Stories from the Studio

Contemporary geometric hardwood bench made of White Ash and Sensuede; by design studio JOHI

Luxury in Benches

Benches have long supported households, outdoor spaces, and commercial environments as common area group seating. They could be used for lounging and dining, as well as sleeping. Whether benches versus chairs exist in a space today, the line between common and luxury comes with a consideration of similar factors to long ago...
Sourcing & Using Our First Monterey Cypress Slabs

Sourcing & Using Our First Monterey Cypress Slabs

After moving to Santa Cruz from Hawai‘i, it took us a few good months to lock into our space here in Watsonville. So we took advantage of the “idle” time between shopping for commercial leases to be as ready for a move-in as we could be. That meant finding...

Recent Build: Architects' Table

Recent Build: Architects' Table

A local architecture studio contacted us to help them add some warmth to their new office. The live edge slab came from a coastal tree, no more than a few...