— THE ATELIER

Honest materials,
made in Amsterdam.

A small workshop in Westerpark. Solid timber, hand-finished. Every casing in the collection is fabricated under one roof, by the people who designed it.

A close-up of an AYR casing — oak slats meeting machined brass
— THE WORKSHOP

Westerpark,
Amsterdam.

Our workshop sits in the old gas-works district of Amsterdam West. A 220 m² space with a slot saw, a wide-belt sander, a spray booth, and a small library of sample boards.

Visits are by appointment. We are happiest with samples on the table — please bring photos of your room, the make and model of your unit, and your floor.

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Three rules,
quietly observed.

— THE MAKING
01

Solid timber, never veneer.

Quarter- and rift-sawn boards from three family mills in Europe. Kiln-dried to 8% moisture, jointed and edge-glued in-house, finished with a plant-based hard-wax oil.

02

A shared system of mounts.

Every casing — Studio, Lijn, Kader, Architrave — uses the same French-cleat hung, magnet-snug system. Lift-off in seconds for filter access. No screws visible.

03

Made-to-fit, not made-to-stock.

Each casing is cut to the specific dimensions of your unit. Standard Mitsubishi, Daikin, Toshiba and LG split heads are templated; bespoke dimensions add no lead time.

The materials,
in six lines.

— THE PALETTE
European Oak
House No. 01 · Germany
Open grain, warm honey tones. The most forgiving in changing light. Deepens to a richer amber over five to ten years.
American Walnut
House No. 04 · Ohio
Chocolate heartwood with purple undertones. The choice for dark interiors, libraries and mid-century rooms.
White-Washed Ash
House No. 02 · Denmark
A Scandinavian finish that lets the grain whisper rather than shout. Brightens small rooms without turning sterile.
Smoked Oak
House No. 01 · Germany
Oak fumed with ammonia vapour, its tannins reacting into a deeper, warmer tone. No dye, no stain.
Black Ash
House No. 02 · Denmark
Ash finished deep black with an undertone of smoke. The grain stays visible — a graphic counterpart to walnut.
Light Oak
House No. 03 · Sweden
A bleached take on European oak. Keeps the tactile quality of solid timber but lets the room feel like an etching rather than a painting.