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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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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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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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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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 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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TALK: Why Sir John Soane Matters
Almost two centuries after his death Sir John Soane’s work continues to inspire both classic and contemporary designers. Hosted by Country Life’s Giles Kime, Will Gompertz, Director of The Soane Museum, Maria Speake…
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RETROUVIUS Selected for the AD100 2025
We’re overjoyed to share that RETROUVIUS has been selected for the AD100 2025. A heartfelt thank you to ADGermany for recognising us among such an inspiring group of designers. It’s a profound honour…
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AMEND | Collaboration with Interior Design Students at the Royal College of Art
An exploration of ‘amending’ as a powerful approach to design: a way to release environments and objects from perceived deficiencies.
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Antique Display Cabinets with Over a Century of Stories
We’ve sourced a remarkable collection of antique display cabinets from a traditional jewellery shop in Devon, where they were first installed back in 1903….
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Home of Steve Lazarides Featured in House and Garden | Nov 24 Issue.
A glimpse into the vibrant home of photographer, collector & curator Steve Lazarides and his family, designed by RETROUVIUS.
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Emery et Cie | October Tile Consultations
Emery et Cie’s FREE tile consultations are a chance to receive bespoke advice on incorporating these incredible handmade tiles into your space.
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Manors to Murals: RETROUVIUS Explores Gloucestershire’s Architectural Gems
Our team of designers took a recent trip to Gloucestershire, an opportunity to explore the local area, rich in ecclesiastical design inspiration.
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Making Functional Objects Non-functional | Artist Michael Samuels
My go-to medium has been 1960s and 70s furniture for a long time, reconstructing and deconstructing. From experience the less I do the better and I always like my medium to be…
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