Glass Cutting Brick

One of my favorite details on the facade of Original Music Workshop is finally coming to life.

Original Music Workshop Rear Facade Revealed

The rear facade of Original Music Workshop has been revealed, thanks to the recent demolition of our neighbor.  Enjoy it while it lasts...

Restaurant Stair at Original Music Workshop

Here's a construction detail of the restaurant stair at Original Music Workshop. It is a wrap-around, triangular plan staircase with multiple landings that is slightly cantilevered over the yet to be built lobby bar.

OMW Lens Flare

Construction progress and perfect lighting make for a great afternoon at Original Music Workshop . 

Exterior Rail Detail at OMW

Here's a nice detail from a site visit at Original Music Workshop yesterday. This is the service-entry ramp rail, made from solid 1/4" plates of steel.  It's certainly a case of the fabrication living up to the design intention.

OMW Scaffolding Down

As exterior construction nears completion, the scaffolding has come down at Original Music Workshop.

Construction Progress at Original Music Workshop

Construction at Original Music Workshop is moving along swiftly. These photos show the interior performance hall and a few structural details. Notably, the springs footings for columns and beams have been put into place. These footings isolate the structure of the performance hall from vibration to reduce the amount of noise that can enter or escape the room.

First Floor Concrete at OMW

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Last week we poured the multi-tiered concrete slab for the first floor of Original Music Workshop.

First Floor Steelwork At OMW

Steelwork on the first level of the Original Music Workshop is nearing completion.

Concrete Pumping

Today, Branca Concrete Pumping and Corona Ready Mix poured hundreds of gallons of concrete onto a metal pan and steel beam structure to form the roof of the Original Music Workshop.