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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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