Watchhouse, UK and USA

Founded in 2014, WatchHouse began with just 25 square meters on London’s iconic Bermondsey Street. Before becoming the birthplace of the Modern Coffee movement, the small building had served as a shelter for men guarding the graveyard of St. Mary Magdalen’s Church. WatchHouse has grown into a collection of 15 beautifully designed locations — modern coffee houses for people who value craftsmanship, quality, and design. 

Each WatchHouse location offers a contemporary interpretation of the modern coffee experience, thoughtfully rooted in its local community. Warm browns and natural wood tones create a welcoming, intimate atmosphere, while textured plaster and metal accents bring a vibrant, urban energy. 

The first U.S. WatchHouse, located in New York City, reimagines the brand’s original London aesthetic, reinterpreted for an American context. 

Project Name: Watchhouse 
Type: Modern coffee café and eatery 
Locations: London, United Kingdom & New York, United States 
Interior Design: Deidra Hodgson (UK) and Sarah Carpenter & Studio (US) 
Photography: Brian W. Ferry (US)
Products used:
Blueprint Chair, customized Smoked Oak version
Blueprint Chair, Oak
Angle Bar Stool 75, customized Oak version
Trefoil Table Ø70, Oak