Industrial Construction & Associates, Inc.

Architect:

Butterfield, Rudie and Seitz

Scope Of Work

Noteworthy components of the project included:

 

• Mirrored lighting and a 150 pound chandelier is the centerpiece of the main area of the salon.  The chandelier was mounted below an acoustic paneled ceiling.  We built the frame and housed the structure with acoustic panels.

 

• The feature wall at the front of the salon is semi-circular, giving the space a dramatic and unique look. 

 

• There were extensive plumbing upgrades throughout the facility.  Each pedicure station has its own sink.  And in the restrooms, the lavatories are wall-mounted instead of floor mounted.  It’s referred to in the trade as “carrier mounted”.  While it’s rare in commercial settings, it can be found in high-end residences and some institutions. It provides a clean look and it’s easier to wash the floor and walls.  There is a small risk in that if something goes wrong with the toilet, it requires opening up the wall.

 

• Electrical upgrades help create the appropriate atmosphere.  Every light fixture is on dimmer switch.  Every fixture was hand chosen by the owner.

 

• One of the requirements of a nail salon is the 750 cubic foot per minute exhaust requirement.  By comparison, the requirement for households is 60 cubic feet per minute of exhaust.  This called for the development and installation of a massive exhaust system.   

 

• The salon is situated between two restaurants.  That means extra steps had to be taken for noise attenuation for the two massage rooms.  During the open house event, several potential salon clients put the effectiveness of the sound attenuation to the test.  Folks laughed in the hallway and could not be heard inside the rooms.