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Brain Factory - Architecture & Design
2020 Roma, Italy
LOCATION: Roma
AREA: 70 sq. m.
TYPE: Realized project
Quando si programma un viaggio non sempre la scelta di soggiornare in un lussuoso hotel rispecchia la soluzione ideale per vivere a pieno la città; a volte un alloggio più informale come il Bed and Breakfast crea un’occasione di conoscenza del luogo e delle persone più genuina e accogliente, capace di far vivere la quotidianità cittadina senza rinunciare alle comodità e creando un’esperienza unica nel suo genere. In una città come Roma, dove la vita di quartiere è l’anima fondante che caratterizza gli stili di vita delle persone che lo vivono, tutto ciò che si trova vicino casa diventa essenziale per le persone. In questo modo un B&B può diventare l’anello di congiunzione tra ospite e città cercando di far sentire le persone non all’interno di una struttura ricettiva ma finalmente a casa. Il progetto di questo B&B situato nel cuore del quartiere Prati a Roma, non solo gode di un’ottima posizione ben servita dai mezzi pubblici e vicina a luoghi di interesse culturale, ma grazie all’affaccio su Piazza degli Ammiragli, ricca di verde e vitalità, con vista cupolone di San Pietro, regala un ampio respiro di relax e tranquillità rispetto al caos cittadino. Il disegno degli interni è minimalista e essenziale, ravvivato da toni di colore pastello come il rosa cipria e il verde oliva. L’open-space è strategico grazie alla realizzazione centrale di una parete attrezzata realizzata in muratura e cartongesso che da un lato alloggia il televisore e le nicchie porta-oggetti e dall’altro lato diventa la parete di supporto della cucina, impreziosita da piastrelle dai disegni geometrici dai toni pastello. La sensazione di vivere, anche se per pochi giorni, in un focolaio domestico caldo e accogliente è rafforzato dall’uso a pavimento del gres porcellanato effetto legno posato in tutti gli ambienti, incluso il bagno. Oltre alla camera da letto matrimoniale, spaziosa e accogliente, nell’open-space il divano può trasformarsi in un comodo letto. Anche le luci con le loro geometrie disegnano, come in una quadro astratto, volumetrie eteree.
When planning a trip, the choice of staying in a luxury hotel does not always reflect the ideal solution to fully experience the city; Sometimes a more informal accommodation such as the Bed and Breakfast creates a more genuine and welcoming opportunity to get to know the place and the people, able to make the city live without sacrificing comfort and creating a unique experience of its kind. In a city like Rome, where neighborhood life is the founding soul that characterizes the lifestyles of the people who live there, everything close to home becomes essential for people. In this way, a B&B can become the link between the guest and the city, trying to make people feel not inside an accommodation facility but finally at home. The project of this B&B located in the heart of the Prati district in Rome, not only enjoys an excellent position well served by public transport and close to places of cultural interest, but thanks to the view of Piazza degli Ammiragli, full of greenery and vitality, with a view of the dome of San Pietro, offers a wide range of relaxation and tranquility compared to the chaos of the city. The interior design is minimalist and essential, enlivened by pastel shades such as powder pink and olive green. The open-space is strategic thanks to the central realization of an equipped wall made of masonry and plasterboard which on one side houses the television and the niches for objects and on the other side becomes the support wall of the kitchen, embellished with tiles from geometric designs in pastel tones. The feeling of living, even if for a few days, in a warm and welcoming home is reinforced by the use of wood-effect porcelain stoneware on the floor installed in all rooms, including the bathroom. In addition to the spacious and welcoming double bedroom, the sofa in the open space can be transformed into a comfortable bed. Even the lights with their geometries draw, as in an abstract painting, ethereal volumes.
Nakamoto Forestry
The Marine Studies Building is heavily engineered to be a vertical evaluation structure with supplies on the rooftop to support over 920 people for up to two days post a Cascadia level event. The addition of this building thus improves the safety of those that work and play at the Hatfield Marine Science Center and in the surrounding South Beach community.
