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Te cellar is maintained at a constant 56 F to properly age and store the wine. To minimize the energy impact of the climate-controlled room, the team installed foam insulation on all walls and the ceiling. Te foam insula- tion combined with air-sealing strategies also ensure that humidity is handled within the room without generating condensation that could impact adjacent spaces. Energy- efcient LED lighting was installed to decrease the load on the chiller, since LED bulbs produce less heat than incandescent bulbs. Humidity-resistant materials were carefully selected to align with the design intent of creating a rich, warm atmosphere. "We used a stained and fnished mahogany wine rack system, tile foor and stone veneer accent," says Wilke-Shapiro. Outside of the cellar, LEDs were used for accent light- ing in the bar, theater and hearth room. THE POWER OF COLLABORATION Silent Rivers uses the design-build project delivery method to cultivate a team approach amongst project participants and to provide clients with an integrated experience from initial sales call through fnal punch list. "Rather than the designer and contractor butting heads over details and costs, design-build allows us to focus on providing the best results to our clients," explains Wilke- Shapiro. "From the design perspective, we can integrate input from our estimators and carpenters as the design is developed. As we transition from design to construction, team collaboration on the fnal pricing helps to refne any remaining questions. And during construction and closeout, regular internal communication helps to facil- itate the process." | Victoria K. Sicaras writes from Countryside, Ill., about remodeling and design. and reveals span across the distinct use areas to lead the eye across the room with minimal visual interruption. For example, says Wilke-Shapiro, the line of the freplace mantel continues toward the theater entry and ends at a ledgestone-clad pier; it is then picked up in the valance above the theater entry and continues across the room and into the wine cellar barrel vault. Tis helps link the two spaces together despite their diferent aesthetics and palettes. Tin ledgestone veneer works as a unifying element throughout the space, appearing on the freplace wall, on columns in the bar area, and in the tasting room and wine cellar. Wilke-Shapiro incorporated the stone veneer into every corner and entryway. Te team also worked with the clients to select a family of light fxtures that mesh with the traditional feel of the wine cellar without abandoning the more contemporary detailing outside in the hearth room. Each space's color palette was selected to set the stage for its usage and to complement the palettes of adjoining spaces. For the theater, the team used Sherwin Williams' Samover Silver (SW 6233) for a cooler, more modern ambiance. Warmer palettes were used for the tasting room (Oyster Bar SW 6206) and the bar, cellar, and hearth room (Latte SW 6108). WINE CELLARS AND SUSTAINABLE DESIGN Silent Rivers incorporates sustainable design into projects whenever possible. A wine cellar, however, has diferent temperature and humidity needs than the rest of a house and often requires a separate cooling unit. Above: The theater room had to be isolated from the adjacent spaces to reduce the sound reverberations. Right: Ledgestone veneer surrounds the fireplace and serves as a unifying element for the basement space. SEE MORE PHOTOS of this project on ForResidentialPros.com/ 11894767 PROJECTS: Master Design Solutions 24 May 2015 QR QualifiedRemodeler.com | ForResidentialPros.com