How 3 Designers Brought Curved Designs to Life

When it comes to architecture and millwork, straight lines aren’t the only way to make a statement. Curved designs can elevate a space, adding flow, warmth, and an unmistakable sense of craftsmanship. Achieving flawless curves with traditional methods used to mean extra time and effort — Kerfkore streamlines the process without compromising quality.

Here’s how three designers used Kerfkore to transform their vision into reality across very different industries: a museum, a university, and a fine dining restaurant.

Art Meets Architecture: The Art Institute of Chicago

When tasked with creating custom exhibit structures, the design team at the Art Institute of Chicago needed a material that could match their artistic vision within a limited timeline. Using Timberflex, they fabricated curved displays that served as both functional and sculptural pieces.

• Challenge: Building large, free-standing walls with complex curves 
• Solution: Timberflex panels provided the flexibility needed to form smooth, curved backdrops
• Result: The exhibits became works of art themselves—proof that form and function can coexist beautifully.

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Education in Motion: Texas A&M-Kingsville Music Complex

At the Texas A&M-Kingsville Music Education Complex, the goal was to create performance spaces that weren’t just acoustically sound but visually striking. The project’s fabricators used Kerfkore Flexboard panels to achieve sweeping interior curves that support the building’s aesthetic. 

• Challenge: Designing interiors that balance acoustic performance with architectural appeal, while meeting density requirements. 
• Solution: Kerfkore’s flexible panels allowed fabricators to bend material into tight radii without cracking.
• Result: A music hall that looks as good as it sounds—curved wall panels that guide both the eye and the ear.

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Dining in Elegance: Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse

Fine dining is about more than food—it’s about the full sensory experience. At Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse, curved columns played a key role in shaping an atmosphere of luxury and sophistication.

• Challenge: Incorporating columns into a thoughtful design piece in a high-end restaurant environment where quality is everything.
• Solution: Kerfkore panels provided a finish-ready surface that could be seamlessly finished with leather. 
• Result: Guests experience an inviting, upscale space where curved design elements subtly elevate the dining environment. 

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From Vision to Reality

These three projects prove that curved designs aren’t just possible—they’re practical, versatile, and stunning when built with Kerfkore.

 Whether in cultural spaces, educational institutions, or fine dining, Kerfkore panels empower designers to create spaces that inspire.

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