In the creation of ‘The London,’ Based Upon drew inspiration from the leaves of the London Plane tree, a species abundant in the city’s prominent locations such as The Mall, Berkeley Square, and Regent’s Park. Recognizing that the veins of these leaves mirror the intricate pathways of London’s renowned streets, brass casts of the Plane tree’s leaves were meticulously arranged to form the piano’s music desk. Beneath the lid, the leaf is positioned with a subtle suggestion of motion, as if caught by the wind, while the top stick abstractly represents a Plane tree’s branch. The elegant hinge of the piano features a depiction of London’s skyline, informed by a series of photographs captured by Based Upon during their walks along the banks of the city’s River Thames.