Journal

Notes on material, architecture and craft.

Observations from the spaces, materials and details that shape contemporary residential millwork.

MaterialsAugust 2026

Rift-sawn oak's linear grain lets a run of panels read as one continuous surface — which is exactly what a flush architectural wall wants.

DesignJuly 2026

Hidden pantries and flush-front cabinetry are bringing the working kitchen back behind the wall.

Process

Southwest Florida's climate changes what materials and construction methods belong in a home.

Architecture

Floor-to-ceiling paneling changes the question from 'what does the cabinetry look like' to 'what does the room look like.'

DesignAugust 2026

Contemporary dressing rooms are increasingly built as freestanding rooms, not walls of closets.

CraftSeptember 2026

The difference between cabinetry and architecture is often decided before a single panel is installed.

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