My lower sixth school project. I completed this project in early 2018 as part of my AS coursework for product design, it is constructed from 9 sections of bent mild steel tubing and a laminated walnut sitting. The little feet are 3D printed ABS with rubber inserts to achieve better grip and prevent chipping. My favourite aspect of the project is that due to it’s complexity of design all the steel components were bent by eye, and subsequently aligned and welded with by eye. This is due to none of the components lying on the same plane.

Illuminating the Unknown seeks to bring the beauty of oceanscapes inland through a tactile, abstract kinetic sculpture. For most, the ocean is an intangible concept visualized on maps, with few ever experiencing its natural beauty firsthand. By fostering a personal connection to the ocean, the sculpture aims to enhance user appreciation and inspire more responsible attitudes toward all water ecosystems.

The sculpture conveys ocean phenomena through three interconnected mechanisms. In its resting state, it displays real-time oceanic wave conditions from any user-selected location, whether a coastal area or an inland body of water, using physics-based simulation. Embedded in the surface, LEDs recreate the glow of bioluminescent algae, activated as wave heights surpass specific thresholds, reflecting their response to kinetic energy in nature. An audio component complements this, dynamically increasing the volume of ocean sounds as the swell size grows.

The Shaker Larder was my second cabinet based construction project. It is in the same style as the Shaker kitchen, and commissioned by the same people. It is constructed using durable American hard maple that is very restant against expansion in seasonal humidity changes. The top coat is breakfast green by Farrow & Ball.

One of the more technically challenging projects, I have undertaken. Involving many first time techniques; such as tapering, working with fabric liners and creating a tight fit frictionless drawer. It’s body is high quality cherry wood and the board pieces are made form Maple and Wengé wood. This build was commissioned by Mr Hinse as a group present for a friends wedding.

My biggest ever project in terms of time spent and furniture produced built at age 16 just one year after I started woodworking.

Constructed from very tough American hard maple in hopes of lasting a generation.

A favourite detail of mine are knobs which I decided to hand turn as I was unsatisfied by the range offered online

This table was my first mayor commission, a request by my parents as a gift for my brothers house. It is constructed using spalted Beech from our garden that had been air-dried for 10 years before use. The steel frame was the first thing I had ever welded and is in the shape of Roman numeral II, to provide maximum leg clearance.

This project was made on request of my sister as a part of her Thesis defence. It is a 1:1 scale model of a section of a building she had designed for her thesis.

It stands 2m tall at the peak of the roof.

It is constructed of 10cm thick pine beams which support the roof made of pine shingles and the louvres on either side.

I might add the the project was awarded a 10 the highest possible mark

A joint project that I built together with my brother for his house in Amsterdam.

It is intended to hold his kitesurfing gear, which might be slightly wet when stored, therefore the shelfs serve to ventilate well and prevent moisture from being trapped.

The construction is one of the most innovative and required many changes along the way. It is based o the Japanese method of using no mechanical or chemical fasteners, it relies solely on friction between the components and joining pins, this makes it easy to disassemble and transport.

The cables along the sides and back are for stability as without them it would rock substantially.

A number of smaller items not significant enough to have their own page.

Wooden dining plates: a set of 10 made as a gift for my mother.

There is a video showing their construction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o63Hztlsl_w

Pan Holders, a popular gift item and easy to mass produce serve there fuction well and are available in many different wood species

Wooden Saucers essetially a scale down plate

Commissioned by a Dutch couple for their new home in Ankeveen, this wardrobe is constructed from lightweight Tulipwood painted in a blueish grey cyan colour. Beach wood is used for drawers and to highlight certain features.

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A project that I completely underestimated, partly due to my familiarity with the Shaker construction process. However due to its sheer size it had to be constructed outside on uneven ground and disassembled each night. Dramatically lengthening the build time.

However another great learning experience and certainly a project I am proud of.

The first chess table I made, this was a great project as it allowed be to use my previous learnt welding skills whilst also learning new ones. The board is end-grain Maple and Wengé 4cm cubes. Whilst the table section is cherry wood sourced from a local lumberyard.

This stool was my first ever school project, during it’s construction I was taught many interesting techniques, such as laminating and using a vacuum bag to achieve a desired profile. The frame is made from beech and the lamination has a top veneer of sapele.

One of my favourite ever projects, a truly original design. The first board I made was a personal project in which I experimented with the use of end grain wood. It is the same wood as that used in the Dining Table which is beechwood sourced from our garden. The other two boards were made to commission. They are made from Teak and Brazilian Walnut.

The Steltman chair is one of my more recent builds. It was done as a personal project and is for my own collection. I remember being given a book about Rietveld furniture when I was young and was inspired to one day make this piece. It was an interesting challenge as it requires very precise geometry, and lining up between joints

One of my personal favourites; this project commisioned by my sister Annebe was for a set of 10 trestles. Normally I would take my time for a commission of this scale. However my sister requested I have them finished before her thesis defence a mere 4 days away. This caused me to worke around the clock until the final day, only finalising the design halfway though the construction.