TOTEMBUILD

Since 2004 TOTEM has designed and built made-to-measure structures using the same materials, technlogies and criteria as for our furniture designs.

The system is based on realizing single objects or entire interiors designed as huge, knock-down, ready-to-assemble, fully-jointed kits.

Traditionally, made-to-measure furniture is high cost in terms of design and realization, with variable results depending on the skill of the designer and the quality of materials used.

TOTEMBUILD is based on a completely innovative concept: computer-based design and cut by laser, single elements or entire spaces can be produced with speed and precision, entirely in wood, without the additional cost of the work of a carpenter.

There are no limits to the constuction possibilities. Any element can be produced, whether structural (walls, stairs, railings, lofts) or functional (doors, kitchens, cabinets, all types of furniture).

ADVANTAGES

limited costs : the cost per square meter for a TOTEMBUILD structure is much lower than a made-to-order structure built using traditional methods

speedy execution : the delivery times for our products are very short thanks to the fact that the elements are assembled directly on site and do not need the intervention of a carpentry shop.

high quality products: the jointed assembly of the pieces make the structures very strong, and laser technology guarantees extremely precise joints

PLYWOOD

All of the TOTEMBUILD components are made of large birch plywood panels. Plywood is a material made entirely of layers of wood. The veins of each layer are perpendicular to each other, giving this high quality material excellent mechanical characteristics, since it is both flexible and robust.

The compact, lightly striped surface can be colored or painted.

The panels are calibrated to a uniform thickness and then cut by a CNC laser machine. This technology creates elements with black, literally burned edges, which accuentuate the characteristic graphic look and underline the thickness of the panels.

Prior to assembly, the components are painted, either with oil-based or water-based paints. Both types of finish can be used with or without colored pigments.

HOW TO BUY A TOTEMBUILD STRUCTURE

Given the flexibility of the system, there is no catalogue of components. We offer free estimates for the realization of entire interiors or single, made-to-measure pieces. Just send us a drawing of the room to be furnished and a brief description of the characteristics or functions required.

Below are a few examples of made-to-order structures, including a single piece of furniture, a single structure in a private home and a fully-fitted child's room including furniture and a loft.

Example1: all-in-one bunkbed/wardrobe/bookcase.

Example 2: loft 20 mq and stairway hung from the ceiling

Example 3: child's room including wardrobe, bookcases, loft with two beds and a stairway.

The table below shows the phases of product development, from the estimate to the realization

	estimate request	preliminary plan	final plan with 3D views	plan approval and order	delivery
example 1	1500 euro	see drawing	see drawing	see photos
example 2	4000 euro	see drawing	see drawing	see photos
example 3	8000 euro	see drawing	see drawing	see photos
payment	free	3% of total cost	7% of total cost	20% of total cost	rest of payment due within 10 days of delivery
time	2-3 days	3-5 days	5-10 days	10-15 days	15-30 days

The finishing and assembly can be carried out by TOTEM or by the Client. The costs are set out in the estimate. NB: The costs in the above table INCLUDE finishing and assembly.

As a guarantee of the quality of the products, TOTEM and the Client stipulate a supply contract where the works to be realized , the characteristics of the materials and the finish are listed, as well as the list of costs, the delivery and payment times. This document is attached to the final design.

Requests for estimates or more information about TOTEMBUILD can be sent to totembuild@totem.ws

design paolo cogliati