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The Gun London

A new-build bar and hospitality destination designed to feel intrinsically connected to its East London setting. Located on the site of a former 18th-century alehouse within Spitalfields’ historic artillery quarter, the project sought to balance heritage, atmosphere and contemporary relevance to create a space with a strong sense of place and identity.

Work

  • architectural & Interior design
  • brand design
  • concept to launch



CLIENT

  • East london pub company

The concept drew on the site’s industrial and social history, reinterpreting it through a contemporary hospitality lens.

our response

We developed a proposition shaped by the contrasting character of its location - positioned between the financial district of the City and the creative energy of East London.

Honest materials, exposed structure and robust detailing create a space with depth and authenticity

The new logo's stacked, architectural form evokes the verticality of the city and the layered stories of the Chambers - a symbol that feels crafted, confident and distinctly Edinburgh

authentic interiors

Rather than relying on overt military references, the design language took inspiration from the precision, engineering and utilitarian beauty of the firearms once produced in the area.

Honest materials, exposed structure and robust detailing created a space with depth and authenticity, balanced by a warm and inviting atmosphere designed to encourage people to gather, linger and connect.

MAKING AN IMPACT

At the centre of the venue sits a dramatic triple-height beer cathedral, featuring a 100-keg back bar spanning three floors and topped with a suspended DJ gantry. Bespoke brass and glass panels throughout the interior were physically marked by our team using fired bullets - creating a subtle but memorable layer of storytelling embedded directly into the fabric of the space.

The result is a bold, atmospheric venue that feels both rooted in the history of Spitalfields and reflective of modern East London.

Bespoke brass and glass panels were physically marked by our team using fired bullets - creating a subtle but memorable layer of storytelling

Positioned in reception, The Mark serves as a focal point of welcome and storytelling - connecting guests
to the volcanic roots beneath their feet and the centuries of life above.

Positioned in reception,
The Mark serves as a focal point of welcome and storytelling - connecting guests to the volcanic roots beneath their feet and the centuries of life above.

Tiny Changes wellbeing cabin cladding detail - design by S+Co and Corr Cabins
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