Exterior Deck Design Developed under Employment at Studio Schicketanz Design: Lorena Akin & Mary Ann Schicketanz Photography by: Lorena Akin Photoshoot styling: Studio Schicketanz (Lindsay Bauer & Nicole Clapman) Kitchen Design: Lorena Akin & Mary Ann Schicketanz Construction administration: Lorena Akin Doors & Windows: Fleetwood Furnishings by owner

The transformation of this space from a single carport to a fully functional home office space for two was an amazing use of an previously under-utilized area. This homeowner was on a tight budget, so less expensive products that looked high end were employed wherever possible. Recessed panel oak cabinetry was stained a deep espresso color which helped keep the cost down, as well a using a modern Formica laminate countertop as the work surface. Bronze colored mosaic tiles were used to bring some light reflection and color into the workspace. This space won 2nd Place for Singular Residential Space during the 2010 ASID Arizona South Chapter Design Excellence Awards (Co-designed with James Curran of Curran Interiors) and was featured in Tucson Home Magazine - Spring 2010.

The Great Hall of the house, built in complete Period materials, employs mortise and tenon timber framing and original plaster technique. The wall mural painting was hand-done with raw earthen pigments, dirt, and water. Doors, hardware, and lighting fixtures were imported from England

This house design is inspired by the principles of Vasu Shastra, the traditional Indian system of Architecture. All interior spaces are designed to overlook a courtyard with a Koi Pond. The southern facing roof planes feature solar panels. Goethermal heating will be employed.

Ground up net-zero energy home featuring an 11kW solar array and mechanized windows. The building envelope was constructed using insulating concrete forms and structural insulated panels, resulting in an airtight structure ideal for maximizing thermal efficiency. A heat recovery ventilation system was installed to refresh the airtight, indoor environment. The home also employs an air source heat pump for heating and domestic hot water, which is distributed via an in-floor hydronic radiant heat system.

The dramatic front support beam is a curved meranti glulam. The roof and front gable are natural cedar shakes, while the underlying arched rafters are cut from 2 x 12 and are supported by a 4 x 12 ridge beam. Two Craftsman-style columns with applied molding are employed as both structural and decorative components within the overall design scheme.

David served as project manager for this new building while employed at Stoner Architects. These photos are presented here with their permission. Contractor: P&M Construction Structural Engineer: Quantum Consulting Engineers Timber Frame: Salisbury Woodworking

This traditional Newport Beach kitchen renovation employed gorgeous kitchen design finishings to deliver a stunning result with a small kitchen island to drastically improve counter space

The Karoistanbul tiles are entirely handmade and natural. They are composed of white marble powder, high quality cement, marble or granite granulates natural colorants and pure silica sand, under a high pressure. The encaustic process employed in their creation has rendered these tiles extremely durable and long lasting. They can be used on the walls and floors, on interior or exterior surfaces. Users have the opportunity to choose the color of the tiles from the color range.

Incredible Menlo Park Renovation. Reconfiguring this master bathroom including moving the current laundry room into a new location and out of the master bathroom. We employed a contemporary styling full of clean lines and whimsy~

Madrona Passive House, a new Seattle home designed by SHED Architecture & Design and built by Hammer & Hand, combines contemporary design with high performance building to create an environmentally responsive and resource-efficient house. The home’s airtight, super-insulated building envelope and passive design minimize energy consumption while providing superior thermal comfort to occupants. A heat recovery ventilator supplies constant fresh air to the home’s interior while recovering 90% of thermal energy from exhaust air for reuse inside. A rooftop solar photovoltaic array will provide enough energy to offset most, perhaps all, of the home’s energy consumption on a net annual basis. To manage stormwater the project employs permeable pavers for site hardscape and two cisterns to capture and control rainwater from the home’s roof and the green roof on the garage. By investing in sustainable site development strategies, efficient building systems and an advanced envelope, the project aims to respect the home’s environmentally critical site and achieve one of the world’s most demanding building energy standards: Passive House. Photos by Mark Woods Photography.

This second floor roof terrace was converted to an outdoor playroom by employing softer surfaces underfoot, a wall garden, and a metal paneled wall with movable magnetic silhouettes.

Architect: Sala Architects | Builder: Merdan Custom Builders Inc. | Photography: Spacecrafting
1950s light wood floor living room library photo in Minneapolis with white walls

The soft tones of tumbled limestone tile are perfect for this beach house. Employing a simple decorative trim at the top of the bathtub tiling and repeated in the shower, gives this bathroom a quiet elegance. The fittings are all brushed nickel.

Hallmark engineered hardwood flooring. This is the color Marina. To see the rest of the colors in the collection visit HallmarkFloors.com or contact us to order your new floors today! Hallmark Floors Ventura Marina Collection, Engineered flooring VENTURA COLLECTION URL http://hallmarkfloors.com/hallmark-hardwoods/ventura-hardwood-collection/ Simply natural The Ventura Hardwood Floors Collection with our NuOil® Finish from Hallmark Hardwoods is finished with NuOil® which employs a revolutionary new technology. The finish has unique performance characteristics and durability that make it a great choice for someone who wants the visual character that only oil can provide. Oil finishes have been used for centuries on floors and furniture. NuOil® uses proprietary technology in the application of numerous coats of oil finish in the factory that make it the industry leader in wear-ability and stain resistance in oil finish. Due to the unique hybrid multi-coat technology of NuOil®, it is not necessary to apply an additional coat of oil at time of installation. That can be reserved for a later date when it becomes desirable to refresh and renovate the floor. Simply Better…Discover Why.

This beautiful custom pool has functionality, gorgeous lines, matches the formality of the house but still lends itself to socializing and kid friendly attractions. The custom built slide and sunshelf are perfect for the younger ones while the custom steps and bench seating is great for socializing. The patio is done in a Techo-bloc Paver, the coping is a sandstone. I designed this pool when I was working for my former employer. This customer is a client of Vue Custom Pools now.

Tuscan Stone Mantels uses a centuries old process to produce fine architectural stonework. By using this process, our stone is completely formed and finished by hand reflecting the beauty of natural quarried stone. By employing modern gypsums and techniques, we are able to offer products of strength and durability for numerous architectural applications such as mantels & over-mantels, entertainment centers, cladding, niches, shelving, corbels/brackets, molding, kitchen hoods, columns, pediments, and more. Tuscan Stone Mantels provides architects, builders, designers and homeowners with hand crafted stone products of exceptional beauty and durability.

This High Rise Condo Living room Fireplace was installed into an existing space with a modern black Granite surround and hearth stone. The Interior Designer Donna Sweet of Haven Interiors Ltd asked Karl Holtermann, Architectural Designer, to work with her clients who recently purchased the Condo unit. This work was performed under the employ of Sazama Remodeling.

Not only does this kitchen employ the hot and trendy gray cabinetry hue, but it also flaunts the chic return of the once outdated, brass finish. What a gorgeous combination!!