“The first thing Isern told me was that it was a joint project. I had a clear idea that I wanted a storage area, because I knew that I needed order to allow me to create and also to receive people. See these hidden drawers?” he asks as he points to the wall to the left: “They let me clear and put everything away, and create a clean space in just a few minutes. And when required, I put on my overalls and turn it into a war zone.”

Isern explains: “It’s a workshop for an artist I admire and with whom there’s been a very strong connection. That was the challenge: to what extent should the design be an outstanding feature or an accompanying feature? I think we’ve found the right balance by letting the art and the artist make an impact.”