Evering Road, a Victorian conversion with a handcrafted extension in Hackney, London.

The contemporary extension features English Oak, British Douglas Fir, and quarry tiles, complementing the restored original features of the building.

Brickfields, a new build that transformed an empty garden plot into a contemporary structure in Hackney, London.

The interior of Brickfields features dark brickwork, contrasting the Douglas Fir that forms the exposed joists and rafters. Fluted Oak paneling, fittings and furniture are designed to soften the habitable rooms. Every surface is hand-finished, from the bricks to the troweled concrete floor and the handcrafted furniture.

Brickfields, a new build that transformed an empty garden plot into a contemporary structure in Hackney, London.

Designed and handcrafted by Daniel Brickfields, is predominantly a brick building, wrapped in a Zinc clad timber-framed layer hidden below street level. A dark Wasserstrich style of brick is used to juxtapose the traditional London stock of the existing Victorian terrace.

Daniel’s handcrafted furniture is designed to complete the space. He is interested in creating a relationship between furniture, interiors, and architecture.

All Daniel’s furniture is made in his London based workshop, using traditional techniques and locally sourced materials.

My journey in carpentry has led me to experiment with natural finishing techniques. I like traditional processes. Ebonising Oak is like a recipe. First, the raw wood is soaked in strong tea to add tannins, sanded back and soaked again. Next, a solution of iron dissolved in vinegar is applied, it turns the timber black and penetrates the surface. It creates a deep protective finish whilst retaining the grain and structure of the material.

The furniture is largely fumed, this speeds up the oxidation of the wood darkening and ageing the timbers, creating contrast. I enjoy the science behind the process.

A collection of Daniel’s large format photography.