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Walnut Conference Table for GBD Architects

We worked with local GBD Architectural Firm to create a custom walnut conference table for their office renovation in the heart of the Pearl District. 

The standing height conference table was intended to streamline workflow and provide a gathering place for their talented team of architects. This 10-foot table features over-sized finger joints. 

Scroll through these photos to see the final product and behind the scenes. 

This is the planed solid wood surface before assembly and finish. 

The conference table pairs well with the Compass Stool. 

The conference table in production. 

A detailed look at the over-sized finger joints. 

The Good Mod Team has installed and is excited to see the table in use. Stay posted! 

Collaboration with Columbia City Bouquet

When we were approached by Emily Kopca, co owner of the awesome floral design shop Columbia City Bouquet, stationed in Seattle, we knew the collaboration was going to a be a bright and beautiful one. 

Their new space is their second shop, South Lake Union Bouquet situated in the ground level of the Amazon headquarters in Seattle.

The goal: to outfit their new space with beautiful but minimal designs that will be good for staging, storage, and most importantly showcasing their floral arrangements and plants! 

What was needed: custom shelving in the form of open faced credenzas, stackable shelves, mounted shelves, benches and tables. With their vision in mind, we were up to the task of bringing it to life. Check out some of the items they purchased here: 

• Split Bench
• Split Shelf
• Dule Shelving Unit

See some photos below of their space!  

So! When you are up in Seattle, make sure to stop by Columbia City Bouquet's beautiful new shop, located on 7th Ave South Union Lake Bouquet and treat yourself or your loved one to something beautiful! 

Custom TGM B-Ball Hoops for The Trailblazers Coach Terry Stotts

The Story Behind the Hoop: Celebrating 300th Wins for Coach Stotts with Custom B-Ball Hoops from our TGM Studioline

It was a fateful day when Bimma came into the showroom to discuss hosting an event, I knew our encounter was the catalyst for future collaborations and connections. Bimma is a Global Product Manager at Adidas, as well as founder of Claima Convos (an interview series featuring underrepresented entrepreneurs in PDX). 

Above: Bimma (@iambimma), second in from the left, alongside Kait Hurley (@kait.hurley), Laura Elizabeth (@laura_elizabeth) and Drae Slapz (@thedraeslapz) photographed their promo photos in our space!  

A few weeks after our initial introduction, Bimma had the insight to connect us with  Todd Adams, the brand development manager for the Trailblazers. What an exciting connection! This was shortly after we had released our customizable TGM B-Ball Hoops.

We were made aware of the upcoming milestone victory for longtime standing successful Coach Stotts. His 300th Win with the Trailblazers. 

January 18th we fabricated three Custom Basketball hoops for Terry Stotts, head coach, Neil Oshey, executive and manager for the team, and executive Harry Glickman. 

We had the privilege of making these custom mini basketball hoops that now hang proudly in their respective offices. 

See below for the art, renderings, and final product. 

These hoops are done in black walnut, with a black powdercoated rim, and black net. Custom art work and engraving available. 

Click here to Find the TGM B-ball Hoop! 

Here is an image of our B-ball Hoop hanging in the #ehdportlandproject designed, curated and styled by the super talented @em_henderson 

Weekly Highlight: Re-Caning a Classic

Originally designed in 1956, when this vintage Hans Wegner Circle Chair first came into our workshop this past April, it was looking every day of its age. In fact, at some point in its storied life, this CH20 broke on through to the other side. So we called upon our in-house expert, Emily Scheltgen, to weave her magic. Literally. 

"The biggest challenge with this piece, and with re-caning these older pieces in general, would be the materials. Sourcing them is somewhat tricky: furniture caning is such a niche discipline; it can be difficult to find the specific materials you're looking for. And for this particular Wegner chair, there were thick, curved cuttings of rattan along the bottom edges to cover the nails. Nobody sells that anymore!"

                                               

"So we brainstormed a little about different solutions, and ended up making a very thin piece of ash in the shop to replace it. Working with the caning itself can be a little complicated too. It's a natural product and therefore has some defects and variances, it breaks easily if you don't process it correctly, and it's really difficult to color-match if you don't buy enough at once. 

   
The chair itself was in great shape, but the seat had totally broken through the frame, it was barely hanging on in the back corner, and most of the wraps had come loose. Luckily, I was able to find some reference photos online of other restored pieces, and some originals, and through taking it apart, and comparing to the photos I was able to come up with the pattern and match it almost exactly."  

This same technique, craft and expertise is on show in Emily’s re-caning of the matching Wegner stool.

Heart Coffee West Build

We were thrilled to work with Heart Coffee on their new downtown location.  We helped design and build their bar, tables, counter and bench.  Take a look here.

Go check out Heart's new west side location right down the street from us! They make a good cup of coffee.