The Executive Office - (Part 16) - Final Photography

After the installation was complete JLT was generous enough to allow access to his office for a day of professional photography. The resulting high resolution images are versatile enough to use not only in blogs, emails and websites but also printed media such as magazines and books.

As you can see from the full room images, the completed office looks magnificent.

The walnut on the Herman Miller sofa in the foreground nicely complements the East Indian Rosewood used on the other furniture pieces.




The desk is the focal point of the room, although the mass of the 108" long top is visually lighted through the use of a deep undercut bevel and the inlay of over 250 pieces of mother-of-pearl around the perimeter.








The drawer pedestal on the desk has 2 box drawers over file drawer.




My favorite detail is the one which is barely seen - namely the point on the back side of the desk where the undercut bevel transitions into a vertical plane.




A total of 3 grommets were inlaid into the tops of the desk and credenza, with great care being taken to align the grains of the wood to make the grommets looks as unobtrusive as possible.




I love the sweep of this curve...




The credenza was custom fitted into the corner, with the curved edge of the top ending exactly at the edge of the window.






A single key enables all drawers to be locked at one time.




At first glance this looks like an architectural wood panel set into the wall.




The panels are actually doors, which conceal audio/video components above...




....and a safe down below.




The A/V components are mounted into a custom pull-out rack system, to allow for ease of installation and maintenance.




The Scotch Bar.




Showing the detail of the faux ivory inlays as they frame the satin nickel pull.




The split shells on the Scotch Bar pivot open to reveal a function interior, which provides a granite mixing surface as well as ample storage for beverages, glasses, ice bucket and accessories.




The corner detail of the Scotch Bar.




The motorized television cabinet, as viewed from the back.




The wedge shaped cabinet has 2 doors for access to storage. These doors also provide access to the lift mechanism for service and maintenance.




The motorized television cabinet, as viewed from the front.




The television raised; shown facing the sofa.



The television rotated 90 degrees so that JLT has the option to watch while sitting at his desk.

Perhaps the most interesting feature of this office is how all of the electronics and lighting that has been integrated into this space can be easily controlled using little more than the touch screen of an IPad.

Hopefully these features will be properly demonstrated in an upcoming video.

The Executive Office - (Part 7) - The Motorized T.V. Cabinet

The previous post provided details of the custom Scotch Bar being made for JLT's office. This next post will show the work in progress on the motorized T.V. cabinet we are making for the same space.

Since the T.V. needs to be angled into the room, this special triangle shaped cabinet had to be made. This cabinet will house the electronics, with the openings in the back meant to receive access panels that will allow for future service - if required.

This is the main cabinet that will house the T.V. lift mechanism. The cabinet exterior is crafted from East Indian Rosewood panels that have been secured together with glued rabbet joinery. Once the glue has dried some inlay beads of solid Rosewood will be precision fit into the corners.

This image shows the two cabinets joined together. The vertical channel at the back left of the cabinet allows the cables to move freely with the lift mechanism as it travels up and down.

These images show the lift mechanism going through a dry run. Cut outs for outlets and data cables have been added to the left gable, based on site measurements taken earlier. The recessed base will be clad in stainless steel, and a black granite top will be made for the triangular cabinet.

This shows the T.V. cabinet from the opposite side. The lift cabinet enclosure will be finished in satin black lacquer, with its removable front panel being shaped as a template that will be custom fit around the T.V. after installation.

By the way, did I mention that the T.V. also rotates?

It does, but that's not the best part. It turns out that the coolest feature of this project is the Savant wireless control system that's being installed which will allow all electronics in this office to be run off an IPad.

Technogeeks should stay tuned for the next post, because it's going to include a video previewing the Savant system going into JLT's office. (It totally rocks!!!)

Next: The Executive Office - (Part 8) - Hardware