Bespoke Sofa
Penarth, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom [2015]
Commission Design
[ private client ]
[ project realised 2015]
This furniture design project went from design concept to installation completion. The project was borne from the client’s desire to custom fit a furniture piece to the space. Having scoured exclusive catalogues with no result they approached the design Vellark Designs team Elizabeth Clark and Jane-Lily to have a Bespoke sofa that allowed views of the spectacular seascape and Penarth Pier, comfortably from their living area.
The space - a circular floor plan. The design - the Bespoke sofa design was a product of inspiration drawn from the natural curve forms created naturally by crashing sea waves. The result - a sculptural form was designed, being led by the shape of the room, which overlooked the sea, over Penarth Pier, in Cardiff. The Service - from Concept-Design-Making to Installation. Handmade in Bristol, UK by Sofa Magic.
Floor plan @ 1:20
Plan / Elevations
Maquette sofa model
![Life size mock up model [Designers: Jane-Lily & Elizabeth C. Clark] design refinement process.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/663c8985d02196533336a88a/1716993733861-EBV5TGEN9LM2SR4FPN95/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_760.jpg)
Life size mock up model [Designers: Jane-Lily & Elizabeth C. Clark] design refinement process.
![Bespoke Manufacturer's [Sofa Magic - Bristol, UK]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/663c8985d02196533336a88a/1716993299756-CN25JM3BKL3ZGKQVM4H5/MRnRarCiSSe7aamxE9UgNA_thumb_9cd.jpg)
Bespoke Manufacturer's [Sofa Magic - Bristol, UK]
On-site assembly of the component sofa parts.
On-site assembly.
Our client's first product experience on site installation day.
Installation team.
Residential Bespoke Sofa Project Installation onsite by makers SOFA MAGIC team based in Bristol, UK.
We Provide Solutions to Unique Design Problems
This Bespoke Sofa design project was bourne from a unique circular lounge floorplan on a seafront property. The client could not find a sofa in any catalogue that would sit perfectly in the space. We then used the site to inspire the form and material choices working closely with the client’s preferences.
The design took into account the height of the sofa to enable it take in the full unhindered view of the Penarth Pier & the seascape beyond. The final result of the design and making complemented place, which we value as part of our design process.
The access entry doorway into the lounge area only allowed a custom made assembly on-site in the living space - facilitated by specialists Sofa Magic (showcased under Bespoke Sofa range on sofamagic.co.uk) manufacturer team.