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Our Benches @ Willowbrook Permanent Supportive Housing Site

by Lee Buchanan July 28, 2022 in Case Studies, Community Builders, Partnerships

Our Benches @ Willowbrook Permanent Supportive Housing Site

Our Community Builders just completed their first commission--a fleet of four custom built entryway benches for the Willowbrook, a permanent supportive housing site in South LA. These benches are made from Red Gum Eucalyptus wood salvaged from LA street trees by Angel City Lumber

The main benches sit between two adjacent one bedroom units and offer residents (or our tired shop dog) a place to relax and convene with neighbors.

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Throughout this project, our Artisans practiced the fundamental principles of furniture making including design, lumber selection, prototyping, machining, joinery, assembly, and finishing. We are so proud of their accomplishment!

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Thank you to Restore Neighborhoods LA for commissioning this work from our Community Builders Program and big thanks to the Would Works shop manager, Briana Pero, who oversaw this project!





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