I design furniture using the same principles as my buildings, adapted to a different scale and set of forces. Form and sustainability strengthen each other. The work focuses on renewable and recycled materials tested to their structural limits.
Each piece begins with material experimentation. Can a joint be thinner without failing? What happens when traditional joinery meets CNC precision? Testing boundaries means some prototypes crack or bend unexpectedly. Recent work with reclaimed timber—full of nail holes and irregular grain—proved stronger than clean stock once the load paths were understood. These experiments inform the next iteration.
Nature provides structural models. Branches taper for strength, shells distribute loads efficiently, grain direction determines performance. This isn’t decorative biomimicry but structural observation applied to furniture design. Materials come from existing sources: reclaimed wood, recycled metals, industrial waste streams. They age visibly and can be repaired.
The furniture reflects the architectural approach: restrained forms, no added decoration, designed for longevity. Bold shapes balanced with practical performance and daily use.
Kitchen and furniture design
