Tree Abstract
From a series exploring camera motion during exposure
Pocket Shelter
My tiny house: a 200 square foot study in efficiency and beauty built primarily with local and salvaged wood.
Sonoma Bathroom Shower
An open-air pool house bathroom and shower designed and built in Sonoma, California.
Dandilion
One of my favorite plants in one of it's most magical expressions.
Pocket Shelter Siding Detail
Detail of the barnwood siding, salvaged wooden shutter and window organization from my tiny house.
Yome School
Yome: a hybrid yurt/dome structure with a fabric skin stretched over a geodesic wooden frame. Built with instructions and hardware from Red Sky Shelters.
Sonoma Pool House Addition
Entry to bathroom.
Siding Detail 2
Close-up of salvaged barnwood siding on the Pocket Shelter.
In Process
A typical scene at my table saw during construction, reference drawings close at hand.
Vanity Light and Mirror Detail
From Sonoma Bathroom Addition showing reclaimed mirror and salvaged wood paneling.
Pocket Shelter Under Construction
In from of my old studio in downtown Asheville.
Eave Detail
From Sonoma Bathroom Addition showing rafter tails, reclaimed copper gutter, reclaimed door and custom-made cedar over stained cement board siding.
Forest Abstract
From a series of abstract photographs exploring camera movement during exposure.
Clerestory Detail
Custom clarestory window made from reclaimed entry door.
Workshop
In downtown Asheville.
Pocket Shelter Interior
During construction, showing custom wood paneling, black-stained loft joists made from salvaged barnwood and salvaged pine flooring.
Storage Room
From Sonoma Bathroom Addition showing pebbled concrete floor, used locker units and salvaged wood paneling.
Lights and Clerestory
From Pocket Shelter under construction.
Changing Room
From Sonoma bathroom addition showing salvaged wood paneling, salvaged hardware and 'floating' cedar bench.
Welcome to aaronmaret.com, a visual narrative of my work, my process and my aesthetic inclinations.
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What I Do
My creative practice revolves around the parallel processes of designing and making. I find that in the creation of something, whether artwork, a piece of furniture or a built environment, the richest and most satisfying results arrive out of a unified design-build approach.
I offer architectural design services coupled with a collaborative building process that maximizes cooperation and communication and delivers the highest quality built product. I also create unique woodworks, custom furniture, architectural installations, artwork and photographic prints.
With each project, my aim is to discover unique design solutions that accentuate the synergy of the people, place, and elements present. I bring a passion for exploration, creative thinking, and an open-heart.
Perennial themes in my work are organic modernism, creative use of salvaged materials, ecological design, natural building, and seeking the perfect mix of utility, durability and beauty.
I’m interested in taking on projects with a focus on quality, sustainability, creativity and innovation. If you’d like to discuss your project, feel free to get in touch.