We were asked by De La Espada to develop a fabrication method and prototypes for the brass and walnut details of Neri & Hu's Solo desk. As with our previous work for De La Espada, the Solo desk accessories required attention to detail and a jewellery-like finish.
Solo Desk
Neri & Hu for De La Espada
←Delicate brass parts were CNC machined, turned and finished in-house
↙A solid hardwood tray, suspended from the desk by a bespoke brass frame, was also fabricated in our studio. Final images by Phoebe Montoya, courtesy of De La Espada.
Our design team reinterpreted CAD models produced by Neri & Hu in preparation for CNC machining. This process facilitated the production of several prototype trays, which were machined first in oak and then in black walnut.
Delicate metal frames were welded in 1/4-inch brass, while other fittings were turned on our in-house lathe. An elegant brush finish emphasises these crafted metal details. All elements were fabricated to exacting dimension to ensure seamless integration between these details and the client-produced desk.
