I am influences by modern and traditional architecture wherever I travel, taking notes and photos to inspire new ideas.

I am particuarly inspired by Japanese wooden architecture. What can at first seem mind bogglingly complex to the European carpenter's eye, often turns out to reveal an ingenious and deep understanding of wood and it's many properties.

Finally I love to add an element of the magical or the fantastical. A comical note like the illustrations in childrens books of wondereous castles and hobit holes. And I like to give an unexpected suprise, to raise a subtle smile, or just poke a little fun at the ordinariness of our built enviroment.