Furniture
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Stool-R
Stool-R is the final result of the 3 week pre-semester design introduction course in the WashU Sam Fox School Master of Architecture III program. The design of Stool-R consists of two framing members which support a cascade of seat slats that form the sitting surface. Each slat features a gentle round over for comfort. The…
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18″ x 18″ x 20″ stool Prototypes
The Washington University in Saint Louis M.Arch III program begins with a 3 week pre-semester orientation course aimed at introducing students to the facilities, shops, software, and design fundamentals. The final project for this course was to design a stool of poplar hardwood not to exceed 18″ x 18″ x 20″ in size. The first…
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Industrial TV Console
The Industrial TV Console is the final installment of my industrial furniture series. The TV console is made entirely from 1 sheet of 3/4″ plywood, with less than a square foot of waste. No other materials were used aside from finishes, and the four custom designed and 3D printed feet underneath. The black central cabinet…
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Twin End Tables
The next installment of my industrial furniture series are the Twin End Tables. These Simple pieces are made of a black steel frame and 1/2″ plywood for the tabletops.
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Industrial Dining Table
A quick project this week! To make the Industrial Dining Table, I laminated two halves of a 4’x8′ sheet of 3/4″ plywood in order to make a 4’x4′ 1.5″ thick dining table. Because of the properties of this plywood, the top is extremely flat and sturdy with minimal support and finish work. The doubling of…
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Enetri – Inspired Shelf
The famous Enetri Shelf, originally designed by Niels Gammelgaard in 1985 for IKEA, is an iconic and highly sought after piece of midcentury modern furniture. Having seen many examples across the internet over the years, I fell in love with its sleek form, but often costing upward of $1,000 for an original, I knew that…
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Paper Lantern Project
The Paper Lantern was a fun one day project in which I took the components including the battery, buttons, charger, and LED’s from an older lamp, and stuffed them inside a wooden and paper housing inspired by traditional Japanese lanterns. The housing is assembled with a lattice of several overlapping wooden members, while the electrical…
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Jacob Record Cabinet
The Jacob Record Cabinet was a commissioned piece for my roommate and new Vinyl enthusiast, Jacob. He wanted a boxy, industrial, utilitarian shelf in which he could store a new collection of vinyl records, a speaker system, and a turntable. The simple piece very practically stores the components of a record collection and listening station,…
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Desk III
The Desk III is another personal project in which I refinished an older piece of mine in order to match other pieces. This version of the Desk replaces the laptop tray with a new drawer, faced with the spare poplar dowels from the Record Cabinet III project. The echoed color scheme, finishes, and materials between…
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Record Cabinet III
The Record Cabinet III was my favorite response to my ever expanding vinyl collection so far… The cabinet was assembled using some spare angle iron for the legs, and the second 3.5’ x 3.5’ large panel that I found, (the first becoming the Gomi Table). The cabinet section to the right was made of poplar…
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Gomi Table
The Gomi Table was originally conceived as a design exercise with a simple constraint. Over a year ago, I salvaged this 3.5′ x 3.5′ x 1.75″ large square tabletop from a dumpster. It was in great condition, so I held onto it until I could put it to good use. Fast forward to last week,…
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Joshua Desk
The Joshua desk became an opportunity to boil down a desk to its most basic components and to then create visual intrigue from the form of these parts. The design focus is on the legs, where oak dowels and half lapped joints make for a sturdy construction while creating a professional but still interesting look.…
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Landreth Nightstands
The Landreth Nightstands were a custom commission for a client seeking a pair of modern, matching nightstands which were an uncommonly low height above the ground. The pair of pieces were a challenging construction, with their 55 and 45 degree miter cuts which enable an angled framing of the boxes which define their striking mirrored…
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Hana Sen Study Model
Hana Sen, 鼻栓 Also known as the external draw pin joint is a modified version of the mortise and tenon. The tenon extends through and past the mortise, enabling the usage of pins or wedges, which can not only tighten, but entirely lock the joint together. The pin being past the hole of the mortise…
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Shiro Hozo Study Model
Shiro Hozo, 城 枘 The second joint I am looking at integrating into my research is Shiro Hozo, or the Castle Joint. Named for its resemblance to the crenellations of a castle tower, this joint serves as a remarkably sturdy connection between three orthogonal structural members. This study model, especially when handled, aids in developing…
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Aigaki – Nightstand
Aigaki, 相欠 Posts from now on will frequently follow the progress and products of my Honors thesis project this upcoming semester, which involves Japanese woodworking joinery and it’s strengths. This simple nightstand was a fun little project, as a proof of concept for what is hopefully to come. It’s assembled entirely of friction-fit parts; free…
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Mason Record Stand
The Mason Record Stand was purpose built to display the artwork of vinyl records. This was achieved with its most notable design feature, the vertical slats which display the records and celebrate the artwork on them in a unique way. The slatted design continues to the face of the cabinet, further giving the piece a…
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The Jacob Desk
The Jacob desk was designed to accommodate a large volume of drawer space, and to look good doing it. To achieve this, the desk features two full length and width drawers, framed by striking angles and accents of bronze and oak. The characteristic angles across the desk’s profile contribute to a bold, yet lightweight appearance.
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London Entryway Table
The rugged top and contrastingly sleek legs of the London Entryway Table make this piece a great addition for a foyer. I enjoyed preserving the the mill-sawn sides of the recycled Oak plank top, giving the table’s front edge an eye-catching rustic detail, with pops of character and contrast. The half-lapped legs are supported by…
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The Ethan Chair
Forty five man hours went in to creating my finest furniture piece to date. I sought to design and build a rocking chair that looks nothing quite like anyone’s ever seen before, while being built entirely of recycled/ salvaged lumber. Meet: The Ethan Chair. Named for my woodworking partner who introduced me to the hobby,…
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The Kellie Cutting Boards
Toward the end of this past Christmas break, I had some time on my hands, and I chose to challenge myself with a woodworking project I have never attempted before. Made of beautiful Walnut boards and sharp bands of Mahogany, The Kellie Cutting Boards were carefully assembled in a series of glue-ups and cross-cuts to…





















