HRBR is a custom-built retail display designed for the reception of Custom Lane, a gallery space and café located in the harbour district of Leith. The project takes its name from the surrounding area, drawing a quiet connection between the object and its context within Edinburgh’s historic working waterfront.

The design follows a modular system, developed through the multiplication of standard cabinet dimensions. This approach allows the display to be easily reconfigured, adapting to different scales and types of content. Open trays and moveable shelves invite a layered play of transparency and shadow, while the weight and geometry of the oak base units provide a strong visual and structural anchor.

Crafted from naturally ebonised oak with reflective satin-brass framing, the piece balances texture and precision. The dark matte timber gives depth and richness, while the brass components bring moments of light and contrast. Together, these materials shape a freestanding object that is minimal and flexible in character.

HRBR was developed in close collaboration with Edinburgh-based designer and maker Daniel Brophy. It functions as both furniture and exhibition infrastructure, supporting a curated programme of products, artworks and materials from across the Custom Lane community. The project reflects an ongoing interest in modularity, clarity and the dialogue between design and making.