The Art of Design Issue 20 2016 | Page 38

Matt Livsey Hammond Founded over 20 years ago, Matt Livsey experience in working with architects, Hammond Ltd have firmly established interior designers and individuals an impressive portfolio of work and looking for exquisitely beautiful bespoke an enviable international reputation metalwork. Matt and his specialised team as crafters of fine metalwork. With of craftsmen are passionate about their a dazzling and eclectic catalogue work and the trademark appearance of projects ranging from sweeping is one of elegance, fine detail and balustrades in palaces, hotels and private fluidity. With an extensive knowledge of homes to bespoke furniture and lighting architecture and design which he applies pieces which are sculptural in their detail to all projects, the work reflects Matt’s and beauty, the company specialise constant drive to create work of balance in, and are renowned for, their filigree and perfect proportion - “I always seek work, curving balustrades, furniture, to design and produce work that is lighting, mirrors, interior gates and uniquely appropriate for the space. Metal ornamentation. is so fantastically malleable that you can With commissions undertaken for a wide range of international corporate and private clients, they have extensive literally make any shape – design-wise there are no limits to what you can do if you have the right vision and skills. It’s a sculptor’s dream material.”