Statue of David (no, not the Michelangelo one)
Written by Admin , 19 Dec 2020
How did a statue of a naked David end up in this tree? Read the story about how it made its journey: from conception, installation and dismantling in London to its present home at el Rancho
Read MoreDavid's folly
Written by Admin , 05 Apr 2020
There are stories behind just about everything at Rancho and most of them relate to David’s architectural salvage sprees. David’s job, in his former life in London, involved frequent visits to clients in sleek and shiny advertising agencies but a hard hat and steel tipped boots could always be found in the boot of his car. These accessories usually gained him entry to any demolition site he happened to pass. Here's the story behind the roof trusses in the studio.
Read MoreFrom pillar to post - Wandsworth to Málaga
Written by Admin , 11 Nov 2019
There are stories behind just about everything at Rancho and most of them relate to David’s architectural salvage sprees. David’s job, in his former life in London, involved frequent visits to clients in sleek and shiny advertising agencies but a hard hat and steel tipped boots could always be found in the boot of his car. These accessories usually gained him entry to any demolition site he happened to pass. Here's the story behind those cast-iron columns.
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