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What is dormouse?
dormouse is a Detroit-based design and fabrication collective comprised of three metal and wood workers with design background. dormouse specializes in the creation of original architectural elements, custom furnishings, and sculpture.

Who is dormouse?
dormouse is Jason Huffines, Billy West, and Jef Hancock. We also have a reliable network of fellow locaI fabricators and a vast assortment of vendors and other resources that we utilize to bring our creations to life.

How does dormouse work?
dormouse can build from architectural blueprints or napkin sketches, working in our full-service metal and wood shops, or on site with our extensive range of mobile equipment. Generally we tend to design, build and install our creations. We can also build an existing design or help you adapt an existing design to suit your individual needs.

Where is dormouse located?
The dormouse workshops are located in Detroit, Michigan at 6447 Mack Ave. 48207

How do I contact dormouse?
Just send an email to one of us:

Jason: jasonhuffines@yahoo.com
Billy: bedub455@hotmail.com
Jef: jef.hancock@gmail.com
Tyree Guyton, Wayne State Campus, Detroit
Engineering, fabrication and installation of steel sculpture for local artist Tyree Guyton.
Sausage Room Lofts, Eastern Market, Detroit
Fabrication and installation of handrail and guardrails featuring blackened and hot waxed steel with finished maple fill.
Grinnell Place Lofts, Corktown, Detroit
Design, fabrication and installation of numerous handrail/guardrail combinations featuring unique fills adhering to the four inch rule code specifications.
The Park Bar, Downtown Detroit
Fabrication and installation of three level steel staircase featuring 2" x 12" stringers and SlipNOT textured treads.
The Majestic Cafe, Midtown, Detroit
Design, fabrication and installation of gaurdrail fill featuring stained formed plywood and stainless steel hardware.
Atwood Residence, Brushpark, Detroit
Design, fabrication and installation of two stainless steel handrails featuring aviation/automotive inspired stanchions.
Hancock Residence, Greektown, Detroit
Design and fabrication of organic table featuring stained wood panels and hand formed steel legs.
Rosa Parks Ave, Corktown, Detroit
Design, fabrication and installation of stainless steel sculpture.
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All images copyright dormouse 2007. Collective bios: Jason Huffines Billy West Jef Hancock