Spirit Works takes great pride in our ability to work collaboratively with our customers to tailor a solution for any given problem. In this instance Kwantlen College needed to display their ornamental and very expensive ceremonial Mace. They were concerned about two things. First the sun damage that could easily occur given the sunny location it was to sit. Secondly they were concerned about the damage that may occur as a result of having to maneuver the mace out of a small door opening in the glass. This first problem was easily solved with the use of UV protective glass. The second, although much more challenging, required some creative engineering. For this we developed a complex gearing system so that as the back door in the wooden base of the cabinet was opened the pedestal supporting the Mace would drop down gently using counterweights. The Mace could then be comfortably and safely pulled out of the wide opening in the back of the cabinet.
Spirit Works takes great pride in our ability to work collaboratively with our customers to tailor a solution for any given problem. Here Vancouver Community College needed a custom display cabinet to house a unique and valuable weaving. The unit had to sit off the floor and there was concern over the affect standard display lighting would have on the weaving. We designed the Cabinet with a French Cleating System to securely hang off the wall. Furthermore we worked with our light experts and decided to use speciality LED display lights to protect the tapestry. These lights not only throw off virtually no heat but are also extremely energy efficient, and also create a beautifully lit display.
The Tsawwassen Treaty is known historically as the first treaty negotiated under the British Columbia Treaty Commission Process. It is the culmination of decades of work and is lauded as a way forward in First Nation/Canadian relations. When looking for an appropriate way of housing this irreplaceable document the job was given to Spirit Works. It was agreed that a bentwood box would be the best choice. As a matter of tradition we would keep our most precious possessions in these. Furthermore the Cedar acts as a repellent for pests that might consider paper to be a delicacy, which is why chests are commonly lined with Cedar. We further added protective glass so the document could be placed on display.
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