The surprising use of cigar molds in design
If you saw this material, would you know what it is? The motif on the back of our book offers a clue – these sculptural timber forms are, in fact, cigar molds.…
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The Reviews Are In!
What the critics are saying about our book As our book, Contemporary Salvage, Designing Homes from a Philosophy of Reuse, finds its way into the world, we’ve been quietly moved by the words…
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WE’RE HIRING: Part-time Book-keeper
Our valued team member is retiring and we are now looking to fill the position for a Part-time Book-keeper, to start immediately. We are looking for someone with at least 3 years’ book…
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Wool Month – October 2025 – The Many Ways with Wool
Wool: Nature’s Wonder in Design October is National Wool Month – the perfect time to celebrate one of nature’s most enduring, versatile and beautiful materials. From ancient tapestries to modern upholstery, wool has…
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Salvage Stories | Ideas for Re-Using Oak Pilasters
It’s World Architecture Day today and the theme is Design for Strength – which also provides a fitting moment to share one of our salvage successes—a stunning collection of oak pilasters which we…
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How to make and salvage a house: feature in Cabana Magazine
In this thoughtful interview in Cabana Magazine, coinciding with the launch of our book, our co-founder, Maria, talks to Sara Pierdonà showing how Retrouvius’s philosophy marries the art of reuse with considered design,…
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From Guiding Hands to Imaginative Reuse. The surprising material value of the humble handrail
Handrails have a quiet confidence. Positioned along staircases, corridors, balconies — they offer balance, security, guidance. They have an understated presence and sometimes, overlooked. But once removed from their original context, these familiar…
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DESIGN WEEK ROUND-UP
A week bustling with activity and celebration! We celebrated the launch of our new book, Contemporary Salvage, Designing Homes from a Philosophy of Reuse, last week. The venue was Retrouvius’ very own home…
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15-19 September: LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL 2025 – REMEMBRANCE CHAIR BY SUBIN SEOL x RETROUVIUS
Retrouvius elevates reuse through creative collaboration and asks why more isn’t happening? Retrouvius and Korean designer Subin Seol team up to breathe new life into architectural remnants from a brutalist icon to make…
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THE REIMAGINED HOME | MARIA TALKS AT FOCUS/25 THIS SEPTEMBER
As Focus 25 unveils its exciting `Conversations in Design’ programme for this September, our co-founder Maria, will be talking to Emily Tobin, editor of The World of Interiors on The Reimagined Home. As…
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REMAINS TO BE SEEN | FEATURED IN THE WORLD OF INTERIORS MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2025
Step into The Garages – a testament to Retrouvius’s ethos of reuse – in this October edition of World of Interiors. Entitled Remains to be Seen, the feature explores how Retrouvius’ philosophy of…
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FARMHOUSE IN SUFFOLK | FEATURED IN HOUSE & GARDEN OCTOBER 2025
The October issue of House & Garden magazine features one of our favourite projects. In A case of déjà vu all over again, the work of our Design Studio along with Anne Maynard’s…
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“SPEAKE’S VOLUMES” FEATURE IN THE FINANCIAL TIMES | AUGUST 2025
“For Maria Speake, design begins with imagination”. The work of Retrouvius and its guiding philosophy was beautifully celebrated in Clare Coulson’s thoughtful review for the Financial Times House & Home. In her exploration…
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A pool house dacha for lo-fi lounging nestled in nature
A set of six fabulous Gothic sash windows sourced by Adam from an Eaton square coach house and reminiscent of Strawberry Hill House bring a Walpole-esque flamboyance to this corner of Wiltshire. These…
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Interior Design Inspiration for Reclaimed Windows
Explore our favourite ways to repurpose reclaimed windows; extending the play of natural light and visual connection, while maintaining practical features like acoustic barriers.
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The Remembrance Chair: Memory in the Making
Subin Seol and Retrouvius Breathe New Life into Power Station Timber. When Korean artist and designer, Subin Seol, attended a talk by Adam, co-owner of Retrouvius, something resonated deeply. From the lecture theatre…
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School’s Out — Iroko’s In: Why this Wood Deserves a Place at Home
With the arrival of summer holidays, schools across the country are getting busy – not with pupils, but with refurbishment projects. And when science labs are stripped out and refitted and classrooms go…
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Salvage Stories: Framed Histories in art and design
How salvaged museum frames have been reinvented in both art and interior design. At Retrouvius we’re often asked where our materials come from – and just as often, we’re amazed by where they…
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OUR BOOK HAS LANDED!
It’s official — our book is finally here. Years in the making, deeply personal, and filled to the brim with everything Retrouvius stands for: beauty, reuse, integrity, and salvage finds put to…
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House & Garden TOP100
Thank you to House & Garden for including Retrouvius in this year’s “House & Garden Top 100” Interior Designers and Architects. Big thanks to the whole H&G team, Hatta Byng, Liz Elliot, David…
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Country Life, Rodel House
‘Of the islands’ Long time Retrouvius friend and architectural writer Mary Miers visits Rodel House for Country Life.
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Defining Style
‘Defining Style: The Book of Interior Design’ We’re delighted to share that Retrouvius is featured in ‘Defining Style: The Book of Interior Design’ – an inspirational lookbook featuring 25 of the most recognizable…
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Retrouvius Guide to Garden Offices
Ideas for incorporating salvaged & reclaimed materials in your garden office design.
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Retrouvius Design on Site
This five storey London home requires a distinct and radically approach… here our design team share their progress… and process from onsite.
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