Hot Soup House

The new St. Mary Redcliffe library allows students to sit at eye level with teachers, interact with each other outside of a formulaic classroom structure and enjoy the freedom of movement. Oh … and read a book or two. Photo cred: @chloeandcamera #h… ift.tt/2qcQC2R

St. Mary Redcliffe Library with @kareem_make #hotsouphouse #HSH #bristol #creative #woodworking #wood #handmade #designstudio #bespoke #design #carpenter #carpentry #artist #artisan #dreamteam #storage #school #community #library #learning #teaching #ed… ift.tt/2NcszdC

Through workshops students inspired our design; their colour and shape choices informed the space’s development and overall aesthetics.  This sense of ownership linked the St. Mary Redcliffe students to their new library space and it’s transformation. P… ift.tt/33aC7Lu

We wanted to bring the feeling of natural exploration inside - creating different viewpoints, snugs and dens to talk to friends or play games in. The space demands to be interacted with from drawing on walls, repositioning units or climbing up and over t… ift.tt/2K02FI3

St Mary Redcliffe Library with @kareem_make Phot cred: @chloeandcamera #hotsouphouse #HSH #bristol #creative #woodworking #wood #handmade #designstudio #bespoke #design #carpenter #carpentry #artist #artisan #dreamteam #storage #school #community #libr… ift.tt/33duYdg

St. Mary Redcliffe library was a playful collaboration between HSH, @kareem_make and the pupils of this local primary school; we were commissioned to reimagine this un-utilised space. Phot cred: @chloeandcamera #hotsouphouse #HSH #bristol #creative #wo… ift.tt/2qfkLi8

This now people-powered library and community space in Maindee, Newport, was taken over by Maindee Unlimited after its closure by local authorities in 2015. Their mission was to keep this space open while creatively servicing the community as a place for… ift.tt/2LXYtKg

Alongside @kareem_make we created a concept based on themes around a patchwork community; taking reference from Welsh history while being relevant within the local community, one rich in cultural diversity. Photo cred: @chloeandcamera #joinus #llyfrgel… ift.tt/2nxgghU

Maindee Library was a very special project for us to be involved in alongside pal @kareem_make. Led by a passionate group of local residents, and partner organisations, this beautiful space was brought back to life to service the community it sits within… ift.tt/2nuPDtZ

Behind the scenes at Hot Soup HQ The guys have been busy fashioning some pretty wonderful custom storage for libraries and buses to name but a few projects they’re running. The diary is filling up for next year but if you have a project in mind, get in… ift.tt/2RawXch

North street light installations, nearly there.... ift.tt/2FwR8zT

We’re presenting a new project called “Playing Out” for Redcliffe today at the community fair. Come along shelter from the rain and have a closer look ☔️ ift.tt/2CdR4lq

Just in case you missed our story.. library foundations looking good. Lots more to come soon.. #bristoldesignandbuild #customlibrarydesign #hotsouphouse #strongfoundations ift.tt/2QwrEDg

Have you got that September feeling and want to start something new that you've been meaning to do. Forever. On Tuesday evenings members get together and make cool stuff at #carpentryclub This is Ash looking deservedly proud of his lathing skills! Any… ift.tt/2Q1lv2y

Throwing some Monday shapes Detail of curvy ply set design from a past project #bristoldesignandbuild #bs3workshop #bristolstudio #becomepartofourteam #buildbristol #bedminsterworkshop #benchhirebristol #makeyourprojecthappen #creativestudio ift.tt/2LO9zy0

And spoons! This day is just getting better.. Does this beauty tickle your fancy? Spoon workshops coming soon.. #makeyourownspoon #bristoldesignandbuild #bs3workshop #bristolstudio #becomepartofourteam #buildbristol #bedminsterworkshop #benchhirebristol … ift.tt/2wacYlP

I know you've been on tenterhooks waiting to see the rest of the chair, wait no longer! Designed in house by Russ and Will and installed in the @chewvalleywellbeing herb garden. #bristoldesignandbuild #bs3workshop #bristolstudio #becomepartofourteam #b… ift.tt/2BH2YFE

More experiments of the concrete variety. What are you distracting yourself with / working on ? #bristoldesignandbuild #bs3workshop #bristolstudio #becomepartofourteam #buildbristol #bedminsterworkshop #benchhirebristol #makeyourprojecthappen #creative… ift.tt/2MOetje

A hint of a chair. Part of an outdoor furniture set for the herb garden @chewvalleywellbeing Inside outside, big or small, our team can come up with the best design and materials to suit your space! #bristoldesignandbuild #bs3workshop #bristolstudio #… ift.tt/2OUcbfP

Alongside #bigbuilds we also take on commissions like this custom made birch shelving unit for @chewvalleywellbeing Have a hankering for some custom furniture. Get in touch! #bristoldesignandbuild #bs3workshop #bristolstudio #becomepartofourteam #build… ift.tt/2w0hgvT