Our Craft

Our mission is to bring to life our partners' design vision through our passion for woodworking and exceptional craftsmanship.

With every project, we strive to foster respect for the craft and high quality of work and develop trust-based, lasting partnerships. Our craft is rooted in our desire to learn, grow, and take care of each other and our community.

Our Services

Superior architectural millwork, cabinetry and custom furniture

Complete project management, design development & budgeting thru installation and final finish

Expert CAD, engineering, and fabrication design services

Coordination of multiple trades, including data, electrical, flooring, acoustic, and specialty metals, among others

Compliance for LEED-certified projects

Signatory to the Cabinet Makers, Painters, and Carpenters unions

Our Shop

In 1999 Design Workshops moved to a new 45,000 sq. ft. facility in Oakland, CA, enabling us to produce the most sophisticated and consistently exceptional architectural millwork. Our facilities include:

State-of-the-art, computerized European woodworking equipment

Precision veneering equipment to create custom veneer panels in-house

Custom-designed, down-draft spray booth and finishing room

Increased storage and maintenance capabilities for greater quality control

One of the most technologically advanced millwork facilities on the West Coast