My work is rooted in a deep love of wood — a material that resists full control and rewards patience. Each piece begins not with a rigid plan, but with careful attention to the wood itself. Grain patterns, color variation, the subtle irregularities that make each board unique — these become collaborators in the design process. An architectural drawing can suggest a direction, but it's the material that ultimately guides the form.

I find beauty in clean, minimalist lines and the quiet honesty of traditional joinery. Mortise and tenon, dovetail, through-wedged tenon — these are techniques refined over centuries, and they carry a kind of integrity that no fastener can replicate. The joinery becomes part of the piece's character, visible evidence of the thought and craft behind it.

Sustainability isn't an afterthought — it shapes every decision from the start. I make a conscious effort to work with locally sourced woods whenever possible, reducing the environmental cost of transportation while also deepening my connection to the region's natural landscape. I partner with local sawyers, finishers, and fellow craftspeople, keeping the work embedded in a community of makers who share the same values. The goal is always to build something that lasts — not just in terms of durability, but in terms of its relationship to the world it came from.

The Process

Every piece begins with a conversation. You reach out, and we start talking — about what you're envisioning, how you live, what you need the piece to do. From there, we'll often meet in person to dig deeper: design direction, wood species, budget, and timeline all come into focus together. This back-and-forth isn't a formality — it's how the work gets made right.

Once we've landed on a direction, I'll provide a written estimate and a clear timeline so you know exactly what to expect. Then the real work begins.

I build slowly and deliberately, and I like to bring clients along for the ride. Expect regular updates — photos from the shop, questions about details, maybe an invitation to come see the piece as it takes shape. Your eyes on the work at this stage often makes it better.

Delivery is always a little bittersweet. Watching something leave the shop is one thing; seeing it settle into its forever home is another entirely.

Clients We Have Worked With.

University of Oregon - Glass Cabinet Masalakova Lab - 2012

Sotheby's International Realty - Cannon Beach, Manzanita, and Gearhart, Oregon. - Displays, desks, conference tables, and cabinetry - 2010-2013

Zehr Interiors - Interior Design - Eugene, Oregon - Through Leg Dining Table in Walnut - 2025

7 Devils Brewery - Coos Bay, Oregon - Seating and Tables - 2013

Alaska State Museum - Juneau, Alaska - Yew Benches - 2016

The Village School - Eugene, Oregon - Desks/Benches, Library Tables, Library Bookcases, Display Cabinet - 2017-2021

 Bedouin - Sisters, Oregon - Two glass display cabinets, three small display cases and a ring cabinet - 2019-2024