From Tree to Table: BDCO at Atlantic Park Virginia Beach

When Atlantic Park officially opened in Virginia Beach, it marked a major moment for the city — a $350 million development bringing together surf culture, hospitality, and local businesses in one place.

For us, one of the most meaningful parts of the project wasn’t just what was built — it was what was preserved.

We were recently featured in a local news segment highlighting our role in the project, where trees that once stood on the property were repurposed into custom furniture now used throughout the new boutique hotel.

Giving Material a Second Life

Before construction began, more than two dozen trees were removed from the Atlantic Park site. Instead of that material being discarded, it was milled and brought back into the project in a completely new form. Those same trees now live on as benches, tables, room signage, and even a custom reception desk weighing roughly 1,500 pounds — all built locally in our Virginia Beach shop.

As mentioned in the segment, this was one of the largest projects we’ve been a part of, and easily one of the most unique.

“I think there’s an energy that all living things have… the fact that we’ve taken it and brought it back here, continuing to give it a piece of life.”

Built Locally, Designed for the Space

The Atlantic Park boutique hotel was designed to feel connected to Virginia Beach, not just visually, but through the materials and people behind it.

Alongside our work, the space incorporates local artists, makers, and businesses throughout. That approach carried into the furniture as well — not just building pieces that function, but creating something that reflects where it came from.

Because the material was sourced directly from the site, every piece has a level of connection that goes beyond typical custom work. It’s not just furniture placed into a space — it’s part of the space itself.

A Different Approach to Custom Furniture

Projects like this highlight what custom furniture can be when it’s approached with intention.

It’s not just about filling a room. It’s about understanding the material, the environment, and how a piece will be used over time. In this case, the story started long before the build process — the material already had a history. Our role was to shape that into something functional, durable, and fitting for the space.

This is often what draws people to custom furniture in Virginia Beach. It allows for a level of thought and connection that simply doesn’t exist with mass-produced pieces.

A Project That Reflects Virginia Beach

One of the most unique aspects of the Atlantic Park hotel is how much of it reflects the local community.

From the furniture to the finishes, the goal was to create something that felt grounded in Virginia Beach — something both visitors and locals could connect with. The combination of local materials, local makers, and thoughtful design is what makes the space stand out.

As the segment noted, it’s not like anything else currently in the area.

Being part of a project like this is something we’re proud of, not just as a business, but as a local shop. It reinforces what we believe in: building with purpose, sourcing thoughtfully, and creating pieces that carry meaning beyond their function.