Inspiration for the shed came not only from Bernard Shaw but also from the tall fishermen’s huts on the beach at Hastings and from the framed views on Luis Barragan’s house in Mexico. The shed is three metres by three metres: the same size as Paul Smith’s first shop in Nottingham. The choice of timber was essential since Smith wanted the shed to be all wood – the walls and the roof.

Commenting on why he chose to work with Nathalie, Paul comments, ‘In this highly commercialised world it is so nice to discover someone who is so hands on, not only in terms of her design but also in the making of her furniture. Nathalie’s understanding of the materials she works with is really amazing, she combines this with fantastic craftsmanship to make something truly contemporary.'