A Saga of Flying Cranes: Installed
Last summer, I had the pleasure of meeting Kaitlin Drisko, principal of Drisko Studio Architects, known for “Integrating the new with the old…“
I was honored to be engaged to transform a custom-built TV cabinet designed for The Briggs Residence, in the Historic West Adams District. into a singular work of art, that would be the visual focal point of the downstairs of the house. Paul Davidson of Paul Davidson incorporated served as the owner’s liaison, facilitating and supporting every step of the project, from the initial inspiration, to the design phase, through the full-scale making process, to completion and installation of the piece.
Framed by the dentil-style crown molding above,
and the streamlined fireplace below,
the four articulated doors swing open from stippled side pieces anchored to the wall.
The inside surfaces of the cabinet doors are also stippled, then stenciled with a custom motif and variations, echoing other design elements in the room.
The stenciled pattern creates another frame when the cabinet doors are opened,
while the Flying Cranes add movement to the room when they are closed.
The transformed surface becomes a focal point for the room.
This project truly has been “A Saga of Flying Cranes” and a labor of love…
Gratitudes!
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[…] The Flying Cranes project at The Briggs Residence (a historic residence in the West Adams District of Los Angeles) was the brainchild of architect Kaitlin Drisko, of Drisko Studio Architects, who wanted to transform the living room TV cabinet into a work of art . In conjunction with the Owner, and Owner’s rep Paul Davidson, designs and imagery for both the interior and exterior were developed collaboratively. The exterior sides of the cabinet doors are gilded with composition gold leaf, or schlag metal, then painted with the cranes composition. […]