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This post focuses on a behind-the-scenes look at the development of our 'Titanica' shower, one of our latest product releases. This shower showcases an impressive scale, featuring oversized pipes and components that give it quite a bold presence.
Inspired by the vintage brassware found on luxury cruise liners, the design reflects the elegance and strength of nautical aesthetics. The handle was designed to evoke the large valves seen on ships and submarines.
We wanted this shower to be bold and fun to use, to be something that would be striking, whether used indoors or out. The shower itself has be designed so that, whilst the main piping is very large in size, all inlets have been reduced to be usable with standard plumbing inlets. The Titanica can also receive water from either wall-fed or ground-fed inlets, making it a versatile addition to any space.
We recently completed a project for a customer who required several freestanding garden taps with a custom set of requirements. These taps needed to be securely mounted to the ground and easily connected to a garden hose for practical use.
While we’ve crafted a variety of freestanding taps in the past—from custom bath taps to those mounted on wooden posts—this project required a few new features. It was the first time we designed a tap to be fed entirely by a garden hose, which required us to rethink and adapt our existing free-standing tap design.
Above: A selection of freestanding taps that have been crafted for our customers in the past. These include custom taps for baths, taps mounted to outdoor posts and a wide range of other options.
Our workshop put together the new design so that it is easily mountable to a ground-fixing surface, and with the design including a fitting that allows for a standard garden hose to be easily attached and used to power the ground-fed tap.
We've recently worked on several exciting projects where customers requested bespoke brass castings, including custom tap heads and unique handles. These projects are always a rewarding experience, allowing us to collaborate closely with our customers from concept to completion.
Above: We can work with our customers to produce 3D designs and design mock-ups prior to proceeding with manufacture. These images show potential tap head designs.
Typically, this process begins when a customer brings us an existing design, a 3D model, or just an idea. Together, we refine the concept through sketches and 3D prints before casting the final piece in brass, copper, or a chrome-plated finish.
Above: A selection of examples of past 3D printed designs and their brass cast counterparts.
Once a design is finalized with our customer, meeting all specifications and requirements, we produce a 3D-printed prototype. This prototype allows us to test the object's real-life scale and proportions and serves as the basis for creating the brass casting mold.
Above: An image showing the initial 3D printed tap head, leading to the final brass shower design.
With the mold in hand, we can produce multiple castings of the design. We believe that customisation through new cast parts adds a unique character to any project. Thanks to the accessibility of 3D modelling and printing, this level of customisation is both affordable and achievable. In the end, the process not only enhances the project but also ensures that the final product is truly one-of-a-kind.
A client recently approached us with a custom request: they needed a set of custom shelving units tailored to integrate into their shop's fit-out. The project called for a total of four bespoke shelves, each designed to fit specific areas within their retail space.
Our client provided us with a collection of reference images and design ideas. The envisioned shelves were to feature a variety of decorative elements, including valve heads, brass pressure gauges, and reclaimed wooden boards with a weathered, aged look. These details were crucial in capturing the industrial, vintage aesthetic the client wanted to achieve.
One of our customers required an extended shower spout that went beyond standard dimensions. To meet this unique request, our workshop team custom-designed a specialised spout with an extended reach. Recognising the need for enhanced stability due to its length, the workshop integrated a support bracket, ensuring the spout's durability and strength over time.
To complete the piece, we applied our bespoke Verdigris finish, giving the shower an elegant, aged and characterful patina. This project was a great opportunity to add new functionality and possibility to our shower range.
Above: The extended copper shower spout with support pipe and finishes in our verdigris copper and brass finish.
We were approached by a customer with a particular vision for her home that featured a range of our shower and faucet units in a custom, aged finish.
This customer desired a bespoke touch, so we incorporated several customisations into our existing designs. Among these was an adjustable shower head, and a rail hand shower that could be adjusted to suit varying heights and preferences. Additionally, we crafted custom-sized fixtures to fit her space and personal requirements.
This project provided us the opportunity to test our aged copper and brass finish on a number of new pieces!
