Vanis Salon & Day Spa | Valparaiso : Workstations

When Vanis Salon and Day Spa in Valparaiso began renovation efforts, we were contacted to submit proposals for new stylist workstations. Having completed several projects for the Vanis Salon Brand we understood the practical and aesthetic needs required for this project. The owner worked closely with us to ensure the new workstations would not only be stylish but also stand up to the wear and tear of a salon. The new workstations feature a flush frame and soft close drawers; 4 divided and 6 deep drawers for product and appliance storage. The workstations attach to a wall-mounted appliance station outfitted with electrical service and stainless steel tool-holders. The design is complete with wrapped stainless steel tops that hold up against hot styling tools, styling products, and strong dyes.

Workstations and Appliance Docks Installed and Ready for Stylists and Clients

Workstations and Appliance Docks Installed and Ready for Stylists and Clients

Single Workstation and Wall-Mounted Appliance Dock

Single Workstation and Wall-Mounted Appliance Dock

Appliance Dock with Stainless Tool Holders and Electrical Service

Appliance Dock with Stainless Tool Holders and Electrical Service

Installing Workstaions

Installing Workstaions

Appliance Docks Awaiting Workstations

Appliance Docks Awaiting Workstations

Look at all the drawers!! We fabricated 70 drawers for this project.

Look at all the drawers!! We fabricated 70 drawers for this project.

Workstations lined up at the Shop

Workstations lined up at the Shop

Patiently waiting for special order stainless steel inserts. The metal inserts will protect the appliance docks from hot styling tools.

Patiently waiting for special order stainless steel inserts. The metal inserts will protect the appliance docks from hot styling tools.

Gary Courthouse Podium

We continue to work with the Lake County Superior Courts on their Technology upgrades in all their courtrooms. The Gary Superior Courthouse, built in 1927, is the first to receive a podium that reflects historic woodwork. The podium is designed to fit all the digital upgrades: printer, ELMO projector on full-extension locking slides, and wiring concealed behind a removable panel. The framework for the podium stayed the same as our original design, the front and sides were altered to reflect the details found throughout the courtroom. The rich cherry finish and antique brown granite help to blend the new podium seamlessly into the courtroom. The finishing touch to the podium is a hand-carved, hand painted State Seal of Indiana.

Front with removable panel & hand-carved, hand painted state seal

Front & Side with Fluting & Medallion details that match the original tables & paneling in the courtroom

Back showing functionality of full-extension slide for the ELMO projector

Back showing functionality of full-extension slide for the ELMO projector

Before Finishing

Before Finishing

Pediment Details compliment existing Judges stand & courtroom paneling. The small leather tab allows the front panel to be removed without visible hardware.

Pediment Details compliment existing Judges stand & courtroom paneling. The small leather tab allows the front panel to be removed without visible hardware.

Moody-Nolan Reception Desk

Modern reception desk for the downtown office architecture firm Moody-Nolan, finished with Matte White Color-Core Laminate. The original finish on the newly built desk, built & 'completed' by another company, was rejected by the client. We were contacted to strip and refinish the desk. The project involved painstakingly removing the original finish and applying the new Color-Core laminate to achieve a sleek seamless look. The entire project was completed over a long-weekend in May.

 

Finished Reception Desk features crisp white finish & modern lines.

 

Removing Original Finish with Heat-gun and Putty Knife

In Production, clamps help keep the laminate flush to the sharp corners. 

Laminate Stripped off and prepared for new Top, Face, & Sides.

Refinished & awaiting delivery

Casa Querétaro Lobby Millwork

We've wrapped up Casa Querétaro & have great shots of the installed lobby Millwork. It was great working with Design Bridge Architects & Denco Construction on this project. We look forward to more projects in the future. 

View of entire finished lobby

17' bench with cantilevered seating

Main Lobby - Mailbox Surround with Q Detail, Bulletin Board & Bench

Uplighting Detail at the top of the Mailbox

Slat Detail with Routed Letters Behind

2nd Fl. Bulletin Board

Casa Querétaro Lobby Millwork

A few weeks ago we delivered the last of the Plyboo Millwork to the Casa Q site. Last week, while delivering other millwork, we were able to see the site carpenters finishing up the install. It’s great to see it finally come together on site. We’re looking forward to seeing it again after the trades finish the final touches in the building.

Unloading the Mailbox Surround

Bringing the Mailbox Surround inside - a tight fit through the door.

Wall Panel Bundled up - placed for scale.

Wall Panel Bundled up - placed for scale.

The first look at the Lobby installed - The trades are still onsite.

The first look at the Lobby installed - The trades are still onsite.

Looking over details

Looking over details

2nd Floor Bulletin Board is wrapped up!