Reception Desk + a Rod

[lynx]

Here is a few pics of a reception desk I have just finished. Clients design, wanting a bigger area for the receptionist to sit. Main timber is Cherry with 35mm elliptical edges to countertop and transaction tops. Bulkhead to conceal electric roller shutter to match desk.

First things first. Autocad the plan so the client can see the approx size and shape, along with a visual so they understand the over-all look.



Then onto drawing out fullsize on an MDF rod. No matter how many dimensions you add to the autocad drawing, you have to work of a rod when it's shaped. Made life alot easier.

Once the rod is drawn, the tops are marked out and cut to shape.





Once the shaped items are cut, it's time to start making up the main framing.



The main framing nearly complete. One of the main observations from the old reception desk was the amount of cables running round the floor. I hate cables so increased the width of the framing along with a series of 80mm diameter holes to use as a service void. Cables now run inside the desk, out grommets in the overtops and grommets in the access doors to the inside faces.



Lower front panels fitted. Rear storage unit starting to take shape.



Unfortunately I again forgot to take any more pics so it's straight to the final thing.

[jonnyd]

looks Good. I am impressed by the computer visuals. Did you charge extra for these or did you just do them to get the job. I used to do 3d studio renderings to show to clients but found i was spending all of my evenings doing drawings they now get a quick autocad 2d drawing.

I think you may have to beef up your fan heater to keep that place warm ;D

jon

[jfc]

Nice job and i also like the cad .

[dom]

Nice job mate, as Jase. said excellent visuals

[lynx]

I usually create a quick 3d to go with the quote, if it's a bigger job. 9 times out of 10 it'll help me get the job as the client has a better view of what it being priced. That one was a quickie, not much detail. If they pay for the design time then i pull out the stops



I find you can clear up alot of problems with finishes, grain direction and general little bits before the job starts. This is alot easier to change than when things are nearly ready for fitting.

[jfc]

The major problem i can see with that is you actually need to work out how the job is going to look and how you are going to do it maybe weeks or months before you start it . I find that i know how to price what most people ask for as i have done it before so i only need to check material prices etc and dont need to give to much thought to the labour time .
I'd be tempted to make the cad look really crap so the end result was even better ;D

[engineerone]

very nice mate, but did you quote extra for the christmas cards? ;D

paul

[lynx]

the original visual that went with the quote was just a basic reception desk. More of a "I'll help you design it like this one" kind of thing. Once the order has been agreed then i'll create the working visual. This then gives me time to think over the jop, get things ordered early if special etc.

If it's something that been done before then i may just show previous works, even use an old visual and jsut change the timber species.

[paulchapman]

Very nice work.

Cheers

Paul

[sainty]

I love the visuals (and the desk too, of course!). Do you feel that the extra effort is rewarded with extra work? Be interesting to see if something similar is achievable in sketchup (only because that's all I know!)

rgds


Stu

[modernist]

Very nice job. What software were the visuals?

Brian

[lynx]

I do think it helps with extra work as a different division to this client has seen the drawings and got in contact for other work, even before seeing the reception desk itself.

I used 3d studio max 2009 design. Very costly originally but on yearly subscription now so slightly easier on the pocket. I use this software for visuals only for other clients so not just for woody stuff.