The MSB uses state-of-the-art architectural and engineering techniques to make it one of the first “vertical evacuation” tsunami sites in the United States. The building will also dramatically increase the Hatfield campus’ marine science education and research capacity.
The building is designed to withstand a 9+ earthquake and to survive an XXL tsunami event. The building is designed to be repairable after a large (L) tsunami event.
A ramp on the outside of the building leads from the ground level to the roof of this three-story structure. The roof of the building is 47 feet high, and it is designed to serve as an emergency assembly site for more than 900 people after a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake.
OSU’s Marine Studies Building is designed to provide a safe place for people to gather after an earthquake, out of the path — and above the water — of a possible tsunami. Additionally, several horizontal evacuation paths exist from the HMSC campus, where people can walk to avoid the tsunami inundation. These routes include Safe Haven Hill west of Highway 101 and the Oregon Coast Community College to the south.
Nakamoto Forestry
The Marine Studies Building is heavily engineered to be a vertical evaluation structure with supplies on the rooftop to support over 920 people for up to two days post a Cascadia level event. The addition of this building thus improves the safety of those that work and play at the Hatfield Marine Science Center and in the surrounding South Beach community.
The MSB uses state-of-the-art architectural and engineering techniques to make it one of the first “vertical evacuation” tsunami sites in the United States. The building will also dramatically increase the Hatfield campus’ marine science education and research capacity.
The building is designed to withstand a 9+ earthquake and to survive an XXL tsunami event. The building is designed to be repairable after a large (L) tsunami event.
A ramp on the outside of the building leads from the ground level to the roof of this three-story structure. The roof of the building is 47 feet high, and it is designed to serve as an emergency assembly site for more than 900 people after a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake.
OSU’s Marine Studies Building is designed to provide a safe place for people to gather after an earthquake, out of the path — and above the water — of a possible tsunami. Additionally, several horizontal evacuation paths exist from the HMSC campus, where people can walk to avoid the tsunami inundation. These routes include Safe Haven Hill west of Highway 101 and the Oregon Coast Community College to the south.
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Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
2010 NATIONAL NARI REGIONAL AWARD WINNER
Project Scope
The owners of this 7,000 square foot colonial in Oakton, Virginia, were seeking a multi-level Mediterranean-style indoor/outdoor living space off the back of their home. They turned to Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes for a design solution that would include a stone patio, a second-story deck, a screened-in porch and linking staircases.
While the structure was designed primarily for family dining and entertaining, it also had to accommodate periodic social gatherings of one hundred guests or more. To meet these needs, the project would include a fully-equipped outdoor kitchen, several serving counters with permanent refrigeration, and well-delineated socializing and dining zones.
The existing home’s setting offered several impressive assets the new outdoor living area was designed to exploit. The sprawling acreage features old stand trees, wooded paths and a private lake. Beautifully landscaped, it unfolds as an idyllic panorama that naturally draws people to the outdoors.
Challenges
Since the rear elevation was situated on a slope that drops away from the house, the Michael Nash team had to raise the grade two feet within in a 2,000 square foot area extending out from the back of the house. Infrastructure plans also called for a sophisticated drainage system that had to accommodate a whole series of water “runoff” considerations to be integrated into the decking itself. Excavation included constructing retaining walls to bolster the elevated grade—which also had to support a concrete slab, the primary foundation for the entire complex.
Solutions
The ground level decking consists of a 2,000 square foot flagstone patio level with the home’s lower level doors. There is a decorative water fountain mid-patio—an ornate collectible acquired in Florida. Food preparation is concentrated within a specially designed semi-circular wall that creates an “outdoor kitchen” equipped with a 60” Viking barbecue grill, a prep sink, a warming drawer, refrigerator and appropriate storage. There is a granite surfaced dining counter with seating for eight.
