Homeowner wanted to build an outdoor living room that blended with neighborhoods strict guidelines per Historic District requirements. We came up with a closed gable design with painted T&G and built out beams to complement the existing plantation style.

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Fisher Heck worked closely with the Texas Historical Commission to ensure that the preservation treatment of José Antonio Navarro's 1850's home and the addition of a new restroom facilities building would be in keeping with national preservation guidelines. New restroom and storage facilities were carefully integrated into the historic grounds. As a result of the re-organization of the site, a larger central courtyard was formed and the relationship between new and existing buildings was enhanced. Today, the Casa Navarro State Historic Site proudly educates visitors on José Antonio Navarro's life and role in Texas history. Photos by Dror Baldinger.

Fisher Heck worked closely with the Texas Historical Commission to ensure that the preservation treatment of José Antonio Navarro's 1850's home and the addition of a new restroom facilities building would be in keeping with national preservation guidelines. New restroom and storage facilities were carefully integrated into the historic grounds. As a result of the re-organization of the site, a larger central courtyard was formed and the relationship between new and existing buildings was enhanced. Today, the Casa Navarro State Historic Site proudly educates visitors on José Antonio Navarro's life and role in Texas history. Photos by Dror Baldinger.

Fisher Heck worked closely with the Texas Historical Commission to ensure that the preservation treatment of José Antonio Navarro's 1850's home and the addition of a new restroom facilities building would be in keeping with national preservation guidelines. New restroom and storage facilities were carefully integrated into the historic grounds. As a result of the re-organization of the site, a larger central courtyard was formed and the relationship between new and existing buildings was enhanced. Today, the Casa Navarro State Historic Site proudly educates visitors on José Antonio Navarro's life and role in Texas history. Photos by Dror Baldinger.

Fisher Heck worked closely with the Texas Historical Commission to ensure that the preservation treatment of José Antonio Navarro's 1850's home and the addition of a new restroom facilities building would be in keeping with national preservation guidelines. New restroom and storage facilities were carefully integrated into the historic grounds. As a result of the re-organization of the site, a larger central courtyard was formed and the relationship between new and existing buildings was enhanced. Today, the Casa Navarro State Historic Site proudly educates visitors on José Antonio Navarro's life and role in Texas history. Photos by Dror Baldinger.

The master bedroom, as expected, contains its own bathroom that has been retrofitted for the wheelchair-bound owner. We used the 7 principles of Universal Design, along with the ADA guidelines to create this space. Photos: Marilyn Cunningham Photography

Fisher Heck worked closely with the Texas Historical Commission to ensure that the preservation treatment of José Antonio Navarro's 1850's home and the addition of a new restroom facilities building would be in keeping with national preservation guidelines. New restroom and storage facilities were carefully integrated into the historic grounds. As a result of the re-organization of the site, a larger central courtyard was formed and the relationship between new and existing buildings was enhanced. Today, the Casa Navarro State Historic Site proudly educates visitors on José Antonio Navarro's life and role in Texas history. Photos by Dror Baldinger.

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Trendy open concept concrete floor living room library photo in Salt Lake City with white walls

Fisher Heck worked closely with the Texas Historical Commission to ensure that the preservation treatment of José Antonio Navarro's 1850's home and the addition of a new restroom facilities building would be in keeping with national preservation guidelines. New restroom and storage facilities were carefully integrated into the historic grounds. As a result of the re-organization of the site, a larger central courtyard was formed and the relationship between new and existing buildings was enhanced. Today, the Casa Navarro State Historic Site proudly educates visitors on José Antonio Navarro's life and role in Texas history. Photos by Dror Baldinger.

Fisher Heck worked closely with the Texas Historical Commission to ensure that the preservation treatment of José Antonio Navarro's 1850's home and the addition of a new restroom facilities building would be in keeping with national preservation guidelines. New restroom and storage facilities were carefully integrated into the historic grounds. As a result of the re-organization of the site, a larger central courtyard was formed and the relationship between new and existing buildings was enhanced. Today, the Casa Navarro State Historic Site proudly educates visitors on José Antonio Navarro's life and role in Texas history. Photos by Dror Baldinger.

One of the biggest challenges of this remodel was fitting the client’s massive 15’ x 9’ oil painting into a room with a low ceiling and west wall that angled sharply downwards, and designing lighting which could fit into the tight space allowed. Further complicating matters were the strict code restrictions on building height. The roof-line was raised and the wall elevated within very tight guidelines. Numerous calculations and research went into specifying and installing the light fixtures, and ultimately there was only a 1” tolerance between the light fixture and ceiling for it to adequately light the painting.

We constructed this garden shed to complement the main house. Cedar shake roof, Hardi lap siding, wood frame construction. In subdivisions where there are restrictive covenants we will work within the guidelines and construct a building that will be appreciated by all. Wildwood Homes LLC Anacortes, WA 360-708-0957

A unique design element of this project was the rear yard - with the focal point being the curved deck. There was no access to the yard except through an alley way in between two buildings, which forced the team to do everything by hand. The crew also added recharge tanks (which are mandatory in the South End and Back Bay) to keep the ground water at a certain elevation. The Benjamin Construction team will always guide the client through every step of the project and ensure all city guidelines are adhered to with precision.

The renovation of our Renfrew Residence completely reimagined what we expected from a classic Vancouver Special home. The boxy shape of Vancouver Specials was a result of maximizing floor space under the zoning guidelines of their time. Builders in the 1960s and 1980s saw an opportunity and made the most of it! Today, renovating these homes are a common and rewarding project for Design Build firms. We love transforming Vancouver Specials because they have a lot of versatility and great foundations! Our Renfrew Residence is a great example of how all the common modernizations of a Vancouver Special are even better with Design Build.

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Large traditional three-story brick exterior home idea in Providence with a hip roof

The renovation of our Renfrew Residence completely reimagined what we expected from a classic Vancouver Special home. The boxy shape of Vancouver Specials was a result of maximizing floor space under the zoning guidelines of their time. Builders in the 1960s and 1980s saw an opportunity and made the most of it! Today, renovating these homes are a common and rewarding project for Design Build firms. We love transforming Vancouver Specials because they have a lot of versatility and great foundations! Our Renfrew Residence is a great example of how all the common modernizations of a Vancouver Special are even better with Design Build.

A unique design element of this project was the rear yard - with the focal point being the curved deck. There was no access to the yard except through an alley way in between two buildings, which forced the team to do everything by hand. The crew also added recharge tanks (which are mandatory in the South End and Back Bay) to keep the ground water at a certain elevation. The Benjamin Construction team will always guide the client through every step of the project and ensure all city guidelines are adhered to with precision.

A three car garage built from scratch in Centreville, VA. The project entailed developing a site plan and ensuring that the footprint of the structure meets the county's guidelines as the lot contained areas that are resource protected. We developed the architectural and structural plans for this structures and pulled all build and trade permits. The structure contains two large rooms on the main level which will be used as an exercise room. The second level contains two offices, a kitchen area, a large family room, and a jack and jill bathroom with a double vanity.