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Technicolor ~ The Room @ 110 Leroy

8. Precision and Attention

“This is a Kinetics Noise Control "IsoMax clip". It is used to support one section of the outer ceiling frame from another. Note the rubber mounting gasket which prevents vibration and noise transfer from metal to metal. At over $6.00 a piece, they are an expensive for a hidden part, yet they are a vital component to our very precise and detailed acoustical construction.”

-Keith E. Pyontek, CEO at Re|Structure Design-Build, LLC

"Everyone involved is so detail oriented on this project. It was the first time I was ever on a project where, if anything deviated from plans, a giant meeting had to take place, and it happened numerous times. If one little screw was moved an inch, there was a giant meeting with everyone who was managing their own practices to verify that a one inch relocation of that screw was okay."

Technicolor~ The Room @ 110 Leroy Street

1. New Concrete Being Poured Over Old Concrete Amongst the list of on-going Re|Structure projects, there is one in particular that is both unique and challenging in numerous ways.  The work is known as “The Room @ 110 Leroy”; the technologically advanced and esthetically rich, new post production and theatre studios for film producer / director Benjamin Murray.  

This venture is a collaboration of Re|Structure Design-Build, Technicolor Studios / Post Works, New York, and architect Rafi Segal.

The ingredients creating this iconic space are the rare blend of advanced film, audio, and acoustical technologies blended into clean, sophisticated architectural design with finely appointed finishes.  All executed at the most demanding levels of superior building craftsmanship.

The studios are of world class stature.

Currently, the industry standard for studios of this kind seems to be un-refined, poorly produced back-room operations.  Quite possibly the result of being complacent or “too comfortable” in how you have always done things in the past.

 The visionary minds of Murray, Pyontek and Segal along with their highly select teams of technicians and craftsmen are revolutionizing the old machine and creating a new industry standard at “The Room @ 110 Leroy”.    

"The original sled was purchased by my friend, Dr. Jennifer Erskine when we were Yard Sale Shopping in 2011. She spotted this vintage antique children’s sled, which I believe to be from around the late 1940s to early 1960s. These types of sleds were mass-produced for places like Sears, Woolworths, Macy’s and other similar stores. The wood in the original sled was mid-grade Red Oak with pine boards for the sled body. Maple was used for the skis and curved back band board. When Jen had purchased the sled, it was obvious that some repairs were needed, and Jen asked me if I would take it home and do the honors. 

Sometime later, I received an invitation: Jennifer’s son was having his first birthday party! Not having children of my own, I always enjoyed my time with Jen’s son, Thomas. Holding a baby brought wonderful new emotions to my surface and revealed a new side of me that I’d never known existed. I needed gift for him, and a fully restored sled; a legacy piece crafted with heart and hand, seemed like the perfect gift.

The restoration began by disassembling the entire sled and creating full size templates of each piece. The lower grade wood used in the original mass production was replaced with premium woods. The maple sled skis and curved back band were in excellent condition so I kept them, stripped them of their original varnish, and painted them a charcoal black. The sled body pieces were re-made in Maple. Red Oak was used for the side rails and back-band posts. Finally, I added Thomas’ name and date of birth in faux gold leaf lettering styled to match the vintage feel of the sled. 

When you find the perfect gift for someone, the giver received as much or quite possibly even more joy from the token than the receiver. That was how I felt as I worked on this extremely rewarding piece. I am not sure what fueled my work more: the crafting and restoration of an heirloom piece or knowing that what I delivered to Thomas may someday be given to his own child on their first birthday."