During the Design Phase we knew that this home did not have the capacity for running the modern appliances so temporary fixes over the years especially in the kitchen, made for unsafe conditions. This was confirmed during the hard bid trade walk. The electrical rough...
The Challenge: This was a basement storage area under the stairs and a perfect place to add a bathroom. determine what was under the floor. Finding a way to get the sewage out. It was a tight space and an enclosure would make it feel claustrophobic. Finding a way to...
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...
