Our Story: The Gumi Works Journey

Gumi Works founder at the Surface Design Show London, showcasing bespoke concrete samples, fluted textures, and a custom coffee table for luxury UK interiors.

Bespoke Concrete Artistry
from London to UK Interiors

I’m Gourtan, the founder and maker at Gumi Works. Moving away from the anonymity of mass production, I established Gumi Works as a dedicated Design-and-Make Studio in London. Here, the person who designs the 3D model is the same person who hand-pours the concrete, ensuring absolute fidelity between the initial vision and the final object. My aim is to craft timeless design objects imbued with architectural character, utilizing the raw, honest power of concrete to fashion distinctive pieces for individual interiors.

A Foundation in Mechanics, Structure, and Motion

My apprenticeship began long before I touched a concrete mixer. Growing up in a citrus farming family in Cyprus, my father’s tractors were my first classroom in mechanical problem-solving. This early curiosity led me to study mechanics, followed by a career as a site engineer in the high-stakes London construction landscape.

When combined with a degree and a decade of experience in visual arts and 3D design, these disciplines provide Gumi Works with its unique technical foundation. This synergy allows me to push the boundaries of Glass Fibre Reinforced Concrete (GFRC), creating challenging monolithic forms that maintain absolute structural integrity through thoughtful, engineered design.

Close-up shot of artisan hand-casting a sage green colour concrete round table in London Studio.

The Concrete Ethos: Modern Heirlooms

At Gumi Works, we envision design that is captivating, thought-provoking, and permanent. Our 2025 collection, recently showcased at the Surface Design Show London, pushes the boundaries of tactile surfaces. From 3D textured fluted concrete to artisanal brass inlays and concrete veining, we treat concrete as a fine-art medium.

By blending earthy colour trends with natural marble and granite aggregates, we create bespoke terrazzo finishes that offer a refined, high-end alternative for luxury interiors. I hope you find as much joy in our work as I find in the intricate process of sculpting them.

Expert Concrete Fabrication Services

Gumi Works collaborates directly with interior designers, architects, and private clients to provide high-performance, bespoke concrete fabrication for residential and commercial environments.

Residential & Commercial Interior Solutions

  • Kitchen & Dining: Custom concrete worktops, heat-resistant tabletops, and monolithic dining tables.

  • Architectural Features: Fluted wall panelling, 3D textured accents, and bespoke concrete fireplaces.

  • Bathroom & Wet Rooms: Hand-cast concrete basins, integrated vanities, and moisture-resistant surfaces.

Outdoor Living & Hospitality

  • External Living: Durable concrete outdoor kitchens, custom BBQ units, and weather-resistant garden furniture.

  • Hospitality Design: High-traffic bar tops and custom furniture for restaurants and boutique hotels.

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Maker Collaboration – From Studio to Site

Work directly with the maker on every commission. From initial CAD planning to the final hand-finish, I’m here to help you solve the technical challenges of custom concrete furniture and bring your vision to life.

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