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THE EMPTY CORNER
There is nothing we love more than an empty corner. Here is where we really get to work to fill every space with a thoughtful design note that weaves the narrative into the fabric of a building.
The empty corner of our website brings you insights about our projects, artisans, furniture and Pirajean Lees 'happenings'.
September 3rd 2025
For James Lees design is a language written in emotion, light, sound and experience. Beauty means more when it tells a story — a thoughtful choreography that’s lived, felt, and remembered long after the lights go down.
July 14th 2025
Clémence Pirajean evokes the spirit of the WOW!house 2025 library, sharing her behind-the-scenes perspective of its grand opening, including a breath-stealing performance by singer Josh Barry.
Pirajean Lees are unveiling a sensory-rich library at WOW!house 2025, the annual design showcase held at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, from 3 June to 3 July 2025.
March 24th 2025
After first falling for the authenticity and craftsmanship of the island two decades ago, Pirajean Lees took a leap of faith and decided to restore an old UNESCO-protected fisherman’s cottage.
February 18th 2025
Pirajean Lees are proud to be exhibiting at London’s WOW!house 2025 with our inspiring long-term partners, fabric house Dedar Milano.
February 11th 2025
The idea of timeless design translates to the experiential elation of stepping off a busy street into an immersive, characterful space that feels like it's always been there, even if it hasn't.
November 13th 2024
'Happenings' at Pirajean Lees began this week at the studio on Burnsall Street, Chelsea. What were the burning questions amongst this industry-leading, eclectic creative audience?
November 11th 2024
A panel of creative experts debating the value of originality today. In the spirit of 'creating a scene', we are reviving Chelsea's avant-garde heritage with this series of happenings in our studio.
November 10th 2024
Our headquarters are on Burnsall Street, within a converted workshop just a few steps from London’s Kings Road—an iconic postcode that represents decades of independent creativity, experimentalism and eccentricity.
November 5th 2024
Clemence Pirajean and James Lees are on-site exploring the seascape and landscape surrounds of a traditional house in the Balearics. We are designing whilst demolishing to expedite the reinvention of our family holiday home.
November 1st 2024
Light is an invisible thread, weaving through our spaces, shaping mood and aesthetics. Holding the power to gently command the atmosphere with a profound effect, light can accentuate textures and guide the eye.
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