4" Our craftsmen apply knowledge from many years of experience to bring every architectural detail to life. Building Positive Results Every Time. 16" 3/4" PANELS 97" STATUE CASE (BY OTHERS) MODULAR ARTS PANELS (BY OTHERS) 48" 3/4" FIRE RATED PLYWOOD BACKING GLASS PANELS & STANDOFFS (BY OTHERS) ALUMINUM BASE (BY OTHERS) 4" The design team spent many hours detailing the project while RCS Millwork was constructing and detailing everything, recalls Sherman. "We worked handin-hand with RCS throughout the construction and RCS' computer modeling and machining were vital to the project's success." Pulse Design was great to work with, adds Hecht. "When challenges came up we were able to work through solutions quickly and get back on track with project completion. Constant communication with the design team and general contractor helped. Several shop visits during the construction of the project helped visualize and adjust details to fit with field conditions and final design intent." "RCS has fabricated many pieces of casework on projects throughout our medical center," says Brown. "It was RCS who suggested paneling the sanctuary surround to aid in fabrication and ease of installation." 4" Teamwork The curved shape of the sanctuary was influenced by a napkin sketch of a nautilus coupled with inspiration from a Richard Serra sculpture, points out Sherman. "The aluminum reveals were also an intricate part of the design; they coil around the curves and intersect each other flawlessly." "This curved wood jewel provides a beautiful and unique space for contemplation," says Brown. "The aura of the wood product wraps around the space and engulfs all who are within. The verticality of the curved walls directs one's focus up toward peace and healing in both a spiritual and physical sense." The two largest challenges encountered were the height of the project and the elliptical shape, says Hecht. One wall is 14 feet tall and the other is 16 feet tall. "Both walls were constructed in our shop with a ceiling height of 14 feet, six inches. This created some challenges. Our employees worked off lifts to fabricate the walls in sections that were manageable" Crafting and installing the enclosure in an existing space without it feeling like an obstruction was a challenge that was beautifully met, summarizes Brown. 105" Unusual Shape 37" - Dustin Hecht, Vice President 2" 5-3/4" 2-1/4" 10" 1 VERTICAL SECTION @ Sanctuary summer 2017 I designsolutions 37