6th February 2026
It’s not every day that you get to see your work celebrated on a platform like Architectural Digest, but when you do, it’s a moment of immense pride. We were thrilled to see Margot Robbie take viewers on a tour of the breathtaking sets for Wuthering Heights, and even more so to see our brilliant friend and collaborator, the endlessly talented Production Designer Suzie Davies, share the secrets behind the magic.
For us, this project was a dream. Director Emerald Fennell’s vision was to build an entire world on a soundstage, blending old-school filmmaking techniques with a contemporary aesthetic. It was a challenge we relished, and the results, as Margot so generously put it, are “the most beautiful film sets I’ve ever seen in my whole life.” This wasn’t just about building walls; it was about creating a tangible, breathing world that the actors could fully inhabit.
One of the most ambitious aspects of the build was creating a fully composite set, where the interior and exterior of Thrushcross Grange exist on the same soundstage. This is a rarity in filmmaking, and it allowed for a seamless transition between the two, a fluidity that you can feel on screen. As Margot noted, the ability to simply walk in and out of the grand house into a fully realised garden is a luxury that productions seldom have. We built a world where every detail was considered, from the real grass and fragrant roses in the garden to the custom-made flue system that allowed for real, flickering fires in every room, adding a layer of authenticity and warmth to the opulent interiors.
Suzie’s design was a masterclass in texture and symbolism. Each room in Thrushcross Grange was a sensory experience, defined by its unique textural palette. The Blue Room shimmered with crystal walls over ombre silk; the hallways were lined with rich, red velvet; and the now-famous “skin room,” Cathy’s bedroom, was a feat of creative engineering. Using layers of latex and fabric printed with photocopies of Margot’s own arm, we created a space that feels both deeply intimate and unsettlingly claustrophobic. The dining room walls, designed to look as though they are sweating with “posh moisture,” and the magnificent trompe l’oeil painting of the gardens on the entrance hall floor are just a few examples of the artistry and craftsmanship that went into every corner of this build.
We love nothing more than a challenge, and bringing Suzie’s vision to life was one of the most rewarding experiences we’ve had. The details were everything. The grand staircase, with its unique red fur-lined underside, was a particular highlight. As Margot said, “you just want to have everyone really dream big, and then you figure out, okay, how do we actually practically do it?” That’s where we come in. Our job is to take the dream and make it a practical, buildable reality. That works for everyone.
And to see Margot loving that she’s “not really restricted by the sets in the way that you normally are. The fact that you can walk to a window and open it on a set actually doesn’t ever really happen” brought tears of pride to our crafting eyes.
This project was a testament to the power of collaboration. The constant dialogue between design and construction allowed us to push the boundaries of what’s possible in set construction. The world of Wuthering Heights is a world of contrasts, of beauty and brutality, and we can’t wait for you to get lost in it.
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