WITHOUT CRAFTSMANSHIP, INSPIRATION IS A MERE REED SHAKEN IN THE WIND Johannes Brahms

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2 WITHOUT CRAFTSMANSHIP, INSPIRATION IS A MERE REED SHAKEN IN THE WIND Johannes Brahms A building is like a face. The architect creates the shape the proportions and features. But it s the detail and finish that complete the character, giving the face expression and individuality. Making it smile. Good joinery is key. It can make the difference between a lifeless box and a welcoming, memorable space that s a joy to live and or work in. It can cover essential elements, like windows, doors and staircases, and unique special features, from the purely decorative to the eminently functional. It can be at the cutting edge of modern design, or it can hark back to a gentler age. With the help of our unique bespoke joinery workshop, it can do almost anything you want it to do. We design, build and install bespoke furniture for individual homeowners, hoteliers, universities, retailers, schools, interior designers and architects. For many years we have taken pride in producing the highest quality, bespoke architectural joinery for a range of diverse clients with highest expectations. You can commission us before, during or after a project is underway, and from our base in Scotland, we can service just about anywhere in the UK. There s virtually no limit to what we can achieve. A sleek, imposing reception desk for an office complex, architraves for a restored Georgian manor house, a stairway for a cutting-edge duplex apartment, a unique storage system for a cellar full of precious vintage wines. Equally, if you need simple solutions for skirting, panelling, windows and other essential elements, we ll apply the same exacting standards of quality and craftsmanship. Because in joinery, the difference between the beautiful and the ordinary comes down to skill, care and quality. Or in one word, craftsmanship.

This piece was constructed in prefabricated sections in our production

3 Bespoke circular wine cellar in both solid timber and veneers with integral lighting, temperature and environmental controls. This piece was constructed in prefabricated sections in our production facility and transported to site for final assembly within the basement of a private residence.

QUALITY & CRAFTS MANSHIP EXE M PLARY S E RVIC E, Our service is led by dedicated, experienced managers, each with a great understanding of the craft of joinery.

overall design and working alongside our clients to advise, guide and ultimately deliver superb pieces of work.

4 QUALITY & CRAFTS MANSHIP EXE M PLARY S E RVIC E, Our service is led by dedicated, experienced managers, each with a great understanding of the craft of joinery. Moreover, they also have a track record of working with architects, builders, specifiers and homeowners to achieve the best and most efficient solutions, choosing materials and techniques to suit the overall design and working alongside our clients to advise, guide and ultimately deliver superb pieces of work. We work with each client closely whether a homeowner or a professional, to help develop ideas, find cost effective solutions, inspire and delight. Once a project is planned, our craftsmen come into their own. We employ a team of highly skilled, experienced joiners. To work with us, they need to demonstrate complete mastery of their craft, as well as attention to detail, reliability and imagination. Our people are the best, and they take enormous satisfaction in delivering a superb service. We can produce any form of traditional architectural joinery, and many specialist areas and new techniques in fact we ll be delighted to consider and quote on any piece of work. With an on-site paint shop and coatings service, we can go far beyond the joinery service to provide a true finished product to meet your specification. We produce all work to the highest standards of finish and fit on site as required. Our projects range from individual pieces and restoration pieces to whole home, building interiors and project specific fit out furniture for retailers and hotels. And as buildings continue to change with wear and use, and because timber is a living, breathing material, we pride ourselves on offering an exemplary aftersales service. Whenever you need our help, you can rely on our full attention. Bespoke solid timber cabinets installed to receive server canopies in a five star hotel and restaurant. The installation was constructed to suit the exact requirement of the refrigeration and food chiller plant for the kitchen server areas in the restaurant.

Abertay University Display cabinets constructed of veneered panels with

The installation was undertaken during nightshift operations so as to

solid timber, coloured veneers and glass.

with integral voice, power/data and secure roller shutter installations.

a specific storage and seating installation, known as the Think Pod

This required the creation of a curved seating unit within a wall

The piece was constructed in solid timber with the seating upholstery

This also had lighting and data feeds for connection to the University

Ristol Homes For Studio Ristol our craftsmen undertook fit-out works for

Each of these projects required our team to work with designers and

5 Abertay University Display cabinets constructed of veneered panels with integral lighting. The installation was undertaken during nightshift operations so as to not affect the day to day running of the university, which was operational throughout the contract. Wallace High School The works involved cabinets for trophy storage in solid timber, coloured veneers and glass. All reception desks were bespoke for the individual school environment with integral voice, power/data and secure roller shutter installations. Abertay University Library This project also involved the production of a specific storage and seating installation, known as the Think Pod within the library. This required the creation of a curved seating unit within a wall storage unit. The piece was constructed in solid timber with the seating upholstery installed on site. This also had lighting and data feeds for connection to the University network. Ristol Homes For Studio Ristol our craftsmen undertook fit-out works for dressing rooms, vanity cabinets and bathroom fit-out works. Each of these projects required our team to work with designers and clients to meet exacting standards from these individually designed high specification homes. Abertay University Centre of Excellence in Computer Games Education The Ribbon Lighting Structure which connects the entrance to the reception desk and on throughout the facility was constructed in prefabricated units in our joinery workshop and transported to site in sections for speed of installation. The installation also had complex services installations which were co-ordinated and installed by our team on site. The structure was then finished in high gloss acrylic panels and a polymer stretch fabric.

