One of the standout features of this year’s Home Improvement and Remodeling Show at the Oregon Convention Center was the “Ultimate Kitchen” display.

Olson & Jones Construction was proud to be the General Contractor of this project, with Paolo Design Group as the designer.

Framing

The rough framing began in a warehouse in Tigard where the skeleton of the kitchen was built. Each framing segment was built in a modular fashion so that it could be easily transported and assembled on site. During the entire construction process weight was always in consideration – each piece would have to be hand loaded into trucks so every non-essential piece of framing was omitted. Metal straps replaced plywood for bracing strength whenever possible. After the framing was done, drywall was applied and then paint before the big moving day.

Assembly

October 13th was D-Day when the whole O&J crew and a 25′ box truck showed up to move the kitchen skeleton to the Oregon Convention Center. Setting up at the Convention Center involved delicate lifting and maneuvering by Kevin, the skilled forklift driver as we placed piece on piece for a nearly finished look. One last visit by the drywall repair crew and the paint crew readied the kitchen for cabinet and appliance installation.

Finished Product