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!
Last week we began fabrication on the 1st floor bulletin board and began to assemble parts for the mailbox surround and 2nd floor message center. All the pieces are coming together nicely and we’re preparing finish samples for architect approval.
Don Gluing the dominoes for an extra-long panel
Extra Long Amber Panel Glued and Clamped - This piece is for the Mailbox Surround
Cutting 1st fl. Bulletin Board Miters with our Festool Track Saw
Setting Biscuits at 1st fl. Bulletin Board Miters
Clamping the 1st fl. Bulletin Board Together
Spring Clamps hold the Glued Returns at the 1st fl. Bulletin Board Frame
Unrolling the Cork
1st Floor Bulletin Board - Assembled and ready for Finishing
The mailbox Surround is coming together nicely
This shows the build-out behind the Q Detail Panel
Dry-Fit of the Q Panel with Chocolate Horizontal Grain Backer
Just a couple of Samples - The finish really brings out the color difference in the bamboo.
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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