“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 of our newly published book, she also captures the spirit that has guided our studio for more than three decades.

Subscribers can read the article here

Our New Book, Contemporary Salvage: Designing Homes from a Philosophy of Re-use, can be purchased here.

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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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