Wood Urban Design

Nov 2023

During the second week of June 2020 we had a substantial storm roll through and take out a large chunk of a white oak at the front of the property. A few days later we cleaned up the mess and then just let it sit wondering what we were going to do.After hours of searching and googling I came across Adrian Plante and Wood Urban Design. Someone who mills and builds? Yes, please! Adrian and his team milled with the tree in March 2021 with the intention of making a dining room table. The milled wood sat at the house curing for another year. Fast forward to September 2022, the oak pieces were picked up and taken to WUD’s shop to prepare it for building. For several months...read full review

Nov 2023

We worked with Adrian and his team to have our beautiful old elm tree milled after it sadly succumbed to Dutch elm disease. Adrian was very responsive to my many questions about the process and he worked with our tree company to coordinate what parts of the tree they would want them to save for lumber. He and his team showed up on time with their equipment and neatly stacked all of the lumber in a convenient spot. We are looking forward to working with Adrian again in a couple of years when the lumber is ready to be turned into furniture!

Nov 2023

I have known Adrian since he first set up his company. He brought artistry and creativity to each project I asked of him. Not only did he create what will be family heirlooms, like the bar table set he made for me from a tree cut down in Wrigleyville ( Cubs fan here) but he brought those of my family back to life. Hopefully the photos I add will illustrate his ability.