The new owners were in the process of gutting this approximately 2500 square foot apartment on Marinaside in Vancouver when they contacted us.
Interestingly, the building is on the exact site where not so long ago sat Fyfe Smith, one of the largest wholesalers of furniture grade hardwoods in Vancouver.
The apartment was about ten years old and the previous owners had decorated it in a kind of post modern style. The new owners were after a more contemporary look.
They had done some basic sketches and compiled some photos of things they liked. They also had a number of very specific requirements to accommodate appliances, electronics and personal effects.
Through a process of producing and revising design and shop drawings we arrived at a final design. I also provided a number of samples for materials and finishes in the range they liked. Once the client approved the detailed shop drawings and samples, we moved on to the production stage.
This was a complicated project to build and install as it required a lot of co-ordination with other trades. There were many changes made to the design as we moved through the process. Most of these changes resulted from revisions to specifications for electronic equipment and appliances.
Logistics were also challenging, as they often are with these condo locations. Care has to be taken not to disturb neighbours and parking is always an issue.
Everyone involved, the owner, the contractor and us as designer, manufacturer and installer of architectural woodwork co-operated to make this project a great success and a pleasure to be work on.
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