Las Vegas Reception Desk

This project was successfully installed in October, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Measuring nearly 14ft in length and 6ft in breadth it weighs upwards of 600 lbs when fully assembled.  Despite it's size and apparent complexity it was designed to be assembled in less than 30 minutes by three men.  

I shipped it in three components, two large cabinets and the roulette wheel.  All in all it was a heavy piece, but; I felt shipping it in this manner made for an easier install. Installs are always the most stressful aspect of any job. Being 1700 miles from the home base meant we had to have not only a good plan, but a well designed piece. From arrival and unpacking to final once over we spent two hours tweaking this piece into position.  

I'm uploading images of this piece onto the website next week.  In the meantime you can see pictures of it on my flickr page.  Let me know what you think!  Follow this link for images:  USM Reception Desk

Stephen

Las Vegas

Just got back from visiting this jobsite.  We're producing the final 3-D renderings for this concept and presenting them on Tuesday.  Provided no changes we're moving into production next week.  I'll post the renderings after the meeting.  We'll be documenting the process of producing this piece so you'll be able to compare the manufacturing pics against the rendering.  This ought to give a cool behind the scenes look into the world of custom wood fabrication.

What are we building?  A reception desk.  It has an approximate footprint of 6' by 13'.  Featuring a roulette wheel, torsion box construction, and tamo, sycamore, and mahogony veneer.

Update on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 03:04PM by Stephen Evans

As promised, here's the concept rendering the Reception Desk for USM Las Vegas.  Install is in 1st week of October.

Update on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 06:23PM by Stephen Evans

All done.  I flew out to Las Vegas with Doug Turner and Paddy Collins (PNC Indoor/Outdoor) and installed the desk.  The install was perfect...textbook even.  The owners were thrilled and we all got a little R&R on the strip.  

Update on Friday, November 11, 2011 at 06:56AM by Stephen Evans

This project was successfully installed in October, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Measuring nearly 14ft in length and 6ft in breadth it weighs upwards of 600 lbs when fully assembled.  Despite it's size and apparent complexity it was designed to be assembled in less than 30 minutes by three men.  

I shipped it in three components, two large cabinets and the roulette wheel.  All in all it was a heavy piece, but; I felt shipping it in this manner made for an easier install. Installs are always the most stressful aspect of any job. Being 1700 miles from the home base meant we had to have not only a good plan, but a well designed piece. From arrival and unpacking to final once over we spent two hours tweaking this piece into position.  

I'm uploading images of this piece onto the website next week.  In the meantime you can see pictures of it on my flickr page.  Let me know what you think!  Follow this link for images:  USM Reception Desk

Stephen

Boundary Road Restaurant, Wash. DC

This project has moved along quite a bit since my last update.  Construction is under way and the Grand Opening is set for November 2011.

I have the pleasure of being involved in the design of the interior fabric of the space.  My inspriration for the woodwork is based on a fusion of japanese architecture and neo gothicism, with a little modernism to blend it all together.  We're using reclaimed materials throughout the space.  The floors and bar are all made from urban timber, as are the counters and bar tops.  The trim and other architectural features are either reclaimed materials or antique beams.  Call it a contemporary take on traditional forms if you want to define the aesthetic.  I call it warm and inviting without pretension, interesting to the eye, but subtle in the details.

We've put months of effort into creating an environment that offers a pleasing and balanced environment for Chef Brad Walkers regional cuisine.  If you haven't spent time in Washington than you're not familiar with the sophisticated cocktail and cusine culture that thrives there.  Small organic farms and ranches produce high quality products that are found throughout the menu.  They're not putting all their attention into design and food though, I'm assured that the beer menu will feature top notch micro brews from around the country.

I'm beginning the process of fabricating the bar tops and bar facade now.  I'll post some behind the scenes photos of these elements being produced.  Check back in late August for more. 

Recent Projects

This year has been incredibly busy!  We've completed numerous projects both commercial and residential.  They range in scope from Trophy Bases to whole paneled rooms.  The growth in business has left me a little behind on posting new pictures to the website (going back to October of last year) but my staff and I are working on this now.  I'm excited to reveal the following works in the weeks to come.

Distressed Oak Paneled Room, Floor to Ceiling.  Johns Creek, Ga.

Reception Desk, 805 Peachtree.  Atlanta, Ga.

Suite of Beds, Rustic.  Macon, Ga.

Walnut Dining Table. Atlanta, Ga.

Reclaimed Heart Pine Dining Table.  Atlanta, Ga.

Matching Walnut End Tables.  Atlanta, Ga.

Slab Coffee Table.  Atlanta, Ga.

Las Vegas Reception Desk!!

A privately held company is expanding it's operation in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Their new headquarters is a modern glass and steel structure they've designed and commissioned from the ground up.  As first impressions are important they spent months shopping for the right firm to design and build their new reception desk.  I've teamed up with Turner Custom Furniture for this project and together we were able to pitch an original design that was the right synthesis of fashion and function.  Check back in late July as we'll be releasing the 3-D renders of this project and documenting the fabrication process on Facebook.