A Saga of Flying Cranes: Installed

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!