Workbench Barcelona Design

Feeling honoured and immensely inspired. Thank you for a wonderful night celebrating the Sam Carter Applied Arts + Design Awards. And thank you to all the beautiful people who’ve sent messages, I really appreciate every one of them. I’ll be finding a special place for this medallion by the legendary Robert Davidson. Thank you.

Our Naguri ceramic tiles, contextualized on an exterior shower wall immersed in nature. Wouldn’t it be nice to shower here? ☺️ Swipe to explore our Naguri ceramic textures in more detail. Samples available, DM!

“Light is the theme”. Metallic glaze reflections on corrugated ceramic tile.

One of a kind Bronze k***s presented on fabric-textured porcelain.

workbench ceramics - Our new works in ceramics and porcelain reflect our endless curiosity. At Workbench, materializing that curiosity is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by a process-obsessed approach, we craft bespoke, innovative materials designed to delight the senses. Materials that tell a story.

More to come ✨.

At workbench, we’re excited to share with you our latest material explorations and architectural products! Stay tuned 🙃

A new beginning for Workbench.

More details soon.

Fabrication project for , designed by Vancouver-based Industrial Designer .

The apparent simplicity of this project conceals its intricate construction nature, emphasizing the idea that what appears simple is, in fact, complex. Three hollow Douglas fir volumes, seemingly suspended in space, are structurally supported by four 1/2” tempered glass panels. The wooden components require a delicate balance of strength and lightness to perform as intended. The wood texture and grain figures appear to effortlessly wrap around each face of the volumes like magic, without revealing their internal construction.

This project evolved into a precision exercise, challenging us to develop various jigs to mock up and position all parts with meticulous accuracy. This step proved crucial as a measure to integrate and attach the wooden volumes to the perforated glass using precisely placed stainless steel Stand-Offs.

A classic Workbench fabrication project, overcoming multiple challenges in the pursuit of built perfection. We take pride in all the key decisions made throughout the project, resulting in clean transitions and harmonious connections between noble materials such as glass, stainless steel, and engineered wood, ultimately contributing to the realization of Calen Knauf’s design vision for this fun product, now available through Reigning Champ.

Close-ups of our first hand sculpted pulls/handles in Bronze combined with the Rough Sawn textured panels. Conceived as functional jewelry. Inspired by nature. More to come!

As the workbench grows in 2024, we are committed to continue crafting innovative material products that can be applied to special projects of all scales. Stay tuned!

Pics: Sample presentation for Kate and Jess at 😊

Naguri Architectural skin available now on dimensionally stable panels for millwork/interiors application. Samples available.

Rough Sawn Architectural skin available now on dimensionally stable panels for millwork/interiors application. Samples available.