INNOVATI DESIGN, I NNOVATION N N AND PARTNERSHIP ON&P We can take care of every aspect of You don t need to examine the work Stewart Milne Group has become the project from beginning to end.

6 INNOVATI DESIGN, I NNOVATION N N AND PARTNERSHIP ON&P We can take care of every aspect of You don t need to examine the work Stewart Milne Group has become the project from beginning to end. of a particular craftsman or ask for Ar one of the UK s We can complete any joinery tasks, his reference, because we do that. the building, timber from stairways to reception desks You don t need to worry that your construction industries and from shelving to doors. But designs are not achievable because maintaining we can also deliver unique, one-off we bring together our expertise with reputation. And projects. Creative, innovative new that of the designer. And there s to let anything anythirp T leading forces in frame and through impeccable we re not about spoil that. designs. Sustainable, ecological no need for you to find a painter or solutions. Sensitive restoration of finisher to work on the project after NE unique and historic buildings. RWe we ve installed Sd our work, because can do it all. we ll do that for you too. Above all, you ll get exactly what you ve asked for, finished to the highest quality. y. HIP

7 Solid Walnut staircase with curved leather encased handrail.

HISTORY HERITAGE &VISION C RAFT BO RN O F Founded by Stewart Milne CBE in Aberdeen in 1975, our Group has grown to become one of Britain s biggest and best-respected building companies.

sustainable solutions, supplying timber frame systems and products to many other builders and developers.

And in collaboration with developers, local and national government, industrial and commercial clients, our construction division has been responsible for some of the most successful

Fine joinery has always been part of our work, and over the years we ve amassed a wealth of experience and skills through working on our own projects and for our clients.

8 HISTORY HERITAGE &VISION C RAFT BO RN O F Founded by Stewart Milne CBE in Aberdeen in 1975, our Group has grown to become one of Britain s biggest and best-respected building companies. A highly successful brand in residential development under the Stewart Milne Homes name, the Group also includes Timber Systems, in which we lead the industry in innovation and sustainable solutions, supplying timber frame systems and products to many other builders and developers. In commercial development, we have a proven track record in identifying, securing and developing highly successful sites throughout the UK. And in collaboration with developers, local and national government, industrial and commercial clients, our construction division has been responsible for some of the most successful and high-profile public and private sector developments. Fine joinery has always been part of our work, and over the years we ve amassed a wealth of experience and skills through working on our own projects and for our clients. Our bespoke joinery workshop has evolved as we ve built a team of dedicated, skilled joiners, as well as project managers who combine commercial awareness with an innovative approach to design, problem solving and service. Our workshop has the skills and capabilities to work for you, whether you re an individual home-owner, an architect, project manager or specifier, or you re responsible for large projects in building, commercial development or retailing.

Solid timber joinery package for retailer including integrated lighting,

Our project and design team were fully involved in the design process at

and without disruption to the retailers operations.

by our master craftsmen using end-grain veneers to bespoke architectural

9 Solid timber joinery package for retailer including integrated lighting, sound systems and IT. Our project and design team were fully involved in the design process at an early stage to ensure this fast-track project was delivered to budget and without disruption to the retailers operations. The receptions desks in the main foyer of this luxury hotel were produced by our master craftsmen using end-grain veneers to bespoke architectural designs. The desk itself was produced within the workshop and our team of craftsmen then carried out the co-ordination of services and installation on site.

10 TO ARRANGE FOR A QUOTATION We d very much like to discuss a specific project if you have one in mind. If that s not the case at the moment, we d still like to meet, so that we can demonstrate the skills and capabilities of our workshop in more detail. We will be delighted to visit you on site or at your office, or to arrange for you to come to us. To begin with, please or call us. We ll build from there AUCHTERARDER Hunter Street, Auchterarder, Perthshire PH3 1PA Tel: Fax: ABERDEEN Peregrine House Mosscroft Avenue, Westhill Business Park, Westhill, Aberdeen AB32 6JQ Tel: Fax: GLASGOW Kestrel House 3 Kilmartin Place, Tannochside Business Park, Uddingston G71 5PH Tel: Fax: MANCHESTER Harrier House 2 Lumsdale Road Cobra Business Park Trafford Park Manchester M32 0UT Tel: Fax: OXFORD Falcon House Curbridge Business Park, Downs Road, Witney, Oxon OX29 7WJ Tel: Fax:

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