Wrought iron railing and approximately 20 decorative columns (some encasing steel vertical supports) are incorporated into the design scheme. Many of the columns house accent lights.
The top level—supported by horizontal steel beams– is a 2,500 square foot deck constructed entirely of Trex decking. The open air decking is, again, directly accessible from rooms on the second level of the house including the kitchen, sunroom and family room.
The platform’s most prominent feature is a U-shaped “kitchenette” with cedar shake shingle roofing. Like its counterpart one level below, the facility is equipped with grill, refrigerator and stainless steel cabinetry.
One portion of the deck has been allocated for a 16’ x 16’ octagonal screened-in porch crowned by a pair of 2’ x 4’ skylights. The porch can be accessed from the home’s conservatory via a set of French doors. With its mosaic tile flooring, stained cedar panel ceiling and honed granite counters, the interior is elegant and calming. Hand-painted stenciling and a wall-mounted water feature provide distinctive detailing.
Finally, the design introduced elements to highlight and reinforce an awareness of the lovely bucolic setting. Fountains and water features combined with textured surfaces and mosaic tiling and backsplashes to present a villa-like ambiance well-suited to the Virginia countryside.
Brain Factory - Architecture & Design
2020 Roma, Italy
LOCATION: Roma
AREA: 70 sq. m.
TYPE: Realized project
Quando si programma un viaggio non sempre la scelta di soggiornare in un lussuoso hotel rispecchia la soluzione ideale per vivere a pieno la città; a volte un alloggio più informale come il Bed and Breakfast crea un’occasione di conoscenza del luogo e delle persone più genuina e accogliente, capace di far vivere la quotidianità cittadina senza rinunciare alle comodità e creando un’esperienza unica nel suo genere. In una città come Roma, dove la vita di quartiere è l’anima fondante che caratterizza gli stili di vita delle persone che lo vivono, tutto ciò che si trova vicino casa diventa essenziale per le persone. In questo modo un B&B può diventare l’anello di congiunzione tra ospite e città cercando di far sentire le persone non all’interno di una struttura ricettiva ma finalmente a casa. Il progetto di questo B&B situato nel cuore del quartiere Prati a Roma, non solo gode di un’ottima posizione ben servita dai mezzi pubblici e vicina a luoghi di interesse culturale, ma grazie all’affaccio su Piazza degli Ammiragli, ricca di verde e vitalità, con vista cupolone di San Pietro, regala un ampio respiro di relax e tranquillità rispetto al caos cittadino. Il disegno degli interni è minimalista e essenziale, ravvivato da toni di colore pastello come il rosa cipria e il verde oliva. L’open-space è strategico grazie alla realizzazione centrale di una parete attrezzata realizzata in muratura e cartongesso che da un lato alloggia il televisore e le nicchie porta-oggetti e dall’altro lato diventa la parete di supporto della cucina, impreziosita da piastrelle dai disegni geometrici dai toni pastello. La sensazione di vivere, anche se per pochi giorni, in un focolaio domestico caldo e accogliente è rafforzato dall’uso a pavimento del gres porcellanato effetto legno posato in tutti gli ambienti, incluso il bagno. Oltre alla camera da letto matrimoniale, spaziosa e accogliente, nell’open-space il divano può trasformarsi in un comodo letto. Anche le luci con le loro geometrie disegnano, come in una quadro astratto, volumetrie eteree.
