“Architects, designers, and business owners all want symbolic uniqueness in their projects.”
“Our urgent commitment to our clientele is the backbone of our business and those values have only intensified with our explosive growth.” The demands of clients have even changed the materials used in the industry. “Green philosophies havebecome a major influence on millwork trades,” Hulen said. “So, the mesh of various materials, such aswood, glass, metals, stone, and repurposedmaterials, is redefining what millwork entailed 20 years ago.The integration of various materials and the pressing need to go green is quickly archiving ear- liermillwork products.” That’s not to say that a truly vintage feel is lost on contem- porary design. The Labriola Café on Michigan Avenue in Chicago, for example, is unmistakably inspired by Late-Vic- torian millwork – what’s considered to be the golden age of American millwork. “Serving the needs of architects, designers, building owners and developers, restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality establishments is top priority,” Hulen said. “Whatever the ambiance, we can make it happen.” “We truly go to whatever lengths imaginable to ensure that we consistently exceed their expectations. We once flew two employees to the West Coast to sort antique lumber reclaimed from the bottom of Salt Lake, then drive the load back to Chicago in a rental truck. The client was seeking a specific look and needed the product A.S.A.P. The supplier could not meet the expectation, so we invested our own resources to make it happen for our client. We overcome
these types of issues every day.”
Hudec sponsors myriad charities locally in Indiana and across America, including Opportunity Enterprises, American Heart Association National Center, Orak Shine Circus, Friends of Children, Griffith Lions Club, and A Wider Circle.
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