Woodwork products are a mix of plain sliced Red Oak and plain sliced, quartered or rift White Oak. An ebonized stain was used in the Whiskey Lounge, while a custom stain was used to match existing areas of the restaurant that were 50 years old. Of particular note, continues Ligda, is the custom bookshelf behind the reception desk which is a completely floating feature supported only by in wall brackets. " This required extensive engineering and coordination with the contractor to ensure the weight of the bookshelves and the books were properly supported. In the restaurant, the curved ceiling beams created challenges due to the intersecting nature of the design. These beams were assembled on the ground into four large quadrants and hoisted into the position supported by custom brass plated brackets. The Whiskey Room created challenges due to coordination of the individual up lighting in each whiskey locker. Electrical chases had to be incorporated into the design and fabrication of each locker and metal inlays were mortised into the cabinets that chased around the room. " " There are two areas that really stand out to me, " says Tolman. " The first is the ceiling expression in the restaurant. This expression is made of stained wood panels that are roughly 12 " to 15 " tall that are curved and interlock with metal detailing that suspend from almost hidden metal support posts. The intricate pattern it creates was inspired by the aerial shots you see of fields where the tractor has created these shapes in the vegetation and celebrates Purdue's long history of agriculture studies. The execution of all the pieces that are flawlessly aligned ground the restaurant experience and become an art piece in the ceiling. " 2153 1537 27 31 " 21 8 " 211 8 " 8 " 211 8 " 21 8 " 635 16 " 211 8 " 8 " 16 " 27 8 " 211 8 " 31 " 30 " WOOD BEAMS R3301 545 16 " METAL BRACKETS METAL CROSS TIE BRACKETS 26 " 5915 16 " 26 " WOOD BEAMS 301 8 " 141 113 141 4 " 4 " 4 " 4 " 941 8 " 543 8 " 8815 METAL 16 " BRACKETS 941 8 " 2915 16 " @ LOUNGE FEATURE WOOD BEAMS summer 2021 I designsolutions 33 RCP