The Craft and the Creativity Taurus Woodwork celebrates 20 years of creating beautiful spaces By Nerissa McNaughton
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Photos by Ashley Hansen Photography.
leek lines, perfect edges, stunning custom architectural millwork, private wine rooms, dream closets, feature walls – there is one name to call for the company that does it all: Taurus Woodwork. Taurus launched in 2002 when subcontractors Corry Wood and Hugh Simms found themselves winding up on the same projects together. With similar values and the ability to push and inspire each other’s ideas, they decided to team up and open their own company. Two years later Kevin Metcalf joined as a partner after completing an apprenticeship in cabinet making. “We started out as on-site finishing carpenters only,” remembers Wood, “then we bought a shop in 2006 and expanded it in 2010.” With the shop expansion came the expansion of services. Now, Taurus provides a variety of woodworking services designed to customize spaces, increase form and function and add value to homes and businesses. Metcalf says, “We are finishing carpenters with a very diverse set of services from basic door and trim installations to elaborate custom millwork and even custom furniture. We love the challenges custom woodwork can present and always strive for exceptional quality.” Whether it’s impeccably straight beams in a minimal style or a walk-in closet perfectly tailored for a fashionable homeowner, Taurus’ signature style – perfection – is evident in every square inch. Metcalf adds, “Our success has come from the ability to adapt to what the market is demanding, whether its finishing of multi-family projects or high rises, our specialty in high-end custom estate homes and everything in between.”
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Corry Wood
Kevin Metcalfe
Clients rave about Taurus, from how the team is friendly, clean and courteous on site to Taurus’ ability to turn out incredible custom work on every project. While the ownership and each team member have fond memories of projects they excelled on, it is the corporate culture that also plays a big role in their overall success. “We have many memorable moments; however, Taurus is built on having a family-minded view of our crew and we try to do things as a group often. Whether it’s a trip to the lake camping or an employee getting married, we all get together. All those events are important to us and strengthen us as team,” says Wood. Collaboration among the team is important; Taurus extends that collaboration to their clients. Wood and Metcalf advise, “When building a new house try and have a clear vision of what you want the house to look like and how you want the home to feel. Architectural millwork can absolutely define those