity often happens over a bowl of freshly cooked pasta, served at Ombra. Ombra is the local Venetian Bacaro at the end of Vyner Street. The restaurant is co-owned by Steve and Paolo.
