{"id":985,"date":"2026-07-10T16:42:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T20:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luminousstone.ca\/?p=985"},"modified":"2026-07-31T14:26:47","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T18:26:47","slug":"the-onion-desk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luminousstone.ca\/?p=985","title":{"rendered":"The Onion Desk"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<main class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-background-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7e6663a8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0px;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-query alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"is-style-ona-post-grid-gap-64 wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1010 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-feature-projects tag-condo tag-stone-supplier tag-white-onyx\">\n\n<article class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bf2af46a wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-994 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-innovation category-remote-projects tag-countertop-cambridge tag-curved-stone tag-innovative-stone\">\n\n<article class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bf2af46a wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover aligncenter\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;min-height:389px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-989 size-full\" alt=\"the onion desk\" src=\"https:\/\/luminousstone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shared-image-8.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luminousstone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shared-image-8.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/luminousstone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shared-image-8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/luminousstone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shared-image-8-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luminousstone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shared-image-8-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-dark-background-color has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-a95e1814 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-light-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-7ae6eaa83d25467fdad9d4562a0f3caf\">The Onion Desk<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-9ac3ae90\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-2-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-collapsedRows-layout has-vertical-unset has-vertical-undefined has-light-bg\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-9bb4678f\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"810\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/luminousstone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/EYJIDW1.jpg\" alt=\"the onion desk, north york\" class=\"wp-image-987\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.75;object-fit:cover;width:369px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luminousstone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/EYJIDW1.jpg 810w, https:\/\/luminousstone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/EYJIDW1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/luminousstone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/EYJIDW1-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-6dcd8921\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading-6c62b82e\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading-6c62b82e\">Feature spotlight project<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-foreground-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9183d6815cbbb17d44684248ba9cc820\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-size:49px;line-height:1.3\"><strong>The Onion Desk <\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>A Statement Lobby Feature in Natural Cipollino Marble<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-foreground-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-05d54f7808d949df2e15068e3329641e wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A Luxury Backlit Onyx Statement piece for an elevated entertainment experience<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luminous Stone completed a custom concierge desk in a North York condo lobby. Designed to feel warm, inviting and quietly luxurious for residents and guests to feel welcomed into the space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-foreground-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b1d77479e50f710e2b1e0d8a5c2c7021 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Being the first point of contact within a condo, the concierge desk should be more than just a functioning element. the lobby sets the tone for the entire experience, creating a luxurious focal point that feels welcoming, refined and seamlessy integrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-foreground-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3c58408b2a5bf5f171fc3935864b2935 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e8d6c27e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Stone Selection: <\/strong><\/strong>Cipollino Marble<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-foreground-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-226cfdb0a0fe6412bfc40232bf0bea85 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">The feature, nicknamed the \u201cOnion Desk,\u201d was created using Natural Onion Marble, also known as Cipollino Marble. The material brought a rich tones and movenebt to the lobby through natural veining, warm tones and a distinct layered appearance. Because the stone was available from one consistent block, <a href=\"https:\/\/michaellondon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael London Design&#8217;s<\/a> design could maintain a cohesive visual flow across the different areas of the desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-foreground-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1ec2cb564b0493a9c3131eed82853fe5 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">A unique aspect of this design was the way multiple stone thicknesses were used to develop the final design. The curved facade was completed using ultra-thin 1mm stone surface. This allowed the marble to wrap the entire front of the desk with a soft seamless appearance. Doing this helps to create a remarkably dramatic curve while also preserving the natural movement of the material used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-foreground-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-72009b6d36129b7f8e3e46434a588557 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">A 19mm marble surface was used to provide the durability needed for the desk to be a functional workspace. Using the ultra-thin curved facade and a thicker working surface creates a nice visual balance that impacts practicality positively. The result: <br><br>A sculptural lobby feature that feels refined, warm and fully integrated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-foreground-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3fe2b018199f47260efd9528e13f19d2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light is-style-default\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:390px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"639\" height=\"591\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-988 size-full\" alt=\"the onion desk north york fabrication\" src=\"https:\/\/luminousstone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shared-image-9-1.jpg\" style=\"object-position:54% 67%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"54% 67%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luminousstone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shared-image-9-1.jpg 639w, https:\/\/luminousstone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shared-image-9-1-300x277.