Woodworker transforms the Seattle Seahawks' outdated production studio with custom woodwork, lockers, signage, and innovative portable flooring.
Key Takeaways
- Custom woodworking can significantly upgrade a professional studio space with functional and aesthetic elements.
- Portable and modular design solutions, like fake lockers and portable flooring, allow for easy transport and installation.
- Planning for future dismantling and electrical access is crucial in temporary or semi-permanent studio builds.
- Innovative materials such as vinyl dance floors can provide the look of wood with added durability and sound absorption.
- Attention to detail in finishes and lighting enhances the overall professional appearance of the set.
Summary
- Bourbon Moth Woodworking was contacted by the Seattle Seahawks to redesign their outdated video production studio.
- The project included creating custom wooden signage, including the Seattle Seahawks logo, the number 12, and a wooden hawk head.
- Built a set of fake lockers using walnut veneered plywood that could be disassembled and transported to Seattle.
- Transported all materials and tools in a 22-foot trailer to the Seahawks' training facility for on-site installation.
- Installed a portable wood-look dance floor made of high-density vinyl, which was easy to assemble and durable.
- Framed new non-structural walls to allow for electrical wiring access and future dismantling.
- Incorporated a secret door for access behind the new walls and anchored everything securely to withstand heavy use.
- Covered walls with oak paneling and stone cladding around the lockers, with careful attention to aesthetics and durability.
- Painted the substrate black behind the stone to maintain a clean visual effect.
- Constructed a corner helmet shelf unit and completed the set with lighting and Seahawks-themed metal panels.
Chapters
- 00:00Project Introduction and Design Planning
- 01:24Building Fake Lockers in the Shop
- 03:02Preparing for Transport and Arrival in Seattle
- 04:27Overview of Studio Space and Project Scope
- 05:45Installing Portable Wood-Look Dance Floor
- 07:42Framing New Walls for Studio Setup
- 10:05Building Secret Door and Anchoring Walls
- 12:16Wall Paneling, Stone Cladding, and Final Touches











