The UAW Urban Ash Workspace

Crafted from solid ash hardwood, this expansive workspace also features engineered wood panels. The ash was dried and milled from a series of large live edge slabs. The live edge was removed and replaced with a smooth chamfer to allow for a clean, modern appeal. All shelves, wall slats, drawer fronts and desk components are solid hardwood finished in a hard-wax oil with a slight taupe tint to gently enhance the beautiful and complex grain. The body of the cabinetry was ebonized black to tie in with the room colour and to provide dramatic definition to the wood grain. The design of the media cabinet considers the complex web of wires to be hidden and was constructed with a false back with cutouts. Adjustable shelf pins allow the height of the shelves to be customized for the media components. The deep pull out drawers feature soft close, undermount slides for ample storage with a sleek profile. In lieu of hardware, bevelled finger pulls were shaped into the solid wood drawer fronts. The desk is supported by solid ash legs, featuring overlapping joinery intricately cut into the wood, eliminating the need for concealed screws. Recessed, hidden adjustable felt pads ensure any irregularities in the floor go unnoticed. The tabletops are secured using detachable threaded bolts, facilitating convenient movement and relocation when necessary.