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Throughout his over 50 years in the business of architectural woodworking, John Okumura has worked with architects, interior designers, builders and construction firms to deliver the architectural woodworking products that were envisioned for their clients.  A partial listing of professionals with whom John has done work for includes:

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Emmanuel Feingold, Interior Designer

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Masami Takayama  (Chicago Institute for the Study of Architecture Technology, Inc.

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David Kaufman Interiors

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Paul Konstant, architect

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Dennis Langley, Weese Hickey Weese

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Mike Shibayama, architect

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Calvin Miyagawa

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Newton Kerr Associates Interior Design

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Pepper Construction

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Sharel Interiors

 

Len Cullum was a woodworker with Custom Cabinet Corporation and worked for John Okumura.  Len was one of the original crew who worked on the Osaka Gardens Gate.  Len specializes in Japanese style customized woodworking.  His website is at  http://www.shokunin-do.com.  Even after Len left Custom Cabinet Corporation, John kept in contact with him.
 
 
In addition, John was familiar with Craig Kucina.  Previously a general contractor, started Plane Spoken in 1999.  Craig  specializes in Japanese style customized woodworking.  His website at http://www.planespoken.com.

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