Teamwork SOFFIT PANELS BELOW Both the design team and the woodworking firm feel the secret passageway bookcase doors in Varia are the most noteworthy aspect of the project. "They help create flexibility in the space but also give a priceless element of surprise to diners," notes Schaub. "Taking the concept and working with the conceptual details to make the large usable bookcase operate smoothly and with little effort was truly impressive." Each door weighs approximately 1,000 pounds, reports Palmer, and had to be completely fabricated in the shop. The doors were installed in one piece. "By fabricating and cladding millwork around a steel frame, we were able to maintain the rigidity required, and ensure that the doors remain a showpiece for years to come," he says. 28 I designsolutions summer 2017 BLOCKING BLOCKING GRAIN DIRECTION 2 SECTION @ Lower Tier Cabinets