CAN was commissioned by creative agency Unit 9 to produce a site-specific architectural artwork for the Hoxton Window Project at Hoxton Square in Shoreditch, East London. The window installation immerses itself in its urban context, reflecting the layered social and cultural history of Hoxton Square back onto the streetscape. Drawing on the square's ecclesiastical heritage, the design repurposes traditional stained glass techniques—historically used in church architecture to commemorate key figures and historic events—to create a contemporary architectural facade.

Each of the three stained glass windows pays tribute to an influential figure from the square's history: clergyman John Newton, author of the hymn Amazing Grace; merchant Peter Durand, who patented the food canning process; and Eddie Piller, founder of The Blue Note nightclub, which catalyzed the arrival of the creative industries in Shoreditch during the 1990s. By translating local history, cultural heritage, and narrative storytelling into a vibrant glass installation, the project serves as a public art intervention that celebrates the evolution of East London's built environment.

Photography by Tamás Olajos