Transforming a Durham Condo Entryway
See how a shoe rack request evolved into a complete foyer transformation in downtown Durham. Featuring a solid wood pivot door, a dovetailed shoe console, and an organic coat rack designed to bring calm to the entryway.
Sneak Peek: The Ecotone Bench (100 sketches later)
Go behind the scenes of the Ecotone Project. From 100 hand-drawn sketches to a fully responsive 3D model, see how I'm reimagining the entryway ritual with custom-fit seating and hidden storage. Join the First Edition Registry.
The Moon Gate: Creating a Celestial Portal
“Needs to feel like a bejeweled curiosity portal...” See how a whimsical client request transformed into a handcrafted cedar gate featuring a seamless circular arch, traditional drawbore joinery, and hand-carved moon phases.
The Grove Gate: New Craftsmanship with an Old Soul
For a 1923 home in Richmond, the goal wasn’t just to build a gate — it was to stop people in their tracks. Here is how I blended 1920s techniques with modern engineering to create a piece that feels like it has been standing for a century.