Tuesday, December 15, 2009

night shot of the deck 

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

walnut desk with maple drawer faces


This is a new project that is almost finished. It consists of materials I had lying around my shop. I constructed the main body out of walnut veneered plywood. Using edge veneer I covered the plywood edges and used solid walnut for the skirt and legs. I then used a whole piece of maple to make the faces of the drawers, making a continuous grain line running the length of the desk.

Shelving for Insurance Company


these were a grouping of shelves that were constructed for an Insurance Company in Berkeley.  Simple design however there were probably 36 units in total constructed.

computer desk & chair


This was a chair with computer mount for a UC Davis Professor.  We came up with the design and constructed it to his specifications.  The goal was to have a hard surface to sit on at an angle so that he could work comfortably with his back problems. It was constructed out of Maple veneer plywood. framing and outlets built in so that computer and extra electronics were easily accessible.

Friday, September 11, 2009

Black Walnut jewelry box


This is a black walnut jewelry box made with maple dowels holding it together.  there is a second hidden area under a pull out shelf.  I can customize these and use a variety of hardware.  (the hardware for this piece was purchased at Restoration Hardware.

black walnut table with cutting board (walnut surround with maple core)

Monday, August 3, 2009

eastern walnut table with finish and tapered legs.
hand built eastern walnut dining table

ivy wall with step up and oven

This is a view from the planters.  looking back at the ivy wall and oven.  this area will eventually be covered in a canvas awning

Pizza oven with pergola

Mugnaini Pizza Oven.  a mason came in and built this with the elevations I gave him.. After i built the counters and cabinets around it.. matched the color of the concrete with the countertop the mason built for the oven.Cantileverd redwood pergolas hold awnings and lights not seen in the pic
This the entrance to the deck ( minus the deck lights which have been installed and the awnings.)  steps are bordered by redwood planters which hold tomatoes and herbs
Hand woven willow fence with Redwood surrounds.

IPe deck with Mugnaini wood fire oven

The following pictures are of a job done in the Gourmet Ghetto of Berkeley, CA.
 This was a project designed to offer a lounge/meeting place for the various tenants of the apartment area.  The ground was hand graded, a french drain was put in place, and the framing went up after the oven was installed and the concrete countertops were fixed to the cabinetry.  A muralist came in and painted the side of the garage area and before the Ipe decking was put in a willow fence was built using willow from TheWillowFarm.com located in Pescadero, CA.  After the decking was layed lights were installed in the stairs, and some time soon we will install a canvas awning and hanging party lights.  I will then be finished with the job. Hope you like the pics