James Latham, one of the UK’s leading independent timber, panels and décors distributors, recently supplied a variety of materials to the fit out of Morchella, one of the latest additions to the London restaurant scene.
To enhance Morchella’s interiors, the owners commissioned specialist fabricator Parker & Co Design & Build to help bring their multi-sensory vision to life. Parker & Co creative director Tim Parker chose James Latham’s HIMACS specifically for its ultra-hygienic properties and workability alongside a range of oak hardwood products, for their versatility and durability.
Morchella’s tables feature 86 unique, hidden drawers with cutlery inserts sculpted from HIMACS. To achieve this, Parker & Co laminated 12mm Terrazzo Classico on top of 20mm Alpine White to create a 32mm block before carving out spaces for the cutlery.
Achieving an attractive organic quality to complement the HIMACS, solid and veneered oak as well as maple was specified throughout. The cabinetry, tables, and bar tops feature rich, honeyed hardwood tones, contributing to the overall ambiance of the restaurant.
Tim Parker said: “It was a joy to work with James Latham throughout this process. Their consultancy was invaluable, especially in the ingenuity needed to work with HIMACS in a new way. Such a great material that allowed us, through creative solutions, to produce something truly unique. Not only that, the quality and finish of its sustainably-sourced hardwoods and veneers are second to none. When you see the finished space and the seamless dialogue achieved between these materials, I think the results speak for themselves.”
