Multiple Summer Projects

To date, there are 4 projects I've been balancing.

• The Triple-Purpose Bookcase
• A Full Basement Renovation
• A TV stand/case
• The Simcha Hall

The TPB is coming along slowly, I mostly just have to figure out the mechanics of the structure and figure out the doors.
The FBR needs to have the full measurements taken from the exterior and then the interior to get the exact measurements.
The TVS/C is still in the layout stage, but it's the lowest priority of all four.
The Simcha Hall, my Rebbi from Yeshiva hired me to measure the pre-existing space and the draw up the floor plans and then pump out a rending of what he wants it to look like. Basically, Preliminary Drawings. The room is based on the Zanger Simcha Hall in Detroit, Michigan. It's elegant and medium in size. Mostly meant for small parties (eg. Vort and Sheva Brachos) (Aka. The before and after wedding parties).

The Simcha Hall is going to have its own post once everything is laid out and ready to print. After that, my Rebbi can pass off the drawings to a contractor and get the construction underway.

Although I won't have a hand in the project post-completion, I still have and will enjoy the idea that I played a part in something bigger than me that other people can enjoy.

What I do wish, though, is that i could have a had a larger creative part in it. Replicating an already existent room is just... not as amazing or fulfilling as other original projects.


Thanks for reading, dear reader :)
~ArchiTalmud

Triple-Purpose Bookcase Project

What time is it? Summa-time!

And that means I've got plenty of time to just work on some projects. For this one, I chose to design and then build a bookcase that would serve a few purposes. Mainly, to showcase my projects, store old drawings and-- specially for this project, the front of the bookcase is 90%-100% covered in cork so I can pin-up on it to view my current drawings.

The process for my projects that I have time to build and design is as such:

• Research
• Design
• Material Research
• Build
• Final Design Fixes

The research is officially done, thanks to IKEA and other sources. The Design is basically a large block that opens up to showcase, closes for pinups. and the bottom layer has 3 drawers with space for rolled drawings.

No Dimensions were added, but the overall dimensions are 12' x 8' x 1'. It will take up the full wall in the back of the studio room I occupy. Later, I will work on closing up the studio and work on lighting. Obviously, it's because it has 2 fluorescent bulbs that constantly flicker and throw hard shadows on my work space.

 

Current Drawings 5-30-2014

 ~ArchiTalmud