Stair Enclosure Work at the monumental stair was deemed to be the most intricate and challenging by the architect, woodworker and project owner. Markham says it was intricate "since the patterning and color had to match up both vertically and horizontally and through a series of solids and voids. As a key design feature of the building, there was no margin for error." Meeting the schedule was a constant challenge, Markham continues. "We were able to expedite the turnaround time of the shop drawings by holding work sessions where the design and logistics could be addressed by all parties in the room. This process was particularly effective where multiple trades were involved." "Due to the intricacy of the panel and slat alignments that carried up from the main lobby at ground level and finished off at the fourth floor with soffit panels that terminated at a skylight, everything had to be precise," adds Aballo. "The panels and slats touched and matched continuously up through four floors and were completely circular." summer 2019 I designsolutions 29