New Website Launch!

Lone Wolf Drafting and Design is proud to announce our new website launch! We have kept the same name, but we have created a brand new layout and included many new projects. Please go to:

www.lonewolfdrafting.com

Please be sure to mark us as a favorite, and if you have already marked us as a favorite, refresh your link to the new site. Please check back often as updates will occur more frequently. You can also contact us at our new email address:

sean@lonewolfdrafting.com

As always, comments and suggestions are always welcome. I can also be contacted at these alternate email addresses and phone numbers.

Alternate email 1: lonewolf1211@hotmail.com

Alternate email 2: seandivincenzo@gmail.com

Phone 1: 602-595-2466

Phone 2: 480-310-5603

A (Modern) Cabin in the Woods

Craigslist is a great way to advertise your business as well as find new clients that are soliciting work. However, it’s a bit of a drag when those potential clients that are soliciting work turns out to not be legit. The cabin project falls into the latter category. Someone had asked for concept submissions for a modern self contained cabin to be located in Northern Arizona. As I had just about all of the modeling completed, the post on craigslist was marked as a scam. However, I decided to finish the project as a new promotional piece. The cabin draws its inspiration from the “Design It” Guggenheim Shelter Competitions, which can be seen here. The cabin consists of two main sections – the living room that is designated as the “public” space, and the master bedroom that serves as the “private” space. The living room section also contains the kitchen, dining area and a bathroom. Typically, a getaway cabin is sparsely decorated, as most people are only there for a couple of weeks during the year. Therefore, I incorporated large windows throughout the living room section to allow nature to become the artwork and decoration through the apartment. This concept is featured throughout the entire cabin. Over the kitchen, there is a large skylight with a hanging metal sculpture. The bathroom is has a simple, clean, modern look that complements the rest of the cabin. Like the shelter, the master bedroom portion of the cabin sticks out over the water, and has a massive curved window facing the lake. The master bedroom also has a rather unique gas powered fireplace that has a glass back, so the light of the fireplace can be enjoyed from the outer deck. The bedroom also has its own modern bathroom with a deep soaker tub for maximum relaxation. The tub is surrounded by glass so the user can enjoy all of the surrounding nature, which provides a serene calm setting for anyone to enjoy. The overall effect is a beautiful modern structure that takes advantage of the surrounding nature from all sides.
The rest of this series will be posted on the new website which is coming soon!

Master Bedroom - Exterior

Living Room - Exterior

Living Room - Interior

Master Bedroom Bathroom Master Bedroom

Industrial Loft Progress

Loft Office
The actual loft space of the industrial loft has been designated as a work space/ office. As a designer, I wanted to create a space that I would love to work in. The result was this unique space with a small seating area, a large standing workspace, and a semi-separated desk area. I created custom wall lights, pendant lights, and ceiling lights to create a bright and warm workplace. I took extra care to not include any florescent lights, as I believe they are the bane of the modern workplace. The office area features a large storage closet, private bathroom, and access to the rear terrace that is shared with a detached casita style area (which has yet to be designed). On of the most unique features of the loft office is the “railing” that runs along the perimeter of the loft’s edge. Instead of tubular railing, I decided to use glass panels. The panels are held in place with steel cables, wheeled runners, and a clamp/ braking system. The cables are anchored at the floor and ceiling of the loft. The panels, which are 2’-0” x 6’-0”, are frameless, and sit between the cables. Attached to the 2” thick glass are 4 sets of trucks, to which 3 grooved wheels run along. The panels can be adjusted to any height, and are locked into place with 4 clamp style brakes. The brakes sandwich the cables between their pads, and are look of by 4 bolts with wing nut thumb screws. One of the other unique elements of this space is the large aircraft engine sculpture. As an aircraft enthusiast, I wanted to include something unique to my passions. Therefore, I decided to install this unique piece to add some style and fun to the space. Some work is still needed, such as electrical outlets and wall switches.

Loft Office - View 1

Loft Office - View 2

Loft Office - View 3 (Overhead View)

Loft Office - View 4 (Aircraft Engine Sculpture)

Glass Divider Brake System

Glass Divider - Cables and Anchors

Glass Divider - Cable Track Wheels

Welcome to Sun Devil Country!

Recently, Lone Wolf Drafting and Design was commissioned to create a rendering for a new sports bar and restaurant that is coming to the Phoenix Valley. For confidentiality purposes, I cannot reveal the name or location of this establishment, but I did want to share the interior images with anyone interested. This project was my first bar/ restaurant project, so I was rather excited to be a part of it. For the most part, the entire design was laid out, but I did have the privilege of adding some of my own elements into the project. For instance, I was able to design the pendants over the bar, and the vertical wall lights that sit between each of the large, 60” plasma TVs, as well as the liquor tower that sits in the center of the oval bar, and the wall mounted shelving that sits behind the service bar. Since this bar will be located in ASU Sun Devil country, I decided to outfit the bar with ASU memorabilia, and Sun Devil images and logos. The overall feel of this design is fun and exciting, with underlying feel of class and sophistication as expressed through its modern industrial design. If the project goes forward, I will post the exterior images of the restaurant. Comments are always welcome.

Industrial Loft Progress

Clock Tower
As with every old factory building, this one needed a clock tower. If you have been following along, you know that I am trying to make this project as accurate and realistic as possible. The clock tower is no exception. I created the exterior to match the rest of the building, with brick facades and ornate concrete moldings and trim. I also included access ladders and gearing details within the clock tower. This has been one of the more complex areas of the project, as there was a lot of detail to pack into such a small space. I think the end result will be worth the added effort.

Clock Tower: View 1

Clock Tower: View 2

Access Ladder and Floor Beams

Floor Access Panel

Clock Face

Gearing: View 1

Gearing; View 2

Freight Elevator
What loft would be complete without a classic freight elevator? Originally, I was going to create an elaborate, ornate passenger car when it dawned on me that such a design would not be a true fit for the building. Therefore, I created an authentic version of a classic loft lift, complete with lifting slatted doors and walls and an industrial lift lever for that added old world feeling.

Frieght Elevator

Control Lever