During the Underground Vol. II fabric collection brand event, Kirkby Design used candy-colored themes to completely transform a 1967 London Underground carriage. Brand director Jordan Mould praised Kirkby Design for perfectly capturing all the elements of the old Victorian-era train lines. He told Dezeen, “We wanted this to be an immersive experience, considering every detail. For me, a collection called Underground, featuring iconic fabric designs primarily used on the London Underground, must be showcased in a subway carriage.”
The studio transformed the entire exterior by alternating mint green and soft pink blocks, with windows and light sources covered in gels of the same colors. This color scheme was echoed inside to create partitions similar to those in long-distance trains. Mould explained, “We redesigned all graphics in our chosen tones and carefully installed them to protect the original posters and maps underneath. Before painting, we protected the handrails and installed matching vinyl flooring.”
Designer Hannah Bort meticulously crafted the details, transforming plastic handles into golden brass rings. A team of interior decorators and skilled carpenters then adorned these seats for Kirkby Design’s Underground Vol. II fabric collection event. Each of the seven velvet cushions showcases a contemporary style inspired by the original archival prints from the London Transport Museum.
During the London Design Festival, this installation will be featured as part of the 100% original design showcase. The festival will also host over four hundred installations, exhibitions, and events across London. Among other notable works are an 8th-century townhouse furniture collection with a space theme designed by Lara Bohinc, and a three-year project by Dan Tobin Smith that captures the inner essence of more than one hundred gemstones.
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