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Value Objective:
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MountainHaven, located in Aurora, Colorado,
focuses on the design and production of one of a kind pieces of custom, hardwood
furniture and home accessories. Two key objectives are kept at the
forefront of the design and construction processes; delivery of heirloom quality
and the creation of a distinctive piece of functional artwork to accentuate the
environment in which the piece(s) are placed. |
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Collaboration Phylosophy: |
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The design of any piece is a collaborative effort
with the those who commission the piece, or pieces. Functional and aesthetic
needs are explored with the client. Guidance with ideas and possibilities is
provided to the client to help develop the concept for the work. Consultation is
provided with respect to wood species selection and type of finish, keeping in
mind the functional and aesthetic desires of the client. This
collaborative process results in a piece of functional art that suits the
character of the space in which it will be placed as well as reflecting the
tastes and personality of the client. |
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Construction Standards:
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MountainHaven, with vary rare exception, uses
only solid hardwoods to construct your design. Occasionally, hardwood veneer
panel may be used when more appropriate than a solid wood panel in order to meet
functional specifications without compromising quality, or in circumstances
where quality would actually be enhanced. Joinery is done using
interlocking joints, such as mortise/tenon joinery, dovetails, finger joints,
etc. and does not rely on single
surface, screwed joints. This ensures high integrity joinery and avoids joints
weakening over time by easily broken glue planes and wood shrinking away from
screws, as some woods will do. |
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Finishing Methodology:
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MountainHaven
develops the finish formulation for each commissioned piece with the goal of
accentuating the beauty of the selected wood, or woods, without comprimising the
visual richness to be found in the figure and clarity of the wood itself.
MountainHaven encourages the selection of a wood species that will naturally
meet the aesthetic goals in color and texture naturally, or with only a very
subtle color treatment. The finish suggested for any particular piece is
made with thought given to how the piece will be used and the care
required over time while bringing out the greatest beauty in the woods
incorporated in the work. This allows the full and true beauty of the selected
woods to complement the space with enduring beauty. |
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Source Management Standard
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Every effort is made to perform all work on a
commissioned piece in-house. The studio shop begins the work with the careful
hand selection of woods, obtaining any necessary accessories (hardware, etc.)
and continues with all cutting and milling, joinery, assembly, preparation for
finishing, finish development and application, and delivery and setup (within
limited radius). MountainHaven does not make
it a practice to outsource any of the woodworking involved in the creation of
your commissioned pieces except in rare circumstances. For example, some
elements, such as creation of leaded/stained glass inserts, etc. will be
outsourced when necessary. |
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Lifecycle Continuity |
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MountainHaven is a very personalized studio. You
will collaborate with one individual through the full lifecycle of the process, from conceptual
consultation to completion of your commissioned work. The consultative advice
you will receive in the design phase will be given by the individual whose hands
will mill, join, assemble and finish your exquisite piece. This ensures that
your desires will not be lost, or miscommunicated, in any hand offs between
the different phases of your project. |