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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

 

 

 
 
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." 
 

 

 TRIBUTE to Bill Owens
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.

 
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

 
 

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