When designing a conference room, the choice of table is one of the most critical decisions an organization can make. The table not only serves as the centerpiece of the room but also influences the dynamics of meetings, collaboration, and communication. Two popular options that have gained traction in modern office design are U-shaped and...

What does “Agile” mean?  It’s the ability to move quickly in different directions depending on the circumstances. In manufacturing, agile is difficult. Factories work best when they make the same thing, over and over, in huge quantities, without modification. The opposite of agile.   Paul Downs is agile. We...

Occasionally we’re asked by a client to incorporate branding that’s specific to their organization, that’s different than our traditional methods. We’ve had some fun with these projects. We’re happy to collaborate and create a really cool table that makes a statement, using materials and references that will promote...

Almost three years have passed since I wrote Part 1 and Part 2 of our series on slab tables. Those posts  took you through a slab purchase, and then a design exercise performed with two slab sets from different trees. Unfortunately, we’ve been busy, busy, busy since then and the slabs are still leaning against...