Cashier station and glass partition wall
Oval shaped bench (built by Eby Construction) – Salvaged antique barber stations beyond
Handicap accessible changing room
New handicap accessible entry
The owner of this shop is responsible for most of the salvaged and rustic aesthetic. Deeds design assisted with the technicalities and accessibility issues and helped keep the permit process moving along so they could open on time.
(Photos by Pete Trachy & Sarah Deeds)
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This prototype is solid 1.125″ thick poplar. It also has box joint corners and a piano hinge.
I am using my old artist oils for this decorative paint job. I went to the art store for a new paintbrush and noticed that they now sell “water- mixable” oil paints. I am curious how those work.
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Back of the napkin sketch – prototype 3
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Photo courtesy of Forrest Fennell
My clients in Fairfax are close to buttoning up the exterior of their addition. Pictured here are Serious Materials 725 Series fiberglass windows (well above average R-value for a window: R-6-R-7, depending on the type.) and wood siding over Homeslicker plus Typar to create a drainage plane behind the siding.
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The High Line in Manhattan is credited with generating over $2Billion of new investment and the creation of 20,000 jobs.
High Line fall 2010
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Redwood railing with copper pipe – Forestville, CA
Point Richmond Railing
Painted railing with decorative holes in the white pickets, contrasting black braces – Inverness, CA
Painted railing with decorative cross-shaped cutouts – Berkeley, CA
Redwood and Stainless Steel Railing – El Cerrito, CA
stainless steel with round posts – Michigan (Thomas Hardware Photo)
Simple Ipe railing – Oakland, CA
Simple Ipe Railing – Oakland, CA
Redwood Railing – Berkeley CA
Cookie cutout railing – Berkeley, CA
Diamond spaces between red painted slats – Albany, CA
Elegant traditional railing – cedar panels with botanical cutouts
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Federal Center, Chicago, Mies van der Rohe (Photographed by me at the MoMA, NY)
I worked on a studio project once with a German exchange student whos drawings looked a lot like this. He was very smart and I liked him, but he was not an overachiever or a workaholic. He kept things simple in part because it was easier that way. On the other hand you’d probably say that Mies showed remarkable restraint and that to achieve minimalism he spent long hours honing things down to the barest essence, making all the parts speak together in unison with no part left unconsidered. Less is More.
I took this photo of the same building (to left) a few years ago. Minimalist buildings make a nice backdrop for the colorful Calder sculpture.
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We are going to make a nice tile table
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I just finished prototype treasure chest #2, using up more of my wood shop scraps.
It has a heavy Richlite lid and a piano hinge
Perfect for storing gold bullion or underwear and socks.
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I enjoyed watching this video of life in a 12’x12′ cabin with no hot water, electricity, internet, and heated by fireplace. In exchange for giving up these modern amenities, the occupants get peace, quiet and a simple life. Not a life for everyone, but perhaps we all can take something from this example. The cabin itself is also very well designed and built.
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My friend Amanda installed this Marmoleum floor in her laundry room. I think the color choice is great in this small, mostly white room. It might be a bit busy in a bigger room with more colors, objects, and activity. Marmoleum is a great product – It is old fashioned linoleum made from “linseed oil, rosins, wood flour, jute and ecologically responsible pigments.” It comes in a wonderful array of colors…most are subtly speckled so dirt and crumbs and scratches don’t show so much.
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