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.
The first look at the Lobby installed - The trades are still onsite.
Looking over details
2nd Floor Bulletin Board is wrapped up!
We've been pushing through the sanding, finishing and assembly on the first floor pieces. Everything looks great!
Fitting the base on the bench
1/4 Quirk Detail at Bench
Scuffing the sealed bench parts
Bench Finally in Finishing - The Chocolate color looks great!
Q Panel in Finishing
Finishing the letters by hand
Staining
Scuff - Stain - Wipe
Slats are Set
Mailbox Surround After Finishing
Q Panel Finished & Attached to Mailbox Surround
Since our last update, we’ve completed the fabrication of all Plyboo elements. This post focuses on the Second Floor Message Center. We received approval on all finishes from the architects and have started assembly and finishing.
Routing for Tight-Joint Fastners
Ready To Glue the Return Panel
Preparing the seam at Second Floor Message Center
Second Floor Return Panel Assembled
Second Floor Upright with cleat system in place
Second Floor Message Center Assembled
Sealer Applied - scuffing and preparing for top coat
Our extra shop help is perfect for scuffing in those hard-to-reach places
Lower Portion in our spray booth
Finished & Assembled - Now to dis-assemble and wrap for delivery
For the last few months we’ve been hard at work finalizing all the details for this unique project. We’re fabricating all the millwork for the 1st and 2nd floor lobbies in a residential low-rise in Chicago’s Pilsen Neighborhood. This is our first time working on a LEED project & our first time working with Bamboo. The material used is Plyboo Brand ¾” Vertical Grain Plywood in Amber and Chocolate; the different colors and linear grain will complement the contemporary design of the lobby. The 1st floor lobby features: a detail panel with letters ‘CASA Q’ Cut out on CNC, a mailbox enclosure, 8’ wall paneling, a 17’ bench with floating geometric protrusions, and a coordinating message center. The 2nd floor lobby features 8’ wall paneling and a cork bulletin board.
You can learn more about LEED & Plyboo by visiting theses websites - or - clicking the links above.
http://www.usgbc.org/leed
http://www.plyboo.com/
Unloading the Bunk of Plyboo
Detail Panel Fresh off the CNC
Sanding the CNC Letters
Fred & Don Working on Slat Detail Mock-Up
Casa Q Detail with Slats Mocked Up
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