Gallery
of my work
Osmosis Day Spa
Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary in Freestone, California is part of the Green Spa network http://greenspanetwork.org/. Natural clay wall finishes called 'Alis' were applied to the walls to give the Spa a connection to the earth, assist in air purification, and create beauty.
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Osmosis Day Spa continued...
Alis (clay paint) wall in reception area.
Mocha Alis in 2 shades.
Massage client waiting area.
Taylor/Engvaldsen Residence
Before and after. Alis (clay paint) over sheetrock.
Mitro/Levine Residence
This is a SIPS (structural insulated panels) house that performs with high thermal efficiency, but it lacked psychological warmth and personality. We installed custom designed clay finishes for this house. The introduction of colour, in concert with the naturally 'grounding' materials transformed this house into a 'home'.
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Mitro/Levine Residence continued...
Hume/Ohanian Residence - Straw bale
Straw bale house- Earth plasters on the interior and exterior of this house. Interior plasters are finished with a yellow clay Alis paint. All plasters and paint recipes were designed specifically for these clients.
House designed by Architect Bob Theis. Plasters done in conjunction with Tactile Interiors.
Yellow Alis over earthen base plaster. Lime plaster detailing around windows and fireplace.
Master bath.
Polishing the plaster with a stone.
Yellow clay Alis over earthen base plaster.
Guest bathroom
Faschauer Residence
Highly pigmented clay Alis finish with Mica flakes. Design illustrates the moon over a mountain range.Installation done with Tracy Thierot of Tactile Interiors.
Private client, Monte Rio, Ca.
Scuplted earthen owl oven. This super-insulated oven is designed to cook food for large groups.Owl designed and built by Janine Bjornson, walnut/fir door designed by Janine and built and carved by Robert and Lorri Kurzfeld.
Cob construction
Cob wall with earth earthen plaster. Recycled shingle roof.
Roof frame constructed with FSC certified materials.
Mixing straw into sand/clay mix.
Santa Rosa Placemaking Project
Workshops
Student built straw bale. Natural plasters (interior and exterior), poured adobe floor, living roof, and reclaimed windows and doors.
Raising bales at a workshop. Numina Studio, San Jose, CA.
Numina Studio, San Jose, CA.
Ecalyptus and Bamboo frame with willow wattle panels.
Domincan University students learning to Cob.
Walls are made from willow and bamboo wattles, and clay wattled panels.
Janine guides the students making their mixes.
Pouring 2nd coat of adobe floor.
WORKS
