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Harley Ashbaugh
Designer/Fabricator
Harley's
interest in the arts and design began early in life. He attributes his
father (and the invaluable hands-on training his Dad provided by allowing
Harley to assist in his machine shop) for the inspiration which eventually
developed into his passion for architectural woodworking design and fabrication.
Ashbaugh began his formal training in design at The
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) after being awarded a
Portfolio scholarship by the school's Admissions Department. While attending
SCAD, Harley worked as a custom woodworker for Intermarine Savannah as
well as a kitchen designer for a local business--jobs providing valuable
hands-on learning experience in different types of woodworking.
Following his graduation from SCAD in 2002 (with a major in Interior Design
and a minor in Furniture Design), Harley worked as an outside sales/design
consultant for a custom cabinet company before associating with Bill
Owens (owner of Architectural Woodworking and Design--see Tribute
below) in 2003.
Work produced by Harley and AWD has recently been featured in Southern
Accents, South
Magazine, Savannah Magazine,
and Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles.
According to Harley, "I have a great crew of guys behind me who make up
an integral part of the company. We work well as a team, and I could not
accomplish what I do without their help, support, and dedication."
Harley lives in Savannah, and he is married to the former Malyssa Pinson. |
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Contact Harley
Ashbaugh
Ashbaugh
Woodworking
Designs
of Savannah, Inc.
Member of
Woodworkers
Guild of Georgia
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PHILOSOPHY
Harley Ashbaugh, President
Ashbaugh
Woodworking
Designs
of Savannah, Inc.
The goal of AWD of Savanah
Inc. is to provide our clients with high-quality, architectural woodworking
which has been customized for their individual needs--including desired
style, creative design, purposeful functionality, time requirements, and
budget considerations. By actively engaging our clients in the design process,
we are better able to interpret the end result desired so that a clearly
developed architectural design can be implemented in a timely manner.
After we are commissioned to proceed
with an architectural woodworking project, we make every effort to exceed
all expectations of our client in a manner reflective of impeccable craftsmanship,
consummate professionalism, and uncompromised integrity. Upon the
completion of a project, we follow-up to make certain that all work was
satisfactorily performed and that the client is 100% pleased with every
aspect of our work as well as the professionalism with which it was carried
out.
In summary, the goal of AWD of Savannah,
Inc. is to provide the attention-to-detail and stellar craftsmanship which
is congruent with our company slogan: "Producing the ultimate in custom-made
furniture and cabinetry."
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TRIBUTE
to Bill Owens
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Bill Owens
(1944-2008)
Owner of
Architectural Woodworking &
Design
Savannah, GA |
Bill Owens expressing
love and congratulations
to Malyssa & Harley Ashbaugh
at their wedding reception
(less than 2 weeks before Bill's
untimely death).
It was the last time they saw each
other.
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| Bill Owens was a mentoring
friend who treated me like a son. A master in the field of architectural
woodworking design, Bill instructed me in ways my college degree did not.
Always sharing with me his dreams and vision for the company launched,
Bill often told me that he was training me to one day "carry on" the company
he started to the "next level." However, I had no idea that time
would come so soon or that, when it did, Bill would no longer be available
to provide the guidance I valued.
It is still difficult to realize
my friend /mentor/ business partner is gone. However, my relationship with
Bill's son and siblings remains a close one, and I stay in contact
with them. Each has been assured by me that I will always revere
Bill's memory and will endeavor to continue his work with the same
dedication and work ethic Bill modeled for me.
--Harley Ashbaugh |
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22 W. Bryan St.--PMB 224
Savannah, GA 31401
Telephone: (912) 220-2335
Fax: (801) 708-0842
E-mail:
AWDsavannah@yahoo.com
Harley Ashbaugh
Designer/Fabricator
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