Commissioned to revitalize the lobby of a Sikh place of worship in Little India after two decades without upgrades, our focus was on delivering a welcoming first impression. Despite limited resources, our design-build service prioritized dual functionality and durability. We replaced weather-damaged wooden shelves with easy-to-clean epoxy-grade metal alternatives and introduced angled shoe shelves with pull-out drawers for head coverings. A custom-built bench tripled seating, cleverly concealing storage for cleaning supplies. Elevated shoe storage and a floating sink cabinet created an illusion of spaciousness. The community's enthusiastic response confirmed the success of our efforts in transforming the lobby into a more inviting space.
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[ TEAM ]
Client: Devon Gurdwara Sahib of Chicago®
Design: Sukhmit Kalsi
Project Manager: Sukhmit Kalsi
Sub-Contractors: Byron Construction Co.; Container Store Installers
[ SCOPE ]
Size: 200 SQ. FT.
Flooring: Leveled subfloor and installed new anti-slip floor
Finished Carpentry: Additional shoe and head covering storage (Elfa), custom bench seating that doubles as storage for cleaning supplies
Plumbing: New floating sink vanity, faucet, paper towel dispenser, hand sanitary station
Electrical: Replaced all switches, outlets, and cover plates w/ decora style Lutrons
Walls: Drywall repairs, low VOC paint
Ceiling: New ceiling tiles
