Millwork / Casework
(Division 6 – 06200, 06400 and 12300)
Tate Ornamental expanded into the Custom Millwork and Casework market in 1993. We
found that many of our clients required this product fabricated and installed in the design space.
Prior to 1993, we found ourselves constantly subcontracting the millwork and/or casework project
portion out. However, the wood on most projects is intended to compliment the overall design
elements including the brass, bronze and stainless steel components. Adding this portion to our
business allows us to manage the entire project and ensure timely delivery.
Since 1993, Tate has completed over $40 Million in Custom Millwork and Casework projects. Some of
the projects we have worked on include:
City Center at Oyster Point Marriott
Newport News, VirginiaThis project is one of our highest profile projects. The projected included the hotel check-in counters, valet stands, bell desk that were all designed using Makore wood veneer and ornate stainless steel inserts. Tate also created the main bar, restaurant seating area, spiral stairs which included wood treads and top rails, feature wall with rain glass and the column covers in the conference lobby as well as all the coffee niches in the guest rooms, the conference room entry door frames and approximately 10,000 feet of running trim. (Makore is an exotic wood with limited availability of hardwood. Tate Ornamental made the trim and faux painted it to match the Makore in most areas due to its limited availability.)
Contractor: Armada Hoffler
Architect: CMSS
Hunter Museum of American Art
Chattanooga, TennesseeThis project was unique in that it utilized Tate Ornamental for both metal work and millwork capabilities. The hallways consisted of a wooden wall panel system made with book matched pine. We fabricated, shop finished and installed the wood panels that were hand selected by the architect. We supplied and installed the corkboard ceiling and walls in the theatre as well as the information desk and security desk located at the lobby. (All of the materials were shop fabricated and finished prior to the installation.)
Contractor: EMJ Corporation
Architect: Randall Stout Architects
Airbus Americas Corporate Headquarters
Mobile, AlabamaThis project featured a monumental staircase in the lobby with oak wood treads, top rails, as well as grab rails. Tate Ornamental also supplied and installed the plastic laminate casework in all of the employee break room areas, conference areas and the copy rooms. We supplied the Alkemi solid surface countertops, a green product made of various types of drill shavings and composite material, in several areas throughout the building. Alkemi solid surface is visually appealing and is available in various colors. It also meets all of the requirements for green building.
Contractor: Hoar Construction
The Richmond Marriott West
Glen Allen, VirginiaThe Richmond Marriott renovation was tied to very important time constraints. This project required stainless steel, wood and granite to complete the design. Tate was able to supply all three of these components allowing the client to work with one subcontractor. We fabricated and installed the decorative wood and granite check-in counters. The cabinets were made from MDF and the interior and exterior surfaces were made using plastic laminate with absolute black stone tops. There were also three feature walls and computer pods made with wood veneer covered MDF, absolute black stone tops and three form decorative infill panels. The project expanded into the restaurant build out to include booth seating, TV stands located at each table, decorative columns, a breakfast bar and an exterior decorative trellis sun shade.
Contractor: Continental Contractors
Architect: Robert A.M. Stern
Caterpillar Financial Center
Nashville, TennesseeThis structure features stairs with decorative maple wood treads and maple wood top caps and grab rails. Tate supplied the monumental stair from the structure to the stainless steel pickets, wood top rails, grab rails and treads. This stair was placed in the interior of the building after the structure was fabricated and required a lot of finagling to get it into the building and hung in a confined space.
Contractor: Brasfield and Gorrie
Architect: Earl Swenson & Associates 99-539
Private Residence
Cottontown, TNThis free standing spiral staircase is constructed of wood with a ¼" metal plate sandwiched in between the layers of wood for structural support. It is then wrapped with Hickory Veneer and stained and finished. The rail and horizontal bar is made of solid bronze posts All of the bronze was oil rubbed for premature aging. The infill panels are made of solid steel with the patina finish applied to give the "gun barrel" appearance. The top rail is made of Hickory and rolled on a spiral to match the stairs. Spiral stairs such as these add so much uniqueness and the finished product is a true piece of art.
The homeowners said Tate Ornamental made the entire process so easy for us, we knew we wanted a grand entrance but really weren't sure what to do and then we were introduced to Tate. They helped us design the main stairway and select the veneers, railing materials and finishes. We were so grateful we only had to deal with one contractor on this project. The process went so smoothly that we had them do the Hickory kitchen cabinets as well as the stone countertops.
Architect: Craig Richardson
