Daniel Boddam

Builds The Narrative

How do you stay true to your vision?

I believe in the poetry of reduction, therefore considered simplicity is a common narrative in my approach to architecture, interiors, furniture and lighting.

Is there really a life-work balance? Achieving work-life balance is a work in progress. Finding what works for you is crucial. For example, I’m more creative and productive in the mornings, so this is when I get the bulk of my work done. As a daily ritual I start my day by sketching concepts, from furniture to architectural forms. I treat each design as a research project where I build a narrative around a concept I’m trying to convey.

What life elements have the most profound influence on your practice? Sustainability, timelessness and longevity have always been important considerations for my practice. As designers it’s our responsibility to improve the built environment with respectful, considered designs that are both client and site centric. The challenge is always to create something new whilst adhering to the spirit of place.

Where did it all start?

From a young age I learnt by osmosis from my parents, both architects. However, my sense of curiosity has always been there. One of my earliest memories is of playing ‘hide-and-seek’ inside the Willow Chair by Charles Renee Mackintosh. Its workmanship and quality design have always stuck with me and driven my pursuit to create timeless, memorable, and sustainability-driven designs.

– Boddam’s Hinterland stool with sculpted timber seat supported by an expressed timber framework. –