Surface; designer, owner
Syracuse University; BARCH
AIA, Associate
USGBC; member
LEED AP; New Construction
San Diego Fine Woodworkers Association; member
Architecture is more than shelter, more than façade. It is the formal and functional expression of human context. Our histories, personalities, passions must be the foremost motivation in designing the built environment and everything within it. We are complete when we can identify with our surroundings and our surroundings reveal who we are.
Surface is a context-driven design studio with roots in Architecture and a primary focus on furniture, fixture, and product design and development. Each design is a look beyond the walls of Architecture, its patrons, and their environments to reflect the unique character and personal relationships therein.
Through a minimalist lens and material explorations of form, figure, and texture, Surface designs achieve an elegant simplicity that encourages personal health and well-being. Quality of craftsmanship and attention to detail ensure that Surface furniture will endure time and use, hold value, and continue to be a unique expression of personal identity.
description: easy chair
context: concept design and fabrication
palette: seat/back - formed plywood, mahogany veneer, base - oiled, patina'd steel
dimensions: 36 x 16 x 33
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description: console table
context: private studio residence east village, san diego, ca
palette: table/bench/tray - oiled, patina'd steel
cushion - high density foam, remnant upholstery
dimensions: 24 x 60 x 18
description: occasional table
context: private residence santa monica, ca
palette: top - redwood burl slab, base - oiled, patina'd, steel
dimensions: 18 x 44 x 30
description: free-standing, radiant heat fireplace
context: concept design and fabrication
palette: enclosure - oiled, patina'd steel, apron - oiled mahogany veneer, source - ecosmart fire
dimensions: 12 x 36 x 36
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description: occasional table
context: concept design and fabrication
palette: top - formed plywood, fir veneer, base - oiled, patina'd steel
dimensions: 16 x 48 x 20
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jamie huffman
1815 main street, ste. b
san diego, ca 92113
p: 619 203 4344
e: jamie@surfacefurniture.com
gallery hours: 11a - 6p tues - sat