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It isn’t often that we are asked to stretch the design envelope for a remodeling project. This project was different. In a recent article about about chic design, we included a picture of a very cool stair system which needed to be rendered.
This article shares what came of the 3D model. I am proud of how it turned out.
…continue reading Presenting: Stretching the 3D model »
I enjoy making people happy. I enjoy great design. I enjoy building homes. Marry those three together, and I enjoy my work.
Recently, a client came to us and asked to see the possibilities of a unique stair system that is clear, slim, and chic for their home. This is not a typical home either. Split level entrance with a foyer that is open from basement to 2nd floor. It is also tricky because the stair is going to be supported by nothing between first and second floors, while walking out over the foyer.
So, we got looking for ideas of glass stairs…
…continue reading The joy of designing »
I was recently designing a guest room and we discussed the option of a murphy bed with the owners. Crazy enough, I received an email with a link to this video. Who knew? Murphy beds are making a comeback. The Wall Street Journal even noticed with this video.
Just one quick internet search yielded this website that has some great looking murphy bed designs and options. http://www.morespaceplace.com/murphy-beds/.
Maybe you too will want to save some space in your room.
I had to take a break today. The chains of the desk and computer (including all parts: monitor, mouse, keyboard, and even that annoying little fan noise that’s soft, but scary when you realize you *miss* it!) were starting to make themselves too present. So before they could completely entangle me with their never ending presence, and I become like a living Jacob Marley, previously deceased partner of the well known accounting firm Scrooge and Marley; I made a break for it. I went outside for a nice stroll in the sun and outdoors to find some creative beauty in the creation within 1 mile of my home.
With smartphone in hand; earbuds well planted in my ear, and streaming radio playing, I stepped out with a purpose in my step; paradoxically, to take a walk with no purpose at all, but to take in and enjoy. Below, I share with you the sights, beauty, and thoughts that I was able to take in while having no purpose.
I was recently involved in reviewing a foreclosed home for a couple who were considering purchasing the property. Apparently, the fireplace had been leaning into the living room, away from the wall.
For reasons I won’t go into here, they removed the fireplace, and exposed this.
…continue reading Small mistakes can bite you »
A client has recently asked us to design an outdoor hot tub for their patio, but with a unique request. They want it to automatically open and close. We suggested the possibility of a cover that lifts over the in-ground tub, and they were curious about that concept.
Hence, we reviewed the needs and created a 3D model of the concept of how it could work. Then, I created this video. There may be other concepts coming. We’ll see how it turns out! Watch the video and let me know what do you think of this concept?
You’ve heard the saying, “the devil’s in the details” right? Typically, this saying is used negatively as a reaction to something unexpected happening to those “best laid plans.” At the end of this article is a picture of one of such details.
I like to turn this saying into a positive, pro-active tool during our projects as a reminder that details do matter. How do they matter? When do they matter? Why do they matter? Can we keep the devil away?
…continue reading Devil in the Details »
A recent article in the Residential Design + Build magazine piqued my interest. The author states throughout the article, and in the title, that architects/designers should lead design/build projects. Mr. Jauregui makes many great points about the fallacies of the design-then-bid-then-build model, and I refer you to the article to read more about that. He also outlines many of the advantages of the design/build model that I have mentioned as well.
However, to state empirically that the designer/architect should always take the lead on projects doesn’t add up to me. My experience shows that clients do benefit greatly when the builder takes the lead.
Am I slamming architects/designers?
…continue reading Taking the lead: builder or designer? »
Recently we’ve been working on a library addition. For marketing purposes, the board needed a fly-thru of their addition/remodeling project.
This is the latest as a part of their marketing movie. (Other parts of the movie to be added by others, including photos of existing conditions, and music – for continuity)
Contractors, are you using 3D to communicate with potential clients?
Continuing our series following a real-life remodeling project, we come to the point where the design had been vetted by two contractors, and, as we might expect, the project was more than the homeowners had previously stated they wanted to spend.
