Fiona McGowan

By harnessing the power of nature and science, Clear Water Revival is creating natural pools that demand more than just a dip. Words by Fiona McGowan.

Inspired by the forms of nature and with sustainability at the heart of his process, Tom Raffield creates furniture and lighting that combine timeless beauty and an ethical core. By Fiona McGowan

Furniture maker Henry Swanzy discusses natural imperfection, functional aesthetics and time well spent. Words by Fiona McGowan.

From its beginnings in a surf bus called Gregory, Hotpod is now one of the wood-burning stoves of choice. Fiona McGowan meets its creator – a man with flaming good ideas.

As The Cornish Banjo Company, luthier Louis Bauress and banjoist John Dowling produce exceptional instruments – and it’s music to Fiona McGowan’s ears. Photos by Martin Yelland.

Jack Spencer’s cast-iron determination is the driving force behind Mosevic’s exclusive sunglasses and phone cases made from recycled denim. Words by Fiona McGowan.

By teaching people to hand-craft surfboards from wood, James Otter is helping them to reconnect with nature – and themselves. Words by Fiona McGowan.

From their base in Penryn, Skinflint Design are doing more than simply upcycling discarded light fittings – they’re preserving a piece of our industrial heritage. Words by Fiona McGowan.