the Carriage House

Historic Amherst Barn

CLIENT: private residence

LOCATION: Amherst, MA

DESIGNER: Salmon Studios, LLC

CONTRACTOR: Integrity DC

SERVICES: Concept, Design Development, Fabrication, Installation

MATERIALS: Hot waxed steel, reclaimed Douglas Fir

A delicate balance of waxed steel and reclaimed wood…

… this skillfully crafted stair was designed to wrap - but not touch - the existing timber column.

What started as an idea for a library ladder, became a conversation about how to best utilize limited space.

view from below

Heavy, rolled plate…

… was twisted into a helix shape, carefully secured, and adorned with a hand-forged decorative railing of branches and leaves.

We integrate digital modeling and CNC components with hand fabricated, totally custom elements, combining the best of new technology and old world craftsmanship.

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