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| Completed
in 1826, Thomas Jefferson's Academical Village at the University of
Virginia continues to reflect the vision of its founder. Between distinctive pavilions that represent unique architectural orders, 54 student rooms surround an expansive lawn that embodies Jefferson's vision of learning. The first contractors at the Academical Village were James Dinsmore and John Neilson. |
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| Accomplished students are elected by their peers to live in the Lawn rooms for their fourth year at the university. Being housed on the Lawn is a privilege, but creating custom furniture for the "Lawnies" is a privilege for The Custom Carpenter as well. |
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| Full lofts are fun, and they really maximize the space! | ||
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| Loft over the door opens a wide room space. |
Loft over the window makes room for study below. | |
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| A
bridge cabinet between closets provides extra storage. Choose from open
cubby space for easy access or solid & glass doors for special
storage. |
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| Two-tier bridge cabinet holds books, gear, clothing. | Two-tier with bookshelf and embellishments. |
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| A riser with safety rail raises the bed and is supported by a post & rail frame. For the space below, one option is a futon couch. Another is a keepsake storage chest with hidden caster wheels. |
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| Cabinets are precisely fit and wedged in spaces. | Wall pantry features shelves, wine rack and fold-down door. |
Ample bookcases are necessary fixtures. |
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| To maintain the integrity of the original construction, rooms can not be altered and fixtures can not be attached to any walls. But rooms can maximize space with custom furniture – a standing cupboard with fold-down counter serves as a kitchenette. |
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| The Custom Carpenter Gary Lettan (434) 293-8690 |
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