PEASLEE DESIGN

There's something about wood that, for as long as I can remember, has always been compelling. Part of it is sensual: the smell of freshly milled lumber, the feel of a hand-planed surface, the look of an exquisitely figured plank, its grain seeming to undulate as you walk around it. My affair has been nearly a lifelong pursuit, having a humble beginning in rough and then fine carpentry - mainly building houses... Having reached a fairly quick proficiency in that first stage, though, I longed for more. The goal of becoming an accomplished ‘mechanic' as talented makers in the trades were called, seemed one-dimensional, like something was missing. I had worked with architects whose focus was primarily upon vision, concept - the design of any structure was paramount even though very few had any experience with the actual making. What if I could do both, design and build? There's a worthy challenge! I saw a need within the field, but more importantly, I felt a drive deep down revving up and..