Design Detail

Hawk Heights: Casework/ Fireplace/Stair Assembly

At Hawk Heights, these coordinating elements serve as both a functional solution and a commanding design statement. This custom feature unifies the condominium’s dining, kitchen, living and bar areas with precision and style.

A honed gray limestone hearth extends beyond its role as a fireplace base, transforming into a sculptural five-step stairway that gracefully bridges the 24-inch elevation change between rooms. Above, ebony-stained oak casework reaches the 14-foot ceiling, offering concealed storage while maintaining a refined, architectural presence. A blackened steel panel above the fireplace ensures both durability and visual contrast.

This carefully executed assembly transforms a challenging space into a dynamic focal point, proving that great design can be both purposeful and visually compelling.

Architect

McHenry Shaffer Architecture

Contractor

Gene Fritzel Construction

Interior Designer

Lisa Schmitz Interior Design

Photographer

Nate Sheets

Resources

Casework: Gillpatrick Woodworks   Cut Stone Hearth and Integral Stair: Carthage Stoneworks  
Additional Woodwork: Gene Fritzel Construction   Fireplace: DaVinci, supplied by Midwest Fireplace   

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