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MW Design Workshop Custom staircases, entry doors and installations in wood and metal. Est. 1985 MW Design Workshop was established in 1985 by Alex Zukowski.
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With over 25 years of building custom staircases, we also produce a variety of furniture and cabinets. Our capabilities include woodworking, fine joinery, bent wood, steel forging and fabrication to provide the ultimate level of service and customization for architects, designers, builders, and home owners.

10/15/2026

From raw steel on the shop floor to final installation.

A lot of quiet hours go into a build before it ever makes it to the job site. From cutting and fitting raw material to applying the final patina and setting it on site, watching all those individual steps come together never gets old.

Put together a quick look at the journey this project took from start to finish. Grateful for our crew and all the hard work that goes into every single detail.

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It’s finally come together.Seeing this staircase fully installed in its new home makes every hour spent detailing on the...
10/13/2026

It’s finally come together.

Seeing this staircase fully installed in its new home makes every hour spent detailing on the shop floor completely worth it.

From the first cuts in the shop to the final adjustments on site, this one tested our precision every step of the way. We could not be prouder of how it turned out or more grateful to be part of such a special build.

Massive thank you to this incredible team for trusting us with the metalwork:

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A closer look at the integrated stair and railing system we delivered for the Enfilade House in collaboration with  ,  ,...
10/06/2026

A closer look at the integrated stair and railing system we delivered for the Enfilade House in collaboration with , , and .work .

To tie all three levels of the home together, we combined in house CNC machined white oak and plaster bases with a continuous steel handrail. We preassembled the entire steel rail in the shop ahead of time to make sure the sightlines stayed smooth and installation on site was exact.

Always a privilege bringing complex, multi material designs to life with a great team:

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Custom details throughout this Hillsdale Modern Ranch remodel.We had the pleasure of working alongside   and   across mu...
09/30/2026

Custom details throughout this Hillsdale Modern Ranch remodel.

We had the pleasure of working alongside and across multiple scopes on this project.

The main focal point is a custom milled white oak and blackened steel stair railing system, featuring integrated LED lighting built directly into the underside of the handrail.

Beyond the stairs, we fabricated the steel range hood and custom kitchen shelving, detailed the fireplace surround, and carried matching steel accents out to the back deck with a mid century inspired railing. To wrap it all up, we even built a custom slide right alongside the outdoor stairs.

Monumental glass and blackened stainless steel pivot door.This statement entryway was engineered with ultra thin sightli...
09/25/2026

Monumental glass and blackened stainless steel pivot door.

This statement entryway was engineered with ultra thin sightlines and pushed right to the absolute limit, using the maximum size glazed insulated glass panel our manufacturer could produce. To top it off, we fully integrated the hardware directly into the home’s security system.

Always a privilege bringing ambitious builds to life with such a great team:

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09/23/2026

Out of the shop and onto the track.

Every now and then, it’s good to step away from the tools, put down the tape measures, and just hang out as a crew. Instead of our Salmon fishing trip of years past, this time we decided to go racing at Pat's Acres.

Franklin took Pole position both sessions, and he's got a target on his back next time we go out. Bruises and scratches are healing. Grateful for this team and all the hard work everyone puts into the shop every single day.

A look at all three scopes we delivered for this project, featured in Portrait Magazine!We engineered a massive hot roll...
09/09/2026

A look at all three scopes we delivered for this project, featured in Portrait Magazine!

We engineered a massive hot rolled steel range hood with zero visible fasteners, built a custom anodized aluminum light fixture enclosure, and finished the fireplace surround on site with our custom blackened patina while protecting the stone and concrete hearth.

Always a privilege collaborating with incredible teams:

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Another scope we got to handle on this project, featured in Portrait Magazine!While the structural fabricator built the ...
09/02/2026

Another scope we got to handle on this project, featured in Portrait Magazine!

While the structural fabricator built the fireplace surround, our team stepped in to clean, detail, and apply our custom blackened patina on-site. The real trick here was getting a rich, even finish without damaging or discoloring the surrounding concrete or solid surface hearth stone.

Always a privilege collaborating with incredible teams:

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Another scope we got to tackle on this project—featured in Portrait Magazine!For the light fixture, we built a custom an...
08/27/2026

Another scope we got to tackle on this project—featured in Portrait Magazine!

For the light fixture, we built a custom anodized aluminum enclosure designed specifically to handle the installation attachment while keeping true to the designer’s original intent. Clean geometry, sharp lines, and seamless integration with the space.

Always a privilege collaborating with incredible teams:

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Honored to see this project featured in Portrait Magazine!We had the opportunity to fabricate this custom range hood, fo...
08/26/2026

Honored to see this project featured in Portrait Magazine!

We had the opportunity to fabricate this custom range hood, focusing on clean lines, tight tolerances, and getting the fitment spot-on. One of the biggest challenges on this build was sourcing a clean piece of Hot Rolled steel at that size, then engineering an attachment system that kept everything dead flat and rock solid with zero visible fasteners.

When you're making a centerpiece like this for a kitchen, every single detail counts.

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8811 Huff Avenue NE
Salem, OR
97303

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7am - 4:30pm
Friday 7am - 4:30pm

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