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The Woodwork Institute selected Northwestern Design as the winner of the Ralph B. McClure Craftsmanship Award. This program honors Woodwork Institute Accredited Millwork Companies for exceptional craftsmanship.

Northwestern Design was chosen for its interior work on the UC Berkeley Lower Sproul Student Community Center project.

The Lower Sproul project included the Eshleman, Cesar Chavez and MLK buildings. Trespa wall paneling was utilized throughout the Chavez building. The Eshleman building consisted of administration offices with workstation desks made of walnut wood veneer casework. Many of the administration desks were made out of Richlite laminated composite vertical slats with Cosentino Eco-Top engineered stone top work surfaces. In the corridors, beautiful solid walnut slab seating areas are found.

NWD was able to offer constructability suggestions that were critical for allowances for solid lumber expansion and contraction to maintain long-term structural integrity. The veneer layup in random match pattern was carefully selected for color and tone and was ultimately a worthwhile effort.

Throughout the dining and cafeteria areas, extended bench seating fabricated out of walnut lumber can be seen. The main entrance is adorned with a stunning three-dimensional, wedge-shaped central paneling system. This feature is surrounded by randomly matched walnut veneer panels extending into the second level system above. The entrance is breathtaking and well worth the extra time and energy required to make this project shine.

This project came together beautifully and offers a stunning interior for those who attend, work or visit the UC Berkeley campus.

General Contractor – McCarthy Building Companies
Architect – Moore Ruble Yudell