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 100vw, 639px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim has-background-gradient\" style=\"background-color:#868487;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgb(241,241,241) 0%,rgba(155,81,224,0) 100%)\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-c0edaa71 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Workplace Solution; Luxurious aesthetic<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-foreground-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2d511e56848e1628ad5bc38f94220c0b wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Behind the client-facing side, the workspace was completed using complementary LAMINAM material in both 12mm and 6mm thicknesses. This area was not visible from the main lobby view, which allowed for a more practical material solution without compromising the high-end appearance of the desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-foreground-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1b4fbd1dab639ff33511559df87cefe4 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Using LAMINAM in the working area helped reduce costs while still maintaining a durable, functional surface for everyday use. This approach allowed the visible side of the desk to remain the focal point, while the behind-the-scenes workspace was built with performance and practicality in mind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-aba2d01b\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-2-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-collapsedRows-layout has-vertical-center has-light-bg\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-e3606118\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong><strong>Metal Detailing, defined.<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-28bea130fef1a51a9279d6091696873a wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#080808\">We used a brushed gold metal band above the curved marble facade, which added a refined trim detail over the desk. This kind of detail helps defind the transition between the curving of the stone surface adn the upper portion of the desk. This gives the piece a more finished and intentional look, separating the desk from the surrounding space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A brushed gold was chosen to compliment the natural tones within the marbling, this added a subtle layer of luxury without taking attention away from the stone itself, only elevating its elegance. This creates a clean visual accent that supports the overall lobby design, pulling the space together and elevating the desk as the statement feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Built On Site at Scale<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A challenging aspect of this project was the scale. Because the size of the concierge desk was massive, the fabrication and millwork had to be installed onsite, with all stone installation completed in the space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This project had to be carefuly coordinated with precision and problem-solving throughout the installation process. Working at this size means that detail focus is intentional. All the way from fitting the curved facade to aligning the countertop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9e54aeaeaa4ed0d51e0cbad087f8c288 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#080808\">Although the execution was complex, the final result delivered exactly what the space needed: a warm, polished, and luxurious statement piece for the lobby.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-a8e1597d\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"907\" height=\"722\" src=\"https:\/\/luminousstone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shared-image-14.jpg\" alt=\"brushed gold trim, onion desk\" class=\"wp-image-990\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luminousstone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shared-image-14.jpg 907w, https:\/\/luminousstone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shared-image-14-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/luminousstone.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shared-image-14-768x611.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 907px) 100vw, 907px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-c24eaef3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/main>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stone Selection: Cipollino Marble The feature, nicknamed the \u201cOnion Desk,\u201d was created using Natural Onion Marble, also known as Cipollino Marble. The material brought a rich tones and movenebt to the lobby through natural veining, warm tones and a distinct layered appearance. Because the stone was available from one consistent block, Michael London Design&#8217;s design [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"page-container-wide","format":"standard","meta":{"_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[62,65,60,66,61,68,67],"class_list":["post-985","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-feature-projects","tag-curved-stone","tag-hotel-lobby","tag-north-york","tag-residential-lobby-fabrication","tag-stone","tag-stone-installation-kitchener","tag-stone-installation-toronto"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/luminousstone.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/985","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/luminousstone.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/luminousstone.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/luminousstone.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/luminousstone.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=985"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/luminousstone.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/985\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1022,"href":"https:\/\/luminousstone.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/985\/revisions\/1022"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/luminousstone.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=985"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/luminousstone.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=985"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/luminousstone.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=985"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}