Archive for August, 2009

Ranch Renovation

Saturday, August 29th, 2009

Construction is well underway for the latest Brewer Parkway ranch renovation project.  This is an exciting project and the result will be a dramatic transformation of this house.  Below are some recent progress photographs, shot from the back of the house that show the long bar-shaped addition.  This addition will have a master bedroom suite, a family room and a loft space looking down into the family room.  The original gable roof of the house is being replaced with a new low-pitch roof, visible in the bottom photo.  The taller addition has clerestory windows above this roof with southern exposure to provide direct, south light into the rooms of the addition.

South Street Project

Friday, August 7th, 2009

The South Street renovation project is nearing completion.  Shown below are images of the front elevation, before renovation and during construction.  The entry porch has been expanded, with new fir posts and exposed rafters, new vertical grain fir siding, a new roof, and a new cast concrete porch and steps.  The brick veneer has been removed from the garage, and new vertical grain fir siding has been added with exposed fir brackets supporting a new roof over the doors.  Interior renovations include a new kitchen/living/dining room, new den and a new entry space.

Cork Chair Prototype

Friday, August 7th, 2009

Here are images of the newest chair design.  The seat and back are solid cork, shaped and sanded smooth with a clear finish.  The sides of the chair are solid maple.  The cork is comfortable and inviting, with a beautiful texture and warm coloring.  Cork is an environmentally-friendly material, both sustainable and naturally-renewable, that is carefully harvested to preserve and protect the health of the trees it is taken from.  The chair will be available with woods other than maple.