Salvage.

The New York Times published an inspiring article about Dan Phillips and his construction company, Phoenix Commotion, which builds unique low-income housing out of reclaimed materials.

Something about the haphazardness of these homes reminds me of the imperfect beauty of a Gee's Bend quilt. I especially love the colors of these layered shingles and the herringbone look of the ceiling below.

[ All photos by Michael Stravato for the New York Times. ]

1.  Old shingles, arranged by color.

2.  Frame samples on a ceiling.

3.  Wine bottles embedded in a dutch door.

4.  A wood-burning stove from an old ship.

5.  Dan Phillips and one of his buildings.

6.  Osage orange wood countertop.

7.  Cattle bone chair.

8.  Dan Phillips and a house in progress.