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.
Bamboo Bed
07.03.2010I 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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The Curious Palate Restaurant
07.03.2010A 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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Teak Door
07.03.2010I 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
07.03.2010A 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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Backyard Oasis
07.03.2010This was a junk filled overgrown backyard. I was asked to create an attractive outdoor patio. I used fsc certified douglas fir to create the open slated roof. I built the fence afterward treating it with natural stain oil. For the roof I draped unbleached organic cotton fabric over the wood slats to create a zen like feel.
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Glass Armonica Case
06.23.2010Trueblood composer Nathan Barr uses this glass armonica invented by Ben Franklin in many of his scores. He asked me to build a contemporary, protective, attractive case and seat for it. Wood is fsc oak. mitered corners. traditional wood joints. Finished with oil and wax.
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Floating Desk
06.23.2010The Challenge was to create a desk without any legs. I remembered from my architecture studies in Germany how torque works. I used that knowledge and anchored the desk in the wall.
It extends from the wall out to 7 feet into the room and is able to support any body weight on the end. Material is wheat board, structural support metal and High pressure laminate (indoor air certified)
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Entertainment Center
06.23.2010A contemporary piece with clean lines and knob-free pop open doors. Audio equipment is hidden behind these perforated steel, wooden framed doors.
Thus it’s possible to use the remote control without opening the doors, keeping the furniture dirt free. There is a spacious shelf underneath the equipment area for art books and personal items. Made out of Wheatboard and sprayed with Aura Paints.
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