Bookcase entry – Challenge04
I had already started working on the design for this bookcase when I became aware of this contest. Realizing that my built-in application (designed to conceal ductwork) was quite different from the needs of most people, I slightly redesigned the crown to make it a free-standing bookcase (although, for the sake of safety, I would still attach it to a wall if I were to place this one in my home). The close-up of the crown shows the area for built-in lighting which is simply a 36” fluorescent striplight with a drop-in panel to hide it. This crown is 18” deep by 12” high. The crown molding at the top is standard stock approximately 3¼”. The lower crown molding is also standard stock...
