Here is a newly completed project I've been working on. My charge was to make functional spaces in a basement that included a bar, TV space, game space, office space and music room. The client was sharing some photos he'd taken in subways in NYC, Chicago and London, among others. These exciting images of his stimulated an idea: What if we used the subway as a motif for the entire basement project? This concept was enthusiastically endorsed. Months later, here are the results of this creative challenge. Norman Sizemore

Install Docking Drawer Blade Series outlets into kitchen cabinet drawers to create hidden charging stations, pull out appliance drawers and more, eliminating countertop clutter and creating more functional and organized kitchen spaces.

Install Docking Drawer Blade Series outlets into kitchen cabinet drawers to create hidden charging stations, pull out appliance drawers and more, eliminating countertop clutter and creating more functional and organized kitchen spaces.

Ventana Construction
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In this remodel, we opened up a closet to the hallway from the garage to make the space feel more open. In it's place we added custom cabinets and cubbies. Each family member has their own station, with a couple to spare. Each unit has an electrical outlet so that phones, ipads, etc. can be charged. We left the bottoms open, so that wet or muddy shoes could be slid under the bench, allowing for easier clean-up.

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Install Docking Drawer Blade Series outlets into kitchen cabinet drawers to create hidden charging stations, pull out appliance drawers and more, eliminating countertop clutter and creating more functional and organized kitchen spaces.

Wine bar and refrigerator surrounded by smart tablet holders, touch lighting and charging stations.
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Photos: Gordon King, Design: Gina Godin
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What a great Drop Zone at the entrance to the garage. A bench to sit on, cubbies for shoes, hats, and Stuff! Upper cubbies have receptacles for charging cell phones. Stuart Jones Photography

Project Team: Ben Awes, AIA, Principal-In-Charge, Bob Ganser AIA, Christian Dean, AIA, Nate Dodge Photography: Brandon Stengel @ Farm Kid Studios
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Two large pull-out pantries flank and support display cabinets and a workspace/charging station.
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Project Team: Ben Awes, AIA, Principal-In-Charge Bob Ganser, AIA Christian Dean, AIA
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Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless galley vinyl floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Cedar Rapids with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops