I believe in the European concept that the front door to your home expresses who you are. With that in mind, all of the homes we built had particular design focused on the front door to reflect our
search for creativity. This door on the Pusch Ridge home is my favorite. Sun rays pattern through the central portion of the door are created by small strips of wood. They radiate out from the top left corner of the door where a quarter circle can be seen. This is a cast resin piece, heavily laden with brass key filings from a local lock and key shop. Directly below this resin casting is an irregular shaped leaded glass window and followed by a sheet copper shape that ends at the wood sticks forming the light rays. At the bottom the light rays terminate in a symbolic rocky landscape created by shaped and molded wood pieces. Don't ask what this design means because I dont know. It may mean different thing to different people. I just enjoy the design and feel of the various materials used.
The door is large and heavy; 8 feet high and 4 feet wide. It has roller catches to hold it closed and a dead bolt lock for security. The large wooden handle is repeated on both sides. A light purple wash stain is used covered with a clear mat finish.
*More detail on my art can be found at my website <www.apatchablue.com>
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