Tatiana Bilbao, Vitra’s London Showroom, Pith

Chapter 1

Tatiana Bilbao

Since establishing her own studio in 2004, the Mexican architect has gone on to become one of the country's defining design voices, with projects across the globe that focus on sustainable design and social housing.

Chapter 2

Vitra’s London showroom

A showroom is of the utmost importance. It’s a space that allows customers to see and physically touch wares, to gain an understanding of scale and proportion. It’s also a space that allows a brand to share its ethos with customers, something that Switzerland’s Vitra has done in its new showroom and office in London. Monocle’s Grace Charlton reports.

Chapter 3

Pith

Established in 2020 with a focus on balancing functionality, quality and sustainability, Pith conceptualises, develops and makes its hand-finished wares in its factory in Northumberland in the UK. The company is committed to producing design-minded paper and stationery, with minimal environmental impact. Its co-founders, Andrew Hardie and Liam Goward, join us in the studio.