Douglas fir floor joists removed form an old farm steading at the Wester Essenside near Selkirk. First thought to be pitch pine but after being machined turned out to be douglas fir. The client asked if something could be made from them... A beautiful douglas fir chest is the result.
Recycling is an important part of the design process, to incorporate materials, whether from old disused piece of furniture to old timbers stripped out during renovation, adds history and a talking point.