Music Wall
A millwork feature for a family of musicians in Bridgeland, Calgary
Location Bridgeland, Calgary Size 25' x 9' Collaborator Alloy Homes Status Completed
Collaborator Alloy Homes Status Completed
A piece of craftsmanship for music and display
Commissioned by a family of musicians, this millwork wall was designed to house string instruments, books, artifacts, and electronics. The wall has multiple compartments that are designed specifically for certain items; some showcase instruments, artifacts and books, and others conceal items such as speakers, amplifiers, and a TV behind doors. The wall drops and continues around a corner to become both a reading nook and bench for the dining table.
The composition for this millwork wall was made possible through digital modeling and CNC milling. The box assembly is a monolithic, single unit, rather than multiple boxes attached to each other. This construction method allowed a lot of freedom to creatively compose the wall and to make each compartment tailored for its contents.
The design incorporates a small set of stairs on wheels that can be pulled out to access higher areas.
A custom designed and built dining table is incorporated with the wrap-around bench. The intention was to create a family heirloom; a one of a kind piece of craftsmanship that will last for many lifetimes. The table is crafted using traditional mortise and tenon, lap, and finger joint connections.
