“Typically, even companies purporting to provide tailor-made wine spaces and cellars will base their solutions around key modular components, restricting creativity and resulting in finished products which often look remarkably similar. I set up 13|55 to make genuinely bespoke wine spaces and cellars accessible to anyone who has a passion for wine – and an appreciation of great design.”
My MissionMy JourneyMy Approach“When you engage with me at 13|55, I will make it my mission to design a wine space or cellar that is completely personalised. I will address every aspect of your individual requirements, ensuring it is created and installed with the same level of craftsmanship, quality and customer service; whether you are commissioning a walk-in cellar with space to entertain, an ‘under stairs cellar’ to accommodate just a few dozen bottles – or anything in between.”
“Design is in my DNA. I began my career as a marine engineer, spending time in the Royal Navy before following my true vocation and completing a BA (with Honours) in Art and 3D Design. I ran my own successful interior design business for many years, helping clients to improve and transform their homes. Having worked with a number of clients interested in bespoke projects, I became disillusioned with a lack of opportunity to lead on design in my work. Whilst considering my next steps, I was offered the chance to work in a company specialising in wine cellars, giving me an opportunity to immerse myself in this niche sector. I spent over 3 years with one of the industry’s best-known brands, working initially in after sales and project management, later moving into product development and design. The responses that I received from that company and from their clients to my design ideas convinced me that this was my future.”
“I personally manage and oversee all stages of every 13|55 project, from initial concept through to final sign-off. My approach is hands-on, collaborative and flexible. Utilising my design and engineering skills, I will balance innovation and practicality to help you realise a wine space or cellar that will exceed your expectations. Whilst I will advise and recommend, you will always be able to have as much say over details and specifications as you wish.”