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Prior to work, west perspective
The large pipe was part of the heating system and could not removed. This indeed presented a design challenge. |
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Firing of walls and ceiling
The awkwardly located pipe is in the initial stage of being encased (disguised) into a bookcase archway. |
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(3) Heated window seat construction. |
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The suspended shaded lights are salvaged antiques. A pool table subsequently was placed beneath them. |
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Archway bookcase
Clearly a suspended heating pipe could not remain. Necessity at times turns to virtue. |
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Finished window seat.
Opportunity for a pleasant inversion of “bench warming” while waiting ones turn at pool. |
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Construction in progress, north perspective
Great emphasis was placed on sound isolation. The ceiling is a laminate of sheetrock over sound suppressing board and is suspended on specialized hangers. Mineral fiber sound attenuation bats further suppress sound transfer. |
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Completion, north perspective
Note the ceiling mounted DVD projector. Also, at room’s right corner is a wet bar. |
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Lighting was designed for maximum flexibility. The various task and mood lighting groups are independently switched and adjustable for brightness. |
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End wall details |
The movie screen disappears into the ceiling. The compact disc cabinet to its left is a disguised door accessing electronics. |
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Cabinet detail.
The finish consists of five coats of various stains, four coats of sanding sealer, and four coats of high gloss polyurethane varnish. |
