The project site is a three story apartment building with a full basement, which had recently been subject to an apartment fire. Four separate residential units were contained in the structure, including one two bedroom unit and three single bedroom units. A laundry room/basement and a pair of lofts were also housed within the building. The result of the blaze and the subsequent water damage from attempts to extinguish it left the interior of the building primarily gutted. All interior finishes, fixtures, stairways, mechanical and electrical systems were destroyed beyond repair. The exterior of the building was charred in some places, and destroyed completely in others. The project location, the City of San Rafael, determined that due to the extent of the damage to the structure, the resulting project would be considered a “new building”. Our first task was to review the current building code and apply the current regulations to the existing structure (originally built in the early 1900’s) and bring it up to current code. We performed occupant load calculations, a code summary, square footage calculations and egress code analysis for each floor/use. This information was then compiled in order to determine how the project could legally be designed within the current code, all while minimizing modifications to the existing structure. Once all data had been analyzed, the new floor plans were organized and laid out in a manner which retained the heritage of the original building while remaining true to current code. The site was revised to allow for code compliant parking areas while retaining the family friendly outdoor spaces inherent in the original design. The foundation was reinforced, and the building structure as a whole was strengthened to cope with modern seismic loads. Spray foam insulation, low E glazing, skylights, ceiling fans, high efficiency HVAC, etc…were all added to make the building more efficient and environmentally friendly. The use of Class “A” materials, fire separations (both vertical and horizontal) and a commercial sprinkler system were employed in order to avoid any future fires. Reconstruction of the project was recently completed in the summer of 2014. Photos by B. James

This rural cottage located in Haiku, Maui was designed and furnished for a young family looking for both comfort and current design. We worked together with the clients to curate this Farmhouse look with bold, playful fabrics mixed with distressed wooden furniture and accessories. This rural cottage located in Haiku, Maui was designed and furnished for a young family looking for both comfort and current design. We worked together with the clients to curate this Farmhouse look with bold, playful fabrics mixed with distressed wooden furniture and accessories.This rural cottage located in Haiku, Maui was designed and furnished for a young family looking for both comfort and current design. We worked together with the clients to curate this Farmhouse look with bold, playful fabrics mixed with distressed wooden furniture and accessories.This rural cottage located in Haiku, Maui was designed and furnished for a young family looking for both comfort and current design. We worked together with the clients to curate this Farmhouse look with bold, playful fabrics mixed with distressed wooden furniture and accessories. This rural cottage located in Haiku, Maui was designed and furnished for a young family looking for both comfort and current design. We worked together with the clients to curate this Farmhouse look with bold, playful fabrics mixed with distressed wooden furniture and accessories.

This rural cottage located in Haiku, Maui was designed and furnished for a young family looking for both comfort and current design. We worked together with the clients to curate this Farmhouse look with bold, playful fabrics mixed with distressed wooden furniture and accessories. This rural cottage located in Haiku, Maui was designed and furnished for a young family looking for both comfort and current design. We worked together with the clients to curate this Farmhouse look with bold, playful fabrics mixed with distressed wooden furniture and accessories.This rural cottage located in Haiku, Maui was designed and furnished for a young family looking for both comfort and current design. We worked together with the clients to curate this Farmhouse look with bold, playful fabrics mixed with distressed wooden furniture and accessories.This rural cottage located in Haiku, Maui was designed and furnished for a young family looking for both comfort and current design. We worked together with the clients to curate this Farmhouse look with bold, playful fabrics mixed with distressed wooden furniture and accessories. This rural cottage located in Haiku, Maui was designed and furnished for a young family looking for both comfort and current design. We worked together with the clients to curate this Farmhouse look with bold, playful fabrics mixed with distressed wooden furniture and accessories.

A very steep slope separated the house from the Willamette River. LandCurrent's expertise in creating grading plans for steep areas and Pistilslandscape craftmanship made this slope into a piece of art. Design: LandCurrent Contractor: Pistilslandscape Photo: Pistilslandscape

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Dedicated 25 x 12 home theater. Row One, leather seats were used. See more ideas at: http://www.cchas.com/theater-and-media-rooms Bubbenmoyer Photography

https://pipafineart.com/products/azure-currents-alcohol-ink-fluid-art-minimal-abstract-wall-art-print. "Azure Currents" invites you to immerse yourself in the fluid beauty of abstract art with this mesmerizing alcohol ink print. This digitally created artwork captures the ethereal dance of swirling blues and turquoise, reminiscent of ocean depths and swirling currents. The organic patterns and textures evoke a sense of movement and energy, creating a captivating visual experience that is both calming and invigorating. Printed on high-quality photo paper with premium inks, "Azure Currents" adds a touch of modern sophistication to any space. Whether displayed in your living room, bedroom, dining room, or office, this versatile art print complements a variety of décor styles. Let the vibrant colors and fluid forms of "Azure Currents" inspire a sense of creativity and tranquility, transforming your home into a haven of artistic expression.

The Water Wise project was developed as a demonstration garden near Alton Baker Park in Eugene Oregon. This garden exhibits different ways we can think about water and use resources responsibly. The project was initiated by the Eugene Water and Electric Board in partnership with the city of Eugene, Nearby Nature, Satre Associates and LandCurrent landscape architects. LandCurrent was responsible for the design work , with technical support from Satre. The demonstration garden features water wise innovations such as a rain garden, bio swales, and a water harvesting cistern. It also includes a drought tolerant planting palette and lawn species. LandCurrent proposed a rain sculpture that functions as a cistern overflow through the principle of communicating veins

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The Water Wise project was developed as a demonstration garden near Alton Baker Park in Eugene Oregon. This garden exhibits different ways we can think about water and use resources responsibly. The project was initiated by the Eugene Water and Electric Board in partnership with the city of Eugene, Nearby Nature, Satre Associates and LandCurrent landscape architects. LandCurrent was responsible for the design work , with technical support from Satre. The demonstration garden features water wise innovations such as a rain garden, bio swales, and a water harvesting cistern. It also includes a drought tolerant planting palette and lawn species. LandCurrent proposed a rain sculpture that functions as a cistern overflow through the principle of communicating veins.

vanishing edge pool with a swim current powered by Riverflow Pumps by Current Systems
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vanishing edge pool with a swim current powered by Riverflow Pumps by Current Systems
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There was a very narrow laundry room off the kitchen before. By taking down that wall, we were able to expand the kitchen and built a custom stack-able laundry area, complete with storage that matches the rest of the kitchen. When the cabinet doors are closed, you would never know the laundry is in there. That's the beauty of great design.

Photo © Bruce Damonte

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