Firefly Design Build

I've been a designer and maker since I could remember. And like most, I started by taking things apart and eventually got to putting things together. Models, photos, small objects - anything was game. Eventually I went to grad school and got a degree in architecture - not necessarily to become an Architect, but to understand why I build and how to improve my process.

Building stuff continues.

Fast forward to Steve Norman (yes, THAT Steve Norman) - we started this design/build company in Atlanta, Georgia in the mid-2000's (originally Firefly Development). 2008 was a tough year as we completed The Worth House virtually on the same day the market crashed. We got out of it by the skin of our teeth but we dissolved the initial organization and I carried on the name, adding some older and newer projects to the roster.

The samples below show the Worth House, The Vault (my place in Phoenix) and a variety of other design/build projects from skateboards to motorcycles to furniture to doggie-daycare.

All fun stuff and I'm so grateful to have been able to do these projects. Stay tuned for more.

The Worth House - Atlanta, GA

The Vault - Phoenix, AZ

Spot for Dogs - Atlanta, GA

How to Make the Universe Right - Art, Design & Architecture Museum at UC Santa Barbara

Goya - Art, Design & Architecture Museum at UC Santa Barbara

Peake and Picasso - Art, Design & Architecture Museum at UC Santa Barbara

Walter White - Art, Design & Architecture Museum at UC Santa Barbara

Dining Room Table for Margaret

Front Offices - Art, Design & Architecture Museum at UC Santa Barbara

Pahl House - Steam and Bath Room - Atlanta, GA

The Sector Nine Mod

5 foot longboard

Custom Longboard - Long Distance Pusher

1965 Ford Falcon 2 door station wagon

1974 Honda CB 750 cafe racer

1991 Yamaha FZR 600

The Stable at Beatie Ave garage in Atlanta, GA

Garage / Workshop, Beatie Ave Atlanta, GA

Spatulas

Coffee Spoons and Cheese Cutting Board

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