01 —Journal

Notes on materials,craft and projects.

Field notes from a specialist flooring studio — geometry, climate, systems and the life of a floor.

Why herringbone still sets the standard.

Materials · 4 min

Geometry, light, and a pattern that has held its place since the 1600s.

Specification · 5 min

Heat, humidity and underfloor heating — engineered versus solid wood.

Guide · 6 min

A specifier's guide to matching the system to the space, traffic and budget.

Craft · 5 min

Acclimatisation, moisture testing and a maintenance programme that lasts.