Hathersage, Derbyshire
David Mellor Visitor Centre
David Mellor was internationally famous for his cutlery.
His chic factory in Hathersage, designed by Sir Michael Hopkins, and purpose-built on the site of the old gasworks, is hailed as a minor masterpiece of modern architecture.
Built in local gritstone with a spectacular lead roof, it blends beautifully into the rural landscape.
The factory is open for viewing on Sundays, and visitors are welcome to take a look around and watch the various designs being made.
The manufacturing process is surprisingly low-tech and most of it is done by hand – this explains why the cutlery is so expensive and so collectable.
In addition to the factory, there is also a stylish shop, a classy café and a small but interesting design museum.
David Mellor died in 2009, and his talented son Corin continues the design tradition at Hathersage.
www.davidmellordesign.com/about
The Round Building
by Sir Michael Hopkins
My image shows The Round Building on a cloudy morning in October.
Hathersage, Derbyshire
David Mellor Visitor Centre
David Mellor was internationally famous for his cutlery.
His chic factory in Hathersage, designed by Sir Michael Hopkins, and purpose-built on the site of the old gasworks, is hailed as a minor masterpiece of modern architecture.
Built in local gritstone with a spectacular lead roof, it blends beautifully into the rural landscape.
The factory is open for viewing on Sundays, and visitors are welcome to take a look around and watch the various designs being made.
The manufacturing process is surprisingly low-tech and most of it is done by hand – this explains why the cutlery is so expensive and so collectable.
In addition to the factory, there is also a stylish shop, a classy café and a small but interesting design museum.
David Mellor died in 2009, and his talented son Corin continues the design tradition at Hathersage.
www.davidmellordesign.com/about
The Round Building
by Sir Michael Hopkins
My image shows The Round Building on a cloudy morning in October.