stephenson STUDIO’s brief was to create a space that showcased Hanging Ditch Wine Merchant’s extensive wine selection and also satisfied the offering of a wine bar and wine retailer. The challenge faced by stephenson STUDIO was to incorporate all the necessary components into the 43 m² ground floor shop and 32 m² cellar of the narrow Victorian unit. The solution was to create a “library of wine” shelving system along the entire rear wall of the shop. A monochrome material pallet of black MDF and white marble against a rough sawn oak floor create a juxtaposition of high spec and inexpensive materials.