Restoring history while adding modern functionality
Restoring and expanding this hand crafted armoire opened a window into the past to where I learend the techniques and joinery of woodworking masters. The greatest challange was complimenting their work with modern functionalities like the foldout ironing board, plumbing/electric, blumotion drawers, mirror doors and combining two seperate armoires from the same estate into one.
Built under Greensaw Design & Build LLC in Northern liberties, Philadelphia PA
Built under Greensaw Design & Build LLC in Northern liberties, Philadelphia PA
My role: [ Lead Designer, Project Manager, Woodworker ]
Collaborators: [Brian Eckerd-Forman] - [Samir Patel-Intern]
Client: Judy Wicks, Philadelphia PA
Materials:
Materials:
Responsibly harvested black walnut from local farmers in Lancaster PA