Moments captured in 3D miniature by Lisa Swerling. Est 2004.

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“He absolutely loved it, best present ever.”

Katharine, Wales 2020

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Richard's 50th

Isle de Ré

Capturing his feelings for the French island of Isle de Ré. As we all know, it's often the small moments that mean the most, whether it's catching a good wave, a picnic or just walking with family and pets to a favourite beach, through the grassy dunes.

From Lucinda, Richard's wife: "Thank you very very much for the amazing glass cathedral for Richard’s birthday. He was absolutely thrilled and so touched by it. It is now sitting in pride of place in our kitchen and admired by everyone who visits."

The whole Glass Cathedral for Richard's 50th
Detail of the Glass Cathedral for Richard's 50th

David's 50th

BMX biking in Brixton, London

Detail of the Glass Cathedral for David's 50th
The whole Glass Cathedral for David's 50th

David's 80th

'According to the labor is the reward', London 2025

David in his best ’70s suit (and hairstyle), commissioned by his kids for his 80th birthday. David founded a string of successful squash clubs in the 70s/80s and so there he is, standing as the king of his domain.

The whole Glass Cathedral for David's 80th
Detail of the Glass Cathedral for David's 80th
Detail of the Glass Cathedral for David's 80th

Nico's 13th birthday

Shine like FireworksLA 2021

The whole Glass Cathedral for Nico's 13th birthday
Detail of the Glass Cathedral for Nico's 13th birthday

My Dad's 70th

Cape Town and London

A glimpse into my family life, this is a Glass Cathedral I made for my dad's 70th birthday. He cried. From photos of my dad as a baby, and with his parents and grandparents, to then finding the love of his life and becoming a parent and grandparent himself, this design uniquely seems to capture the scope of a good life.

Detail of the Glass Cathedral for My Dad's 70th
Detail of the Glass Cathedral for My Dad's 70th

Rosie's 13th

Highgate Woods, London

"Mighty" Rosie traipsing around in her favourite park.

The whole Glass Cathedral for Rosie's 13th
Detail of the Glass Cathedral for Rosie's 13th

Helen's 50th

Otmoor Nature Reserve, Oxfordshire

Truly awe-inspiring, Helen and her family watch a starling murmuration at their local Nature Reserve.

The whole Glass Cathedral for Helen's 50th
Detail of the Glass Cathedral for Helen's 50th

Hugo's 21st

Visions of boyhood shall float them before youWest Sussex, 2020

Detail of the Glass Cathedral for Hugo's 21st
The whole Glass Cathedral for Hugo's 21st

John and Marika at Coachella, 2022

The whole Glass Cathedral for John and Marika at Coachella, 2022
Detail of the Glass Cathedral for John and Marika at Coachella, 2022
Detail of the Glass Cathedral for John and Marika at Coachella, 2022

Lucy's Nearly 40th Birthday Festival, Hampshire, 2020

The whole Glass Cathedral for Lucy's Nearly 40th Birthday Festival, Hampshire, 2020
Detail of the Glass Cathedral for Lucy's Nearly 40th Birthday Festival, Hampshire, 2020
Detail of the Glass Cathedral for Lucy's Nearly 40th Birthday Festival, Hampshire, 2020

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