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Following is an abridged illustration of the project design process
associated with the "Kaya Entryway" (Gallery III). It
is intended to give potential clients some insight into the evolution
of a commissioned project. Each photograph represents just one of
the many major steps taken to complete this project. The project
shown in this example was commissioned by a renowned, San Diego-based
interior designer for her new home. The entryway is a mahogany re-creation
of an antique entryway.
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This is a photograph of the severely bleached, worn, and
cracked original entryway from which the design process began.
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On-site measurements and photos were taken from which the
blueprints and the proposal were drafted and submitted to
the client. (Any revisions to the blueprints and/or proposal
would be made at this time.) Upon signature of the final contract,
all materials, including the finish and hardware, were ordered.
(Note: full-scale drawings are made of any iron work, carvings,
door frames, moldings, etc.)
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The lumber was selected and matched according to grain and
color. (This is a very crucial stage of the construction process,
since grain and color mismatch can completely compromise a
project.) Each board was labeled with a corresponding mark
that matches that parts designation on the cutlist.
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All parts were then milled to rough dimensions and allowed
to acclimate, after which they were milled to their individual
net sizes. All joinery was then machined to very tight tolerances.
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Molding was then shaped using an SCMI T-130NPS shaper, which
is notably one of the finest shapers of its type. (Moldings
are either of original design or made to match existing moldings,
and may be milled from almost any species of wood.)
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The parts were then dry-fitted prior to cementing into place.
(All panels are pre-finished and end grain sealed to retard
expansion and contraction which would later result in cracking
and/or warping.)
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Hand-carving on this project was executed in two ways: 1)
carved directly into the doorframe itself, or 2) carved and
then applied. The rosettes were turned, carved, and then applied
last. (Some carvings are applied because in certain instances
it would remove too much material from a board to arrive at
a "relief carving." Equilibrium at a cellular level
would be disrupted resulting in a warped board.)
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After a tremendous amount of sanding and finishing the doors
were installed in their new home. The final step in the project
was the incorporation of the ironwork for the sidelights and
the rosettes.
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To see the finished photographs please visit Gallery
3
Client Experience
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