Getting Impulses from Nature

Nature as a collaborator


Taking inspiration from the natural world, shapes, textures, and systems. Sharing how others work with nature in thoughtful, sometimes unexpected ways.

Diana Scherer at the Somerset House

Outside of my own practice, I’m constantly diving into the work of designers who are doing exciting things with materials and sustainability—especially those who choose to work with nature instead of trying to control …
April,2025

L’Oiseau architecte

"Le Jardinier Satiné", The satin bowerbird, has been on my mind lately. He is a creature that builds elaborate, colour-sorted displays using twigs, flowers, even bits of plastic. (image BBC) This little bird isn’t …
September,2021