Each piece takes weeks to design, develop, and fabricate. For smaller pieces, leftover drop from previous endeavors are used to conceptualize, but larger pieces are often 3D modeled as the cost of material is too expensive to risk making mistakes. Once solidified, the metals, adhesives, and hardware are sourced and a prototype is underway. There are many iterations of each concept’s proportions, finishes, and materials, which are played with until the project comes to fruition. Some of the photographs included on this site depict pieces in the workshop, others have been taken professionally, and further, a few have been staged as this portrays the life of each piece.

A variety of metalworking techniques are used to create these pieces such as welding, hammering, inlaying, and patinations using a varied formula of acids, gilders paints, and lacquers developed over the course of 30 years. The metals used are brass, bronze, aluminum, stainless steel, and mild steel. Mild steel, or carbon steel, is most prominently featured as it has nearly identical visual and molecular properties to iron, which was commonly featured in the 1930s-50s. Since the goal for these pieces is to be as pristine as possible there are very few, if any, welds left showing. All the metal parts are sanded to represent a grain that shines through the finish making for a unique final product. While the fabrication process remains relatively similar to historical methods from the mid-century, the design strategies have changed to include 3D modeling and CAD drawings which help to speed up the process and visualize the final result. Occasionally lasercut parts are featured in the pieces as well, which adds a modern touch to a classic aesthetic.