Lighting is stripped down to the simplest elements – bulb, socket, cord, and perhaps a supporting structure. But that minimalism puts the spotlight on the well-thought-out design. “Minale is after an aesthetic result that is dramatic, beautiful, and dark.” “What’s impressive with the studio’s output so far is that it doesn’t merely copy the rock, bohemian aesthetic, but achieves an original interpretation of it,” says Greek interior designer Costas Voyatzis. Today, the studio is located in the London Bridge area there’s a showroom in Stockholm, and collections can be ordered directly online and shipped worldwide. After design school he worked for an architecture firm before starting his studio in a garage in one of East London’s grittier sections back in late 2012.īuilding and customizing motorcycles for musicians, fashion designers, and film stars led to doing some cool custom hardware and lighting for those clients looking for decorative pieces with elevated street style. The U.K.-based brand is known for gorgeous hardware, exquisite lighting, and beautiful furniture and accessories but with an edgy aesthetic that’s attracting global buzz.įounder and creative director Massimo Buster Minale was born into a family of designers. Motorcycles and rock music aren’t what you’d expect to find inspiring a high-end furnishings brand, but they definitely played a role in the formation of Buster + Punch.

Buster and punch light switches