Wiles Entry

Wiles EntryOriginal design by Dale JohnsonIndiana Limestone17' x 14' x 5'
Wiles Entry
Original design by Dale Johnson
Indiana Limestone
17′ x 14′ x 5′

This piece has turned out to be the culmination of my architectural design career thus far. It still stands, and I am glad for that. I designed everything here, inside and out. I hope I get another challenge like this someday.

Boy howdy those door maker wood dudes did beautiful job.
Boy howdy those door maker wood dudes did beautiful job.

Such a beautiful entry! I am grateful to have been part of it. And it still stands, and I am still in contact with the client!

Carved by the great Matthew Palmer. Check him out- www.matthewgraypalmer.com
Carved by the great Matthew Palmer.

Designed and installed by me and the great Jack Oliver. You think hanging a ceiling like this is easy?

Inside the most solid things... is your best friend
Inside the most solid things… is your best friend, Jack Oliver (back in the day…)

A little detail of what went into making this. Pun intended.

And on the corners the little sinners weep... a sinner on one side, a saint on the other
And on the corners the little sinners weep… a sinner on one side, a saint on the other

In the dark of night the corners are completed…

Indiana Limestone17' x 17' x 8'Original Design by Dale Johnson
Indiana Limestone
17′ x 17′ x 8′
Original Design by Dale Johnson

I hear from the client occasionally… all is well with the work. How cool is that?

Wiles EntryOriginal design by Dale JohnsonIndiana Limestone17' x 14' x 5'
Wiles Entry
Original design by Dale Johnson
Indiana Limestone
17′ x 14′ x 5′

Craftspeople working together can do such amazing things….