Restoration, Design, Fabrication, Finish

Career & Education History

1991 - Present

Self employed design, restoration and finishing, Los Angeles, CA

1989 - 1991

Higher National Diploma in Conservation and Restoration Lincoln Art College, England

Specialized in surface decoration and also studied art history, conservation, photography, chemistry, color theory and woodwork.

1988 - 1989

Architectural Restoration
San Francisco, CA

Worked for a construction firm that bought, restored and sold high-end homes in the city.
Responsibilities were all finish details and finishes.

1986 - 1988

Mark Reed Antiques
Bordentown, NJ

Apprenticed in antique restoration. Learnt traditional methods of restoration work including furniture construction and reconstruction, veneer repair, gold leafing, upholstery and finishing.

1984 - 1986

A Levels in English Literature and Archeology
Boston College, England

1981 - 1984

Assisted in restoration of 17th Century Cottage
East Kirkby, England

Assisted Mark Reed in the restoration of a 17th Century carpenter's cottage. We stripped the cottage to its framework and rebuilt it from the ground up using historically accurate techniques and materials.

Projects of Interest

  • Westbury Gardens, Long Island, NY [visit website]
  • Princeton University, NJ
  • Gracie Mansion, Manhattan, NY [visit website]
  • Drumthwacket, Official Residence of the Governor of New Jersey (Princeton, NJ) [visit website]
  • Rodriguez House (Schindler) Glendale, CA
  • Neutra House, Hollywood Hills, CA
  • Harpel Residence (Lautner) Los Angeles, CA
  • White Sisters Residence (Charles Greene) Pasadena, CA
  • Restoration of the Gingold Furniture Collection (R M Schindler)