The Bench is created from reclaimed and fsc certified cherry. The natural shape in which the tree grew created the organic flow of the piece. It is finished with oil and wax. Recycled metal pipe supports the back.
The Curious Palate – Santa Monica
Santa Monica Place, the Market, 3rd Floor, Santa Monica, California
I wanted this space to be light and airy, inviting and warm… contemporary yet comfortable. Concept, design and woodwork by Stephan Roggenbuck, Bauwerkgreen
All wood is reclaimed Douglas Fir, all finishes natural and organic oils. I felt that a beautiful curved suffet and counter top would create a sensuous invitation to the space, while the floating douglas fir panels would bring a warmth and comfort to the eating area… and indeed they do!
The glass shelves are discreetly inserted into the Douglas Fir wall panel and bring the eye up to the clear plexiglass ceiling which gives the space a lofty height. The Italian blue glass tiles bring a sparkling sense of calm.
Such a joy to create this space for restaurant owners Mark and Elliot.
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The Curious Palate Restaurant
A deli cafe with excellent fresh, organic food bought from local farmers’ markets.
Owners Elliot and Mark wanted a rustic look for their new restaurant. Looking at it in its original state as a fast food taco joint, I imagined opening up the flat, wide ceiling. This created a perfect open and airy feeling.
I used reclaimed douglas fir as a repeating element for the chalk board, the tables, the cash register and the community table in the patio dining area.
These are made of reclaimed 17 foot long Douglas Fir beams. The lighter stripe in the middle from the restaurant table tops are new FSC certified Doug Fir, this I added as a design element. All wood is finished with natural oil.
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Crib
The “Madeleine” crib is made out of FSC certified Walnut and finished with an organic orange oil. It later converts to a child’s bed with a simple removal of the front bars. I chose the walnut carefully for it’s unique grains and hues and placed them together like pieces of a puzzle to create an airy and calming look. It features bent wood bases for the side and light walnut inlay on the top. A truly magical place to drift off to sleep.
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Coffee Table
The “Beate” coffee table is created from reclaimed Doulgas Fir, custom metal slats and custom glass. The sides are each separated by an eighth of an inch of air which gives this piece a unique floating quality. Finished with light sanding and organic oil to accentuate the beauty of the natural grain.
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Sideboard
The “Mathilda” sideboard is created from reclaimed Douglas Fir and finished with an organic white pigment oil to give a sense of breath and light. The top features a paper thin layer of poured and tinted concrete with fine crushed glass inlays here and there.
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Couch
Made from reclaimed Douglas Fir and organic fabric and filling, the “Lisbeth” Couch features bent wood arms and a bit of extra length and height, adding a grounding warmth and a gentle splash of color to any space.
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Bamboo Bed
I wanted to use a sustainable green material to create a piece of bedroom furniture that is both modern and comfortable.
The shape of the headboard is modeled after the human spine, and thus extremely comfortable for sitting and lying back without the aid of pillows.
The bed is treated with a natural oil that brings out the beauty of the bamboo.
The nightstands are bamboo with solid walnut inlay and appear to be a closed cube until a front drawer opens with an easy pull.
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Teak Door
I was asked to build this front door for a new contemporary modern residence in the Palisades. Solid 3/4 inch teak sandwiched on a core piece of plywood (no formaldehyde) with two narrow windows cut into the 8 foot door. The whole thing(about 650 pounds) hangs on pivots and works with a magnetic lock. No door handles required. Opens both ways.
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Spiral Playhouse
A family in Venice asked me if I could build a play structure for their children. Inspired by my Waldorf background, I created a spiral form that would keep the children
mesmerized. The ground area features a secret sand play area and the bent wood steps lead to a round house in the trees surrounded by rope and unusual hiding places.
The house is based on 12 round poles . To protect them against moisture, I burned the lower part that is in the ground and created a coal patina. The roof is a flower blossom.
The wood is FSC Certified Pine, Plywood and Cedar.
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