March 2016 marks the 25th anniversary of Atelier Viollet’s residence in its current address, 505 Driggs Avenue, Williamsburg, Brooklyn. In commemoration, the workshop wishes to share a bit of the history and development of Atelier Viollet. Atelier Viollet studio, 2016. Atelier Viollet was originally located on Metropolitan Avenue between Lorimer and Union. Beginning around… [Read More]
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Meet The Atelier Viollet Team: Stan Loskot
Stan Loskot began working at Atelier Viollet in 2004. Having just moved to New York from Florida, he was looking for a position in an established cabinet making shop. He heard about Atelier Viollet and was intrigued by the positive reviews he received from friends. Stan showed up at the workshop, ready to show his… [Read More]
Meet The Atelier Viollet Team: Tashi Tsering
Tashi Tsering started working for Atelier Viollet in October 2011, where he has since been motivated by his surrounding colleagues and the workshop environment. He reveres his fellow coworkers, acknowledging them as “master craftsmen”. They inspire him to create intricate and beautiful furniture out of raw materials. While reflecting on his woodworking experience, Tashi appreciates… [Read More]
Meet The Atelier Viollet Team: Waldemar Gozdek
Waldemar Gozdek has worked for Atelier Viollet for over 10 years. He can attest to the morning routine the entire workshop knows so well: at 7:30 am, Jean Paul Viollet enters the workshop, greets his employees with a handshake, and discusses the day’s plan. “Without this simple routine,” Gozdek adds, “any given day could go… [Read More]
Meet The Atelier Viollet Team: Joseph Taliercio
Joseph Taliercio has worked with Atelier Viollet for two years, and he is very clear about the impact his time at the workshop has made on his life. Aside from mastering new techniques, like working with exotic materials, specialty dying processes, and various metal patinas, he admits to feeling inspired by Jean-Paul Viollet’s passion for his… [Read More]
A New Shipment of Gypsum
A new shipment of Gypsum arrived at our workshop recently. A very difficult material to process, it will be used in a new prototype for which fabrication will begin shortly. Here at Atelier Viollet, we pride ourselves in being on the front lines of exploration when it comes to innovative applications of our favorite materials,… [Read More]