Skylarking is the first furniture commission at The Cosmic House since its opening to the public

Designed to respond to the evolving public programme, This growing collection engages with the ideas, symbols, and physical elements within The Cosmic House. 'Skylarking' was devised for Maggie’s Study on the first floor of the building, used for both the display of temporary exhibitions and the study of archival material from the Charles Jencks Archive.

The benches and chairs incorporate an ad-hoc collection of backrests reflecting different design values, from a Danish modern classic to ubiquitous IKEA and anonymous Amazon pieces. The skirt-like trim nods to scalloped lead flashing found on traditional facades across the city, while the gloss sheen of the soft rubber surfaces speak of metal and automotive paint.