This project addresses bringing the human hand back into the digital
process of making by focusing on the sensual qualities of pieces. This
massive built in takes a clean modern form that necessary engages the
senses. The cupboards are made of Corian...so while their looks belie
materiality, when one touches the doors--specifically designed with push
latches--they feel the cold smooth stone-like surface. The solid brass
panels have been CNC routed with patterns, but the focus for these
elements is the dynamic relationship between moire light and shadow
created by these sliding panels (which serve to conceal the television).
The wood also is a visual overload...by working with heavily figured
tiger maple the simple forms of the thick clean shelves are complicated
by the material's almost iridescent reaction to light. The unit changes
color as one moves around the room and shifts perspective.