When planning a trip, the choice of staying in a luxury hotel does not always reflect the ideal solution to fully experience the city; Sometimes a more informal accommodation such as the Bed and Breakfast creates a more genuine and welcoming opportunity to get to know the place and the people, able to make the city live without sacrificing comfort and creating a unique experience of its kind. In a city like Rome, where neighborhood life is the founding soul that characterizes the lifestyles of the people who live there, everything close to home becomes essential for people. In this way, a B&B can become the link between the guest and the city, trying to make people feel not inside an accommodation facility but finally at home. The project of this B&B located in the heart of the Prati district in Rome, not only enjoys an excellent position well served by public transport and close to places of cultural interest, but thanks to the view of Piazza degli Ammiragli, full of greenery and vitality, with a view of the dome of San Pietro, offers a wide range of relaxation and tranquility compared to the chaos of the city. The interior design is minimalist and essential, enlivened by pastel shades such as powder pink and olive green. The open-space is strategic thanks to the central realization of an equipped wall made of masonry and plasterboard which on one side houses the television and the niches for objects and on the other side becomes the support wall of the kitchen, embellished with tiles from geometric designs in pastel tones. The feeling of living, even if for a few days, in a warm and welcoming home is reinforced by the use of wood-effect porcelain stoneware on the floor installed in all rooms, including the bathroom. In addition to the spacious and welcoming double bedroom, the sofa in the open space can be transformed into a comfortable bed. Even the lights with their geometries draw, as in an abstract painting, ethereal volumes.
Elizabeth Aldrich
10 Ideas for Turning Your Garage into a Modern Industrial Neighborhood Bar
By Elizabeth Aldrich
Host happy hours and cocktail parties worthy of a full page spread – in your own garage.
Leave the brick exposed, the concrete floors as is, and the wood unfinished and it costs more? The sophisticated older brother of the shabby-chic trend, urban industrial style, is taking over. Real estate agents are able to tack on a few extra grand to a flat if they can include “exposed brick” in their advertisements, and designer chefs and master mixologists are moving into warehouses and industrial districts in urban areas across the nation. A friend recently invited me to dinner at Portland, Oregon’s newest, hippest charcuterie spot, and when we pulled up to the building it was in a warehouse where I used to go to underground raves in high school.
These industrial style spaces that were once seen as unfinished or lacking in coziness are now seriously coveted. Their rawness is considered authentic, their grit a mark of character. But if you’re a homeowner, there’s a good chance you already have one of them built right into your house: your garage.
I like to preach about how much people underutilize their garage spaces, piling them full of storage bins they never touch. Whether you turn it into a workspace or a playroom, there’s a lot of value in a creatively-used garage space. For the overly ambitious, the design lover, or the hostess with the mostess, here’s one idea that blows the rest out of the water.
Turn your garage into a multi-purpose, urban industrial wonderland for work and play.
Originally outfitted for factories and warehouses, the industrial style facilitates productivity. Now that it’s also being appreciated as a great aesthetic for bars and restaurants, these rooms can serve both form and function, doubling as work and entertaining spaces. This is great for people who have always dreamed of having that extra basement space for hosting friends, complete with a wet bar and a billiards table, but lack the square footage. Just keep in mind that your friends might love it so much, they’ll start ditching their favorite happy hour spot and showing up at your doorstep instead.
Here are ten ideas forbuilding the perfect workshop by day and cocktail bar by night in your garage.
1. Clean out the space. Get rid of everything you don’t need. Part of the beauty of industrial style designs is their simplicity and abundance of open space. Excessive clutter can make people feel boxed in, and that’s not conducive to productivity or to social activity. Out of sight, out of mind. Build shelving up high for storing must-keep belongings, much like a warehouse.
For bonus points, store your belongings in wooden crates for aesthetic consistency. Or consider stacking them on a pallet, wrapping them in excessive amounts of plastic wrap, and loading them onto the next cross-country freighter. You won’t miss them.
2. Install storage for frequently used objects. The brilliant thing about the urban industrial look is that your tools, tool boxes, and tool storage cabinets already fit right in. Metal storage cabinets and file cabinets are perfect additions to the space. While grey is certainly the color pallet for this style, 50 shades might be a few too many. Mix it up by spray painting one of your cabinetsto add a pop of color. Make a small pegboard to hold up your tools and hang larger items such as bicycles and recreational equipment by pegs. If you have a lot of storage bins that you have to keep, look upward instead of storing them on the floor. Insert a tracking system onto your garage ceiling and slide the bins into place.
