The material and the maker: How the Indo Pacific’s best designers are using timber

Across the globe, many of the best emerging and established designers specify American hardwoods for their projects and pieces. From the warmer tones of walnut, cherry and alder to the lighter hues of maple, tulipwood and oak, the hardwoods form the perfect material palette for furniture, fitouts, structures, and creative projects.  The US hardwood forest continues to grow faster rate than it is harvested, the range of hardwood species are available, sustainable, and versatile in their use.