WHY THIS ENGINEERING MATTERS
- Anticipates: Frame racking caused by the weight of glass doors (the “Silent Killer” of tall cabinets).
- Stabilizes: Door clearance gaps even during seasonal humidity shifts in non-climate-controlled estates.
- Delivers: A static architectural presence that preserves the integrity of the hand-painted art.
“Concerns at this scale are not aesthetic preferences — they are architectural instincts.”
In spatial compositions where storage must operate with the visual lightness of a curated display, this system is designed to read as a resolved presence. The Venetian Polychrome Series prioritizes the structural rigidity of the vertical stiles, ensuring that the delicate hand-painted motifs are not interrupted by the mechanical failure of sagging doors.
Engineering Foresight
The development of this system began with the assumption that Vertical Axial Drift would eventually compromise the operation of the glass doors. These are issues that typically surface after three to five years, where the weight of the glazing pulls the timber frame out of square. Rather than relying on standard carcass construction, the design neutralizes this force by integrating a structural OE-Span™ Composite Back Panel.
This intervention acts as a shear wall, locking the frame geometry in place. The cabinet maintains millimetre-perfect door gaps, preserving the user experience of smooth ingress.
Technically, the Venetian Polychrome Display Vitrine is conceived as a specialized display cabinet system. Categorically defined as a high-load distinct storage unit.
Project-Specific Interpretation
[SIMULATION]: In a recent specification for a Historic Villa Renovation, the design was adapted to match existing wall frescoes. Despite the requirement for specific polychrome colour matching, the system allowed for the application of traditional gesso and paint techniques without compromising the substrate stability. As seen in our residential project gallery, the integration of the OE-Frame™ ensured that the unit could be loaded with heavy porcelain collections without shelf deflection.
Structural Scalability & Surface Logic
The load-bearing framework utilizes the OE-Frame™ System. By prioritizing vertical stiffness, the internal geometry isolates the door hinges from the load of the contents.
The aesthetic surface employs a Venetian Polychrome Protocol. This involves multiple layers of gesso base, hand-painted floral iconography, and a final sealing wax. Unlike printed reproductions, this manual process creates a patina that ages coherently with the wood substrate.
Engineering Specifications (Reference)
| Structural System | OE-Frame™ (Solid Birch/Beech) |
| Primary Function | Neutralization of Door Binding |
| Finish Protocol | Hand-Painted Polychrome + Gilt |
| Shelf Load | >25kg per linear metre (Glass) |
| Specification Freeze | Confirmed at CAD/Sample Sign-Off |
OEM & Bespoke Services
- Full CAD & Shop Drawing Coordination
- Colour Matching to NCS/Pantone or Physical Sample
- Internal Lighting Integration (LED 2700K/3000K)
- Initiate Bespoke Specification
This is typically selected by clients who prefer to decide once — and never revisit the decision.
Technical Disclaimer: Wall fixing is mandatory for units exceeding 1800mm in height to prevent overturning. Hand-painted details are unique to each artisan and will vary slightly from the reference image.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can the floral motifs be customized?
A: Yes. Our atelier can replicate specific botanical illustrations or simplified patterns to suit the interior scheme.
Q: Is internal lighting included?
A: We can integrate routed LED channels into the vertical stiles for concealed illumination of the display contents.
Q: How do I clean the hand-painted surface?
A: Use a dry, microfibre cloth only. Avoid chemical sprays that may degrade the protective wax layer.