For extra credit, get an old locker to use as a coat closet when guests come over.
3. Heat the space.Since you’re not turning the garage into a full-time living space, such as a spare bedroom, you really don’t need to go through the work and additional cost of installing full-blown heating and insulation systems. If you don’t need to use the space when the temperature drops, or if you live in a consistently temperate climate, you might not need to do anything. But if you do want to be able to host people through the winter, a simple garage heater will suffice. Here are some good options for installing garage heating.
Take it one step further, and get a couple patio heaters to help with the next step.
4. Turn your driveway into a patio space. Even the best restaurants and cocktail bars are nothing in the summertime without a solid patio space. Leave the garage door open on warmer nights and invite your guests to go outdoors. Place some stylish folding chairs and a patio table out for comfort. Place a few potted plants here and there to make the space feel more inviting.
For a really lively patio scene, put a portable fire pit out on the driveway or front lawn and surround it with workbenches from your garage.
5. Build your bar. Pick a corner in your garage for the bar, and get started. You can build a bar pretty cheaply and easily with reclaimed pallets, and get some industrial-style barstools. Behind the bar, you’ll have both your tools and your liquor, and there’s no need to build expensive cabinetry. If you’re serving quality, why cover it up? Build shelving or open cubicles to house your liquor. Put out metal buckets filled with ice to chill beers.Be sure to serve up cocktails worthy of the space. The Hemingway Daiquiri served straight up is a unique way to dress down, or industrialize, a traditionally frou-frou cocktail.
To go the extra mile, build a bar with laid brick.Install an extra fridge in the garage so you can avoid having to trek into the kitchen to refill chilled drinks, and you can store dips, vegetables, and other hors d'oeuvres right at your fingertips.
6. Bring on the games. To really turn your hosting space into a fun time, be sure to offer ample play options. For the low on space, a dart board will suffice, whereas if you’ve got a five-car garage and can’t manage to fill the space, put in a couple billiard tables. Ping pong tables are ideal for most because they’re great fun and can easily be folded up and stored.
If you want to keep your guests playing until the wee hours of the morning, get an old pinball machine, a vintage arcade game, or a small Skee-Ball alley.
7. The heart of your space.Build along worktable that doubles as a table for your guests right in the center of your garage. It should be tall enough to be used while standing, although you can place a few barstools along with it. Having a table space for drinks but limited seating will encourage guests to walk around and mingle. Build it out of wood and make sure to maintain a natural finish.
Don’t be afraid to rough up the work table by day. The dings and marks created while you build will only lend authenticity to the piece.
8. Install lighting. Remember, the urban industrial style is all about function and showcasing materials in their raw form. There’s no need to buy expensive floor lamps or install a fancy lighting system. The most popular lighting in these types of spaces is exposed bulb lighting. Just open up the wiring on your current lighting system and drop down some bulbs.
For additional lighting, string up exposed bulb patio lights and place some vintage metal desk lamps on the tables and bar area.
9. Brand your space. Use the designs for the stuff you build by day as wall art. Blow up sketches, blueprints, schematics, and architectural drawings to hang up for decoration. Choose one wall that could use a splash of color, perhaps the wall behind your bar, and get a friend to paint a mural, or whip out the spray paint for a real urban feel.
Splurge a little and get a custom neon sign made of your last name or the word “bar” to hang behind the bar.
10. The garage door. For the finishing touch, and to really wow your guests, get a brand new modern, industrial style garage door installed. Look for the window-paneled types that restaurants use, like this contemporary aluminum and glass beauty. You can leave it half open when you want to utilize your driveway-patio space.
On nights when you have to close it all the way, the glass panels let your guests still look out onto the stars, making it feel like a patio space even when it’s too cold for one.
