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I like to make sculpture, furniture and various objects. Occasionally I fabricate artwork for other artists and sometimes I collaborate with friends. I also design spaces and enjoy teaching, consulting and commissions.
I like to make Tilthaus 2016
A family of honest yet refined furniture pieces for a private residence in Philadelphia. The slim budget dictated all parameters, guiding material choice, construction methods and aesthetics. Pre-milled Pine and Poplar boards were locally sourced to reduce material and transport costs. Limited cuts and straightforward joinery contributed to the goal of maxiumum material and labor efficiency, requiring limited use of specialized tools or machinery.
The family includes a table, benches and 3 heights of stools, all using the same angles and language of construction. The majority of the joinery utilizes plugged screws, except the benches which have double-wedged tenons.
As with many designers, I am continually inspired by Enzo Mari’s project Autoprogettazione, his ever-relevant provocation reflecting on industrial production and how to help the general public understand design through the act of making furniture with their own hands.
This project is one of many attempts I have made to design and self-produce furniture that is strong, modern, functional and understated, while accessible to the average consumer. Not the easiest Venn diagram to be sure.
The diagonal supports on the benches and stools are joined in such a way to allow the seat boards to expand and contract without binding due to changes in humidity. With development, I believe I could push the designs further to make them able to disassemble for flat-pack shipping. My own version of an IKEA-like product.
