This is a project we recently completed for a Coal Harbour townhouse.
Two of the most important things that made this project a great success are the same things that make every project a success; communication and co-operation. The client was very patient and took the time to make sure that his money would be well invested and that his choices with respect to design and materials would be educated decisions. In fact his desire to understand the advantages of one material over another led to an earlier post on the choice between veneer and solid wood.
This project is a great example of the value realized by custom "bespoke" furniture and architectural woodwork as opposed to off-the-shelf or "customized" options. Maximum use was made of the space. The unit is floor to ceiling in a nine foot ceiling height room. Accommodations were made for the electrical to the left of the unit. There is no back in the bookcase section in order not to close off venting in the wall. Everything was considered in terms of what items would be displayed on the shelving and what items would be stored below. Several material / finish samples were provided in order to allow the client to review them in context.
This project also benefited by our ability to produce everything "in house". For example, if a shelf looks better and performs better
at a thickness of 1.25 inches over 1", we make is 1.25". We are not constrained by material manufacturers standards.
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