Journal

The studio has designed and created translucent recycled glass shelves that flank the doorway of the garden. The textural layered nature of the glass creates a beautiful play of illumination within the space.

This wonderful four minute film captures the making process of our handmade glass light shades made from recycled glass and blown into a mould made of paper.

We are delighted to share our part and that of others in the making of ‘The Circle of Benefactors’  installation at Imperial College. We were commissioned by for Pentagram Design for Imperial college  to create the glass discs for the modular installation which was inspired by the cellular structures of a living organism.

It has been a pleasure to play a small part in the considered refurbishment of this 17th century mansion.The former Selsdon Park Hotel in Croydon has been re-wilded and re-energised.

As owners of a small craft business that depends on natural gas and electricity to produce our hand blown glass work; energy, sustainability and environmental responsibility cannot just be an aspiration.

My work often begins with the memory of place. Arbol is the Spanish word for tree. Much earlier in my career, I would go for walks in the forest to focus on work. 

This collaboration reflects the Michael Ruh Studio shared values of working with brands 

Fortnum & Mason continues to commission the Michael Ruh Studio on its latest major redesign and launch of its confectionery department within its Piccadilly flagship store. 

Michael Ruh’s one of a kind hand blown glass tableware has been shot for Issue number 14 of Modern Rustic magazine.

Iconic brand Fortnum & Mason sought out our professional design expertise in glass and materials for its latest glass lighting scheme for the central London bar.

Glassware to be used for your everyday, but that’s not to say it should look like an everyday glass. Michael Ruh at The New Craftsman

In our opinion, a table should always have a special centrepiece, therefore, we were was thrilled to undertake our latest bespoke glass commission for the iconic Tea Salon at Fortnum & Mason.