Shelves for an antique book shop:
 I was asked to create a set of shelves that not only had practical use, but also portrayed a strong visual presence for the shop. At waist  height I incorporated a glass lid on top of an open shelf that allowed for rare or special books to be displayed and read without the need for touching the items themselves. Also, the lid was  strong enough to place books on when taking them from the higher shelves. At the end of the unit I carved a large bird design incorporating some small books that could easily be seen by passers by, and therefore created a visual desire to enter the premises.