Author Archives: okyay
New Outdoor Furniture
I just finished some new outdoor tables, collaborating with an excellent metal fabricator. They are made from Red Balau, which is probably the most durable of all woods when used outdoors.
Designing cabinetry & panelling for a living room…
We start by taking ‘as-built’ measurements of an existing room, and then draw a floor plan, which can also be viewed in 3d. The next step is to try out ideas. After several rounds of meetings, we developed this scheme … Continue reading
WYSIWYG (what you see, is what you get)
All of our projects are developed in 3d drawings. Unlike typical two-dimensional construction documents, these images give a much better sense of how the project will look upon completion. The 3d software allows for quick revisions to both dimensions and … Continue reading
Translucent Pine
Mostly, I just plan to show my latest work on this site, but this site, but this unique and beautiful art piece remains one of my favorite things. At the time, I was obsessed with the annular rings of trees, … Continue reading
A curvaceous desk
I design and build my furniture ideas. Sometimes this seems crazy. But it allows me to stretch in new directions, since I don’t have to engage in the struggle to communicate my design to a craftsman. This piece is composed … Continue reading
A luminous panel
30 years ago as an art student I was make environments focused on highly specific effects of light. My favorite artists continue to be those who make work focused on perception. And just last month I installed this color panel … Continue reading
Beautiful + Functional Audio Video cabinet
I love how this 10 foot wide, curved and cantilevered audio video cabinet turned out. The doors are made from fine curved louvers, that eliminate the need for ugly speaker cloth, and also provide heat venting for the amplifiers. Only … Continue reading
Interior Architecture, Custom Furniture and access to ‘trade only’ sources…
Michael Kieley Studio Design/Build: Custom modern furniture Lighting and Accessories Interior Architectural – commercial and residential Hi Tech fabrication with 3d Printers, CNC, Laser Cutting. simplifies the process of creating contemporary interiors for lofts, apartments, and custom homes. We provide … Continue reading