Upper West Side Library Built-Ins

The Challenge

The pre-war walls were out of plumb by nearly two inches across the 14-foot span. Every shelf had to be individually scribed to meet century-old plaster without gaps.

Our Approach

We templated each shelf in place using story sticks, then milled the walnut panels with a 3-degree back-bevel so they sit flush against the irregular walls. LED channel lighting was routed into the crown molding.