Children's Playroom - Vestry Street

Located at Vestry Street, this project involved the redesign of an existing children's playroom/play center for client TC Browne & Co, with design by Dado Architecture PLLC. The design concept introduced natural wood elements and a soft, muted color palette to balance warmth with playful energy. The goal was to transform the space into an engaging, safe environment while maintaining a clean, contemporary aesthetic.

The Challenge

Unlike typical custom millwork applications such as kitchens or closets, this project required fabricating playful, non-linear elements. The design incorporated continuous curves in place of straight lines — both as a visual strategy to suggest movement and as a safety measure to reduce sharp edges. Achieving precise and smooth curvatures presented a significant fabrication challenge, requiring advanced planning and technical execution.

Our Solution

Our team developed a specialized approach to meet the unique requirements of this playroom renovation: - Conducted on-site templating to capture exact dimensions for millwork integration - Applied veneer finishes over curved substrates to achieve a seamless, smooth radius throughout - Coordinated closely with the design team to ensure alignment between architectural intent and fabrication tolerances - Utilized advanced CNC routing techniques to create precise curved forms - Implemented safety-first design principles with rounded edges and smooth transitions - Selected child-safe finishes and materials that meet commercial safety standards

Results

The completed playroom delivers a natural, organic character through wood tones while maintaining a bright and playful atmosphere with accent colors. Curved millwork elements define the space, creating both visual flow and safer conditions for children at play. These curved forms also double as interactive elements, shaping zones that encourage movement and exploration without harsh corners or edges. The project demonstrates precision fabrication techniques applied to a non-traditional millwork scope, merging design intent with technical execution.