Most of my clients are well traveled and well read. Their tastes run the gambit of their experiences, often making for ecumenical design solutions. As a result I am often asked how to reconcile their art, furniture and home.

My approach is relatively simple. I believe all architecture grew out of working with rocks, sticks and mud. I work in natural materials (stone, wood, plaster) that resonate with people. It is an organic approach built on how the client lives and works within their sacred space, their home.

If an individual's tastes run Mediterranean we willl be looking at terra cotta, travertine, and carrera. If they are partial to Frank Lloyd Wright and Arts and Crafts , we willl be playing with slate, clear fir and oak. Or if a tansu sporting a Buddha needs a home, we will search out cypress, shogi screens and coy ponds.

Regardless of your personal tastes the important thing is being happy with the result. My job is to clarify what will accomplish that. The more the space reflects you and your sensibilities the easier it is.

I am a builder, a licensed general contractor and accomplished carpenter to be exact, but I specialize in building relationships. I look at my business as a practice, where my clients feel they can call on me whatever their needs. It may be as simple as "My drawers squeak" or as important as "I'm thinking of buying this house, can you walk it with me?"

Whatever the case I make myself available to answer the question and steer them in the right direction. On smaller items I'll simply refer them directly to my subcontractors, whom they often already know from previous work.

The key to our success is the team. We really are the luckiest guys going. Fun loving tradesmen who take pride in what they do, have a good time working together while still maintaining a professional bearing.

I hope you enjoy your visit to my site and look forward to working with you.