The Challenge: A fire completely destroyed a garage / work shop. There was ample coverage but rebuilding the shop required code upgrades and an opportunity to use the space more efficiently. The Idea: Design a shop that incorporates the owners vast capabilities for...
Framing in an older home is challenging to say the least. We study the existing conditions and make a plan of action based upon the new codes and structural knowledge of the materials that are available to us now. New metal connectors and straps help as well as...
Lead paint was located by pre-testing and during the demolition phase much of the stucco that had lead paint on it required removal. This was our first experience with stucco removal in a lead safe way. To accomplish this task we initially trained our new employees...
The Challenge: This is a home that was fairly original, built in the 1970’s and recently put on the market. It suffered from being too tight in the kitchen with 3′ between island and stove with oppressive dark oak and a formal dining room the made the home...
When the architect went to meet with the historic folks there was a funny interaction. As it was reported to me this map was pulled up and the guy asked Mr. Neifert to pick the historic district his house was in. After looking at the map for a moment he pointed to the...
