July 2013

Renovation // Transformation

Three tons

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This is what three tons (well, 5,900-lbs) of wood looks like in my backyard.

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The wood for the deck was delivered yesterday and the project is now, I s'pose, officially underway.

We ordered Southern Yellow Pine pressure-treated (MCA) and Cumaru from AdvantageLumber.com … when doing the math, it was (sadly) cheaper to buy and ship the wood — even PT — across the country than to buy locally. The Cumaru was easily available in a hefty 5/4 board thickness which will hopefully prevent cupping a bit — it's similar to Ipe, but a a much lower cost and is a bit lighter in tone. The Southern Yellow Pine is a stronger wood than is available locally and the treatment is less corrosive, so it should make for a stronger foundation overall.

We'll, of course, keep you updated as to the progress along the way.

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Pictorial Modernism, This Modern Life

Case-Study Shelving (new… and for sale)

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Although quiet, we've been busy at *rnm.

(1) There's a new baby (more on that eventually), and

(2) I'm now custom-making case-study-style shelving units (and selling them!*)

We love the look and functionality of the original Eames-designed ESU (Eames Storage Unit). When introduced, it was a practical, modular and affordable shelving option with a bit of whimsy and an industrial flair. Fast forward 50+ years and it's now relegated to design showrooms and is crazy expensive.

In the nursery, I needed a more shallow option — 12in deep as opposed to the 16in traditional depth. Plus, at almost $1500 delivered, it seemed a bit out of reach. So, of course we made our own.

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In the same DIY and off-the-shelf ethos as the original Eames units, this is made with maple plywood cut and finished in my workshop and supported by aluminum legs — the latter, a bit of a refinement from the erector-set-like originals. The sides and back are walnut faced on one side and laquered on the reverse (red, gray and cream). This unit is 32in wide and 12in deep — a perfect fit for the space.

[Click on the photos for larger, clearer versions]

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