Weinig Group : Expertise in Solid-Wood Processing
A strong linear theme unifies the space and creates a calming Zen-like atmosphere . The fast-growing wood Lyptus ® was chosen for its warmth and resemblance to African mahogany .
WEINIG
• World market leader in moulders .
RAIMANN
• Leader in rip-optimization technology .
GRECON
• High-performance fingerjointing equipment .
DIMTER
• The authority in optimizing crosscut saws and edge-gluing equipment .
WACO
• No . 1 in high-speed planers and moulders .
CONTROL LOGIC
• Vision-scanning equipment , optimizing software and system integration .
MATERIAL HANDLING
• Integrated solutions for rough mills and solid-wood processing .
Michael Weinig Inc . 124 Crosslake Park Drive Post Office Box 3158 Mooresville , NC 28117 USA 704 / 799-0100 Fax : 704 / 799-7400 E-mail : sales @ weinigusa . com www . weinigusa . com
50-years ’ time really appealed to their desire to use sustainable materials . They also like the color and grain , which is quite rich and similar to mahogany . It was the first and only material we showed them , and it became an important part of the storyline of this project .”
Strong horizontal lines are a major theme in the D & K space , first on the reception desk and echoed on the walls , coffee tables , and the etched glass used in the conference rooms .
“ We wanted to use the Lyptus ® in big , bold pieces ,” says Griswold . “ If you look at the layout , the main room dividers are a series of four wood boxes that march in a row through the plan . They ’ re actually thickened walls that hold technology , art , and storage space . They ’ re really more furniture pieces than walls , both beautiful and functional .
“ There are some pieces in the main conference room of which we are particularly proud . Two are storage units , built under each of the two windows facing the pond . They have drawer fronts of slatted solid Lyptus ® wood , echoing the reception desk . The big Honduran mahogany table has integrated power and data concealed under flip-up panels .
“ This was a project where all the elements came together very well – form , function , and the mission of the client .” n
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