Having a meal together is a quintessential ritual of home-making, a shared experience that embodies the notion of conviviality and imparts the spirit of generosity. A dining space is at once a gathering place for people and a gallery for food, which functions as a nexus within a home and bears witness to collective memory. Naturally, the character of such space is shaped by the warmth of inclusivity and the feeling of togetherness, with atmosphere derived from details of form, texture and the fall of light. From the arrangement of seats to the choice of dinnerware, the making of the place benefits from an intuitive and considered approach that incorporates hybridity and flexibility – think about extendable tables as well as mixand-match plates that echo the generous spirit of sharing