Business Details
28 Years
experience
Devon Stonemason & Sculptor | Bruce Kirby
Bruce Kirby is a Devon-based stonemason, sculptor, and carver with over two decades of experience in architectural masonry and stone restoration. With a background in geology, including fieldwork in the Alps and offshore projects in the North Sea, his work bridges scientific insight with artisan craftsmanship. Specialising in bespoke stonework, he creates intricate sculptures inspired by geological formations, restores historic buildings using traditional lime mortar techniques, and crafts hand-carved memorials and fireplaces.His expertise extends to replicating lost decorative stonework for listed properties, ensuring historical accuracy while maintaining modern standards of precision. Exhibited at prestigious venues like London Contemporary Art Gallery, his practice combines technical mastery with a deep appreciation for the natural narratives embedded in stone. Clients benefit from his meticulous attention to detail, whether commissioning unique sculptures, restoring heritage sites, or designing custom architectural features.
Services
Stone Restoration
Masonry Sculptures
Fireplace Surrounds
Memorial Headstones
Bespoke Carvings
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of experience in architectural masonry and stone restoration.
- Our geological expertise informs unique, scientifically inspired sculptural designs.
- We use traditional lime mortar techniques for authentic historic restorations.
- We provide hand-carved memorials with bespoke lettering and detailing.
- Our work is exhibited at prestigious venues including London Contemporary Art Gallery.
Services
Stone Restoration
Specialist restoration of historic stonework using traditional lime mortar techniques. We replicate lost architectural features for listed buildings, ensuring historical accuracy while meeting modern standards. Our work preserves the integrity of heritage sites across the UK.
Masonry Sculptures
Geologically inspired sculptures carved from natural stone. Each piece interprets geological formations at human scale, transforming microscopic or monumental features into tactile artworks exhibited nationally in galleries and sculpture parks.
Fireplace Surrounds
Custom-designed stone fireplace surrounds tailored to property style. We work with local stone types to create unique architectural centrepieces that harmonise with both traditional and contemporary interiors across the UK.
Memorial Headstones
Hand-carved memorials and headstones with bespoke lettering. Each commission combines personal significance with traditional craftsmanship, using native stone types to create enduring tributes with meticulous attention to aesthetic detail.
Bespoke Carvings
Architectural carvings and decorative features for new buildings. From intricate foliage motifs to modernist geometric designs, we create unique stone elements that enhance buildings with handcrafted artistry and geological narratives.
People
Brook House Workshops
Stonemason & Sculptor
Geology graduate with 25+ years' experience in architectural masonry. Combines geological expertise with traditional carving techniques to create award-winning sculptures and restoration work exhibited nationally.
Questions
What types of stone do you work with?
We use local UK stone types like Portland Stone and Welsh Slate, selecting materials based on the building's character and location.
Can you restore historic stonework?
Yes, we specialise in restoring listed buildings using traditional lime mortar techniques to match original craftsmanship.
Do you create custom memorials?
We hand-carve bespoke headstones and plaques with individual designs that reflect the person being commemorated.
Where can I see your sculptures?
Our work is exhibited at London Contemporary Art Gallery and The Sculpture Park in Farnham.
How are geological themes incorporated?
We interpret geological formations like folded quartz veins into tactile sculptures, highlighting Earth's natural narratives through stone.
Do you work on architectural projects?
Yes, we design and carve bespoke architectural features including fireplace surrounds and decorative masonry elements.
