COMMERCIAL SPACES
Meraki - Bohaus
A focal point for connection and conversation.
St Thomas, Barbados
Location
Year
2026
Steel & Copper
Material
Architectural Metalwork
Service
Allamanda Chandelier
YOUR STORY
Standing inside the early shell of Meraki Café, the interior designer offered a simple vision:
"I'm thinking of something like a branch here, with flowers..."
Though brief, that idea was grounded in months of conversation. As Bohaus took shape, so did my understanding of its atmosphere and core values.
YOUR DESIGN
Every element of the chandelier was crafted with intention, the branch’s curve echoes the softly lit wall arches, while wandering copper vines guide the eye towards hand-formed Allamanda flowers glowing softly from within. More than a light source, it became a central sculpture to anchor the space.
YOUR UNIQUE SPACE
When I returned to photograph the final installation, the café owner proudly showed me a beautiful, beaten copper cup, pointing out how she’d chosen copper accents throughout the décor to match the chandelier. That was the greatest compliment: my work had become a part of Meraki's identity.
Inspiration
I chose the Allamanda for its exuberant trumpet shaped flowers, whose layered petals translate seamlessly into light fittings, while the wild meandering vines bring a sense of organic movement and energy to the piece.
