The result can be a wonderful surprise as I just discovered when I came across the entry way door to an Encinitas residence designed by the very talented Joseph McCarter, the Principal Designer at J.W. McCarter & Associates. I happened upon a close-up shot of our green patina lizard set which was posted on Instagram and reached out to JWM to find out more.
What I discovered was an entry way grand in scale that seamlessly married the skills of wood artisans, glass makers and bronze sculptors to create a unique entry experience. The close up shot of the Lizard handle set only hints at the puzzle like design of the door and frame that was Joseph McCarters’ creative solution to a shortage of long boards of Mahogany.
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Photographer Nader Essa, Photos Courtesy J.W.McCarter & Associates
The puzzle design accentuates the scale of the entry and it is a playful theme that is carried through with our whimsical gecko pull mounted as an incidental accent on the right side of the door. Nature is clearly the driving force for this entry statement and the tropical monstera adansonil “cheese plant” fabricated in stained glass by Glass Light Studio is the vine that weaves from the top to the bottom of the door tying together the parrot, gecko and lizard.
The entry door acts as a bridge from exterior to interior. The grandeur of exterior is achieved in part through the scale of the mahogany puzzle sections and by the upward shining light manufactured by ELA. The treatment of the door interior is more familiar with the door being integrated with the surface of the interior walls and mounted art.
The photographs shown here are courtesy of J.W. McCarter & Associates and the photographer was Nader Essa who specializes in architectural and interior design photography
The door was fabricated by Busch Woodworking.