spatial thought
speɪʃəl ; an antithesis or alternative to temporal form relating to, occupying, or having the character of space.
Whilst drawing from external contexts of any given project; client dream/taste, landscape, historical significance or building code - the practice of Spatial Thought formally considers three core principles.
Anthropology, Materiality & Technology.
By approaching a design problem in a way that considers people first followed by the curation of material and then building methods, Spatial Thought can deliver spaces that perform to the lifestyle and economy of the client. It is a multi-disciplinary approach, that moves between interior design and architectural initiatives. So for the client, Spatial Thought's design role is neither your decorator/stylist nor the architect - but indeed a combination of both.
Studio Founder/Designer, Michael Pocklington, started a design journey in fashion with a naïve albeit spirited dream of owning a small business. The transition to architectural principle came after studying digital design tools at Billy Blue College of Design.
Upon a kind tutor's recommendation he bridged his education to the Bachelor of Interior Architecture at University of Technology, Sydney. Having visited Copenhagen a handful of times and developing a connection to Scandinavian culture + design, Michael moved abroad, with hopes of furthering his design experience and would later be accepted to The Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen; graduating with Masters of Design (MA Spatial Design).
His passion for eclectic spaces motivates an ability to see what can be spared, re-used or appropriated when considering a client's needs within their existing space. Michael's love for old and new, and talent for fusion facilitates creation of unique aesthetics, reflecting his inspiration of European design, Japanese philosophies alongside a mindfulness of nature and our collective environmental responsibility.
Spatial Thought is based in Mona Vale, Northern Beaches of Sydney.