A custom residential construction and interior fabrication project combining straw bale architecture, handcrafted finishes, and integrated furniture systems. Designed as a unified environment where structure, interior space, and custom fabrication function as a single continuous system.
Perkins Finished Straw Bale Interior 
Perkins Finished Straw Bale Interior Built In Bench 
Perkins Straw Bale Project — Close-Up Detail of Alder Hardwood Dresser with Push-Open Hardware 
Perkins Straw Bale Project — Early LED Drawer System with Internal Illumination Prototype 
Perkins Straw Bale Project — Hardwood Ceiling Installation (Toung & Grove Timber System) 
Perkins Straw Bale Project — Straw Bale Wall Texture with Hand-Applied Finish Detail 
Perkins Straw Bale Project — Designer Nightstand Pair with Integrated Material Detailing 
The Poet Storage Bench — Residential Installation View 
Perkins Tongue and Grove Hardwood Ceiling 
Perkins Sink and Vanity with Custom Tile 
Perkins Exterior Finished Straw Bale Addition
Concept
Explores the integration of natural construction methods with custom interior systems and fabricated furniture elements. Focus is placed on material continuity, spatial warmth, and the relationship between structure and interior function.
Architectural Construction
Straw bale structural addition constructed on-site using natural building methods and hand-applied interior finishes. Developed in collaboration with architectural planning by Rob Perkins and Studio MW.
Interior + Furniture Integration
Custom fabricated interior elements designed to integrate directly with architectural form. Includes built-in seating, storage systems, and handcrafted furniture components developed specifically for the space.
Materials & Fabrication
- Straw bale structural construction
- Hand-textured interior plaster finishes
- Tongue & groove hardwood ceiling system
- Custom alder hardwood furniture fabrication
- Integrated low-voltage lighting systems
- Brass hardware detailing
- Custom tile and concrete sink/vanity system
- Built-in seating and architectural storage systems
Process
Concept Development → Architectural Planning → Structural Construction → Straw Bale Construction → Interior Framing → Furniture Fabrication → Surface Finishing → Lighting Integration → Final Installation & Detailing
Final Result
A fully integrated residential environment combining natural construction methods with custom furniture and interior fabrication systems. The project unifies architecture, interior space, and handcrafted furniture into a single cohesive material experience.