By Marina
Correa
Photography:
Courtesy the architect
London-based designer Giles Miller’s surface
tiles are truly a feast for the senses — visually, texturally and spatially. What
makes Miller’s creations stand apart isn’t the use of extraordinary materials but
ordinary material used extraordinarily well…
Fusing architecture with chic interiors, the
surface solutions cater to individual client needs with a power to transform
even the most prosaic shell into a spectacular work of art.
Since the time he can remember, Giles had been
fascinated with playing with materials to create maximum effect with the
simplest of methodology. His relentless quest bore fruit by lending itself to
material development, in turn making surface design an appropriate medium to
showcase that interest.
Delving deeper into his craft, Giles found many
ingenious ways to use 3-D shapes and graphics thereby augmenting the surface
appeal many notches higher; they also form a large part of his repertoire
today.
Starting out with corrugated cardboard, Giles
slowly graduated to other materials and has recently shown a proclivity for
ceramics, etched metal and fabrics. Being a believer in fully exploiting the
potential of these materials before moving on to others, the designer has come
up with variegated combinations and permutations – but always inventive – much
to his surprise at times.
From mall and boutiques to window displays, and
bar counters to catwalks and installations - the surfaces impart a distinct character
to each and every space, evoking an aesthetic that heightens the design
quotient. Interestingly, elements of chiaroscuro are seen in almost all the
surfaces — adding a dimension of depth to his work.
With an impressive rolodex of high profile
clients such as British Airways, Ritz-Carlton Hotels, Westfield, Selfridges,
Stella McCartney etc, the firm is high on bespoke design. The natural corollary
calls for creating ingenious, one-of-a-kind surfaces, which is the primary focus
and area of work for the studio.
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“We enjoy finding new ways to create innovative
work for our clients, and in doing so hope to build our reputation as a leading
international creative practice within our chosen market,” says Giles. Seems pretty
attainable, going by their track record.
Beautiful...they indeed are worth having.
ReplyDeleteTextural surfaces add architectural interest to any surface. There are always new materials and styles to discover, and I love Giles Miller's unique uses.
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