Air House Bench

2005
cherry / upholstry
18” x 36” x 18”

The concept for this piece was inspired by a residence in Japan titled the Air House. Featuring floor to ceiling windows creating the walls, the house is almost completely surrounded by water and the natural environment. Following the formal aesthetics of the space, the upholstered piece floats in a thin, airy frame of cherry wood. The shape of the upholstery is representative of airflow, and the seam-lines reflect and emphasize this aspect of the bench.

Floating Back Armchair and Ottoman

2004
solid walnut / upholstery
24” x 28” x 33”

This chair is an experiment of the structural integrity of wood joinery. The back of this armchair floats seemingly with little support from the base of the chair. The only connection is through the armrests - a thin piece of walnut joined to the base with a mortise and tenon joint. Although it appears fragile, the structure is solid.

Custom Weave Rocker

(A collaborative project with Ahmed Khouja)
2008
Ash / Rope / Industrial Felt
32” h x 20” w x 28” d

Through clarity of design composition and simple functional elegance, the Custom Weave Rocker achieves a degree of aesthetic sensibility, mimicking the sensual gesture of the body.
A central feature of Custom Weave is collapsibility. Simplicity of components allows for minimal material use, efficiency of assembly, and dramatically reduces space needed for shipping. Use of certified and natural materials in combination with simple production methods minimizes embodied energy.