Notes on matter and proportion

When raw travertine is left unpolished, its microscopic voids collect the passage of time. Unlike synthetic surfaces that resist wear, porous stone records the atmosphere of a room—moisture from morning air, the friction of frequent footsteps, and the subtle shift of shadows across an equinox. We favor stone that retains its quarry marks, refusing the clean anonymity of modern slab fabrication.

Parallel to stone, unlacquered brass acts as an active participant in an interior. In coastal climates or humid river valleys, the metal darkens within months, developing a rich oxide skin that subdues its initial luster. This chemical honesty requires an acceptance of natural patina, reminding occupants that rooms are lived in rather than preserved in stasis.

Morning sunlight washing across hand-troweled lime walls in the Hudson Valley studio.

Published dispatches

Rigorous inquiries into materiality, proportion, and historical precedent.

Sourcing in Northern Burgundy

Wool drapery and lime plaster

Conversations with metal smiths

Field notes from European salvage yards and limestone quarries yielding dense architectural salvaged elements.

Studies on how heavy woven textiles and mineral wall finishes absorb sound to quiet domestic volumes.

An interview examining traditional sand-casting techniques for unlacquered architectural hardware.