January 2012
The proof is in the pudding...
The proof of the pudding... Hannover, Germany
LadelLokal is a new shop and cafe in the centre of Hannover, Germany focusing on quality regional food products. The shop has been very popular since it's opening in October last year, and I was honoured to be asked to make the eight tables for its cafe area. The design is simple: Three planks, four legs and four wedges - nothing else! The genius of the design is that the wedges not only hold the legs in place, but also hold together the three boards that form the table tops. I was a little bit sceptical at first, but after much careful consideration I was convinced that this could work. The proof of the pudding, as they say, and the tables have been successfully serving customers for the last three months!
The tables and the cafe can be visited at LadenLokal, Marienstraße 52-54, 30171 Hannover, Germany, where there is bound to be a pudding or two to be proofed...
In an english country garden... Kent, UK
The front door for an English cottage has been my latest challenge. The design brief was simple - as much light as possible should be allowed to enter the building. An organic tree-like form was the inspiration for the design. A combinations of curved-grown and steam-bent timbers climb there way from the bottom to the top of the door. Rustic and at the same time fine. Solid oak, double glazed, double rebatted, silicone sealed and three point locked.
With knobs on...
I have become somewhat fascinated with turned wooden knobs and their possibilities - they will certainly be featuring in my next works.
Tuinhuis: This completely curved construction is awaiting planning permission.
A sneak preview of things to come...
May/June 2011
From Furniture to Buildings... From England to Belgium...
Display Cabinets and Reception Desk, Canterbury, UK.
Six display cabinets with glass shelves for a new shop fit. We chose european Birchwood because it is hard, light in colour and relatively inexpensive in comparison with other hardwoods. A polished natural oil finish is in keeping with the shops ethos - natural and alternative therapies and products - and gives the wood a shimmering depth. A long lasting and healthier alternative to the veneered MDF cabinets suggest by the product supplier. Also as part of the shop fit a quarter circular reception desk, again solid Birch with a polished natural oil finish and a hard wearing high gloss varnished counter in a lighter contrasting Maple.
The cupboards and desk, and of course the shop, can be visited at The Nature-Cure Centre, 37 Northgate, Canterbury.
Carport and utility building, near Gent, Belgium.
This larch timber framed carport with woodshed (9m x 3m) is the first in a series of curved living roof projects. Building in wood is quite uncommon in Belgium where the local expression "Every Belgium is born with a brick in his bum" perfectly describes their relationship to building with bricks. This, together with its rather unconventional curved frontage, meant that the building created quite a stir in the neighbourhood. The use of CO2 neutral wood and the planted Sedum roof forms an interesting contrast to the coal fired power station in the background!
Living roofs have an array of environmental credentials and are now part of the standard building palette in many countries such as Germany where over 15,000,000 m2 of roof are planted every year. Nearly every roof form can be covered - the technique is not just limited to flat rooves. However dry facts and statistics don't really bring across the qualities of a living, growing, flowering and constantly changing garden on your roof.
Achritectural joinery, corner finishing details, stainless steel post feet.
This project is a good example of the attention to detail that we find important at Jon Taylor Carpentry!
January 2011
K'NOT Windows and Doors
This series of openings (Doors and Windows) is inspired by the humble knot,
those beautiful and unpredictable features that woodworkers both love and hate.
K'NOT Windows are constructed from solid european hard and
softwoods and can be supplied either fixed or pivoting. They are
built to modern thermal and weather-proofing standards and
are suitable for all brick and wooden wall constructions, and
also for log cabins without the need for additional architraving.
(click here for more technical information and specifications)
K'NOT Doors are full exterior grade doors. The careful control of
water runoff through expansion gaps, drip bars and capillary
grooves ensures a perfect fit and fuction on both the hottest
summer day or in the toughest winter storm.
The frame and planking is solid wood with a minimum thickness
of 55mm. Double tounge and groove connections between
planks ensures a tight wind and water proof fit in all weathers.
A hidden internal frame ensures dimensional stability and
protects against warping and twisting.
Modern industrial standard hinges, glazing, locking system and
draft seals complete the package...
The result is unique and beautiful doors and windows that will welcome visitors but keep out the elements for years to come.
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