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Roberts Electric was the electrical contractor on this Oakland project that won a REMMIE for the Regional and National Contractor of the Year Award by the San Francisco Chapter of NARI in the Kitchens over $150K category. The project also was selected for the 2017 Rockridge Kitchen Tour in September. RECO once again teamed with longtime trade partner, McCutcheon Construction, on this project.
The owners of this 100-year-old craftsman wanted not just a new dream kitchen, but one that restored the home’s original character. It also needed to serve as a central gathering place for three generations of family. Like many kitchen remodels these days, the existing kitchen and dining area were small and cramped, with a low ceiling. The new design opened up the living area by removing dividing walls and raising the ceiling. A central island focuses the space toward the outdoors and the new stair landing. White walls and cabinets are the perfect backdrop for the bold color of the exposed brickwork and the dark blue china cabinet. RECO installed high-efficacy LED recessed lights, up lights and undercounter strips that help save energy. We adapted the existing circuiting and distribution as needed, including arc fault safety breakers and installed soft-glow, energy-efficient LED steplights on the deck, with complementary sconces and added security lighting.
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Energy use and sustainable systems were a key component of the design which used high-efficacy lighting, better cladding on a rain-screen system, high-efficiency doors and windows, new insulation and weather barriers, and which added a photovoltaic-generated electrical system. The contemporary design sought to integrate all of these systems, materials, and finishes into a seamless whole that lent interest and drama to a residence which was previously lusterless.
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A transformation inspired by the owner’s love of modern architecture, art and color (and the adjacent sand, rock, water, and the northwest landscape), the Indianola House sought to bring the soul of a home to a colorless muted box. The original house was a drab 1990’s-era box with no personality or presence sited on a beautiful secluded bay, facing water and island views, northwest of the City of Seattle. The existing mono-colored stucco-clad exterior and pyramidal glass-block openings had led the neighborhood to dub the structure, unflatteringly, “The Miami Vice House”.
Rhodes Architecture’s Residential Architects careful use of natural light, rich, collaged finishes and ability to open the house to gardens, beach, and outdoor gathering was critical to the design. The house soon became “The Gallery”.
The original home’s grey stucco exterior made the house seem both large and featureless; the introduction of no-maintenance exterior materials that collage and complement each other was a goal of the homeowner and the Seattle Architects who teamed up for this residential design. The bloated scale of the house cried out for the establishment and definition of the parts of the structure, a breaking down of the home’s form and its apparent bland size.
Living, sleeping, and bathing areas that started as staid spaces were in need of opening to the natural environment with additions of large doors, folding glass walls and useable balconies were crucial to each space having a dialogue with the outdoors.
The owner’s extensive art collection was highlighted and became the focus of interior places, well-lit naturally and through a new lighting system. Energy use and sustainable systems were a key component of the design which used high-efficacy lighting, better cladding on a rain-screen system, high-efficiency doors and windows, new insulation and weather barriers, and which added a photovoltaic-generated electrical system. The contemporary design sought to integrate all of these systems, materials, and finishes into a seamless whole that lent interest and drama to a residence which was previously lusterless.
How radically this house was transformed is evident in the exteriors, gardens and the natural spaces the house now opens to, as well as the gallery-like interiors. This home is a stunning testament to what is possible “before-and-after” when remade by Rhodes Architecture + Light.
The clients are an older couple with long professional and political careers, a love of art and a clear desire to connect with the Northwest environment and enliven their daily lives with spaces full of color and natural light.
Rhodes Architecture + Light was hired in 2019 to add new exteriors and interiors, natural light, larger openings to beach and bay, seismic and foundation upgrades to the home, and to infuse life into the house through the re-use of existing space and varied materials, color, textures, and lighting. The only actual change to the exterior “shell” of the house was the introduction of a low “gull-wing” roof with wood soffits above the central atrium space, to add drama and bring natural light into the entry gallery space. Interior spaces, including bedrooms and bathrooms, were re-planned and opened to each other, to greater natural light, to roof decks, and to the incredible views and sea-side environment.
The Builder, Fairbank Construction Company of Bainbridge Island, Washington, met the challenge of the design, first completely deconstructing the finishes inside and out, then precisely interlocking new claddings, windows and doors, cabinetry, finishes and a new gull-wing central roof in a beautiful transformation. The construction was total, thorough, and very detailed, resulting a house that, far from seeming a “remodeling”, is far more present and fitting to the owner’s lives and the natural environment than the house we started with.

Favored for both their stylishness and efficacy in diffusing sunlight, roller shades offer glass doors, French style or other, an excellent shading solution. With color patterns of your choosing that can contrast with the window tint for a unique look, and varying levels of opacity, sheer roller shades can help create a cozy ambiance indoors, while preventing too harsh sunlight from causing glare. Learn more about Master Blinds’ different roller shades for French doors and other windows by scheduling a free in-person consultation with no obligation at 877-708-5883.

The kitchen utilizes all formaldehyde-free cabinetry, a compact dishwasher, high-efficacy lighting, and a Sun Frost super-high efficiency refrigerator.

The Carrier 342813-75105 Evap Coil Replacement Kit is an essential component for any split system air conditioner or heat pump. This is in charge of removing moisture and heat from the air within your house so that you can stay cool and comfortable throughout the summer. By pulling warm, humid air through its fins and tubes, the evaporator coil generates heat. A refrigerant inside the coil absorbs heat, forcing the air to cool and condense moisture onto the fins of the coil. The air handler device then distributes this cold, dehumidified air throughout your house. Lower indoor air quality, higher energy expenses, and decreased efficacy can all be caused by a defective evaporator coil.

Following work was done: Structural steel, structural heavy gauge metal stud (building façade), light gauge framing and drywall, ready for paint, mezzanine and ceilings. .
Coordinating and supervising work performed by trades and outsite suppliers for quality, completeness, schedule, and conformity with plans and specifications/
Upon substaintial completion of contruction, examine work to assure efficacy quality and proper commisioning of equipment.
Developing a community relations program.
Provide the highest quality service to build-up the best result of the project as the agreement between 2 sites.

Favored for both their stylishness and efficacy in diffusing sunlight, roller shades offer glass doors, French style or other, an excellent shading solution. With color patterns of your choosing that can contrast with the window tint for a unique look, and varying levels of opacity, sheer roller shades can help create a cozy ambiance indoors, while preventing too harsh sunlight from causing glare. Learn more about Master Blinds’ different roller shades for French doors and other windows by scheduling a free in-person consultation with no obligation at 877-708-5883.

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In case of critical pipeline installations, the Bleed Ring Flanges Manufacturers prepare components that are built to fit between normal flanges without pressure reduction. The bleed ring flange will enable the controlled monitoring and isolation, which will reduce downtime even when inspection or sampling is in progress. A B2B Portal assists buyers in accessing qualified suppliers that will supply the products and materials that have been machined correctly, and a reliable supply. Adequate selection of the Bleed Ring Flange of the system would enhance safety precautions, system diagnostics, and add to the future efficacy of the systems, hence a required change in the case of industries operating with pressurized and hazardous media.

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