Once your garage bar is up and running, put on your denim suit and get ready to call yourself the Joneses. No one will be able to keep up with you.
Shea Homes Charlotte
Introducing the Courtyard Collection at Sonoma, located near Ballantyne in Charlotte. These 51 single-family homes are situated with a unique twist, and are ideal for people looking for the lifestyle of a townhouse or condo, without shared walls. Lawn maintenance is included! All homes include kitchens with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, plus attached 2-car garages. Our 3 model homes are open daily! Schools are Elon Park Elementary, Community House Middle, Ardrey Kell High. The Hanna is a 2-story home which has everything you need on the first floor, including a Kitchen with an island and separate pantry, open Family/Dining room with an optional Fireplace, and the laundry room tucked away. Upstairs is a spacious Owner's Suite with large walk-in closet, double sinks, garden tub and separate large shower. You may change this to include a large tiled walk-in shower with bench seat and separate linen closet. There are also 3 secondary bedrooms with a full bath with double sinks.
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Columbus, OH
The Creative Kitchen Company
Franklin County's Kitchen Remodeling and Refacing Professional
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Bathroom remodel, including main level bath and lower level bath. Main level bathroom includes a single person soaker, jet tub, complete with shower and hand-held sprayer in bronze. This bathroom also includes a double vanity and comfort-height, elongated toilet. The lower level bathroom includes an oversized jet tub with pull-out sprayer. The walk-in shower is set up for two people to use simultaneously. Each side has an oversized shower head, hand-held sprayer, and 6 pop-out wall jets. The shower also contains a center rain head with individual controls. The project is finished out with a tankless water heater, so the customers never run out of hot water! Check out the pictures to view the water lines on the opposite side of the shower!
Shea Homes Charlotte
Introducing the Courtyard Collection at Sonoma, located near Ballantyne in Charlotte. These 51 single-family homes are situated with a unique twist, and are ideal for people looking for the lifestyle of a townhouse or condo, without shared walls. Lawn maintenance is included! All homes include kitchens with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, plus attached 2-car garages. Our 3 model homes are open daily! Schools are Elon Park Elementary, Community House Middle, Ardrey Kell High. The Hanna is a 2-story home which has everything you need on the first floor, including a Kitchen with an island and separate pantry, open Family/Dining room with an optional Fireplace, and the laundry room tucked away. Upstairs is a spacious Owner's Suite with large walk-in closet, double sinks, garden tub and separate large shower. You may change this to include a large tiled walk-in shower with bench seat and separate linen closet. There are also 3 secondary bedrooms with a full bath with double sinks.
Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
2010 NATIONAL NARI REGIONAL AWARD WINNER
Project Scope
The owners of this 7,000 square foot colonial in Oakton, Virginia, were seeking a multi-level Mediterranean-style indoor/outdoor living space off the back of their home. They turned to Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes for a design solution that would include a stone patio, a second-story deck, a screened-in porch and linking staircases.
While the structure was designed primarily for family dining and entertaining, it also had to accommodate periodic social gatherings of one hundred guests or more. To meet these needs, the project would include a fully-equipped outdoor kitchen, several serving counters with permanent refrigeration, and well-delineated socializing and dining zones.
The existing home’s setting offered several impressive assets the new outdoor living area was designed to exploit. The sprawling acreage features old stand trees, wooded paths and a private lake. Beautifully landscaped, it unfolds as an idyllic panorama that naturally draws people to the outdoors.
Challenges
Since the rear elevation was situated on a slope that drops away from the house, the Michael Nash team had to raise the grade two feet within in a 2,000 square foot area extending out from the back of the house. Infrastructure plans also called for a sophisticated drainage system that had to accommodate a whole series of water “runoff” considerations to be integrated into the decking itself. Excavation included constructing retaining walls to bolster the elevated grade—which also had to support a concrete slab, the primary foundation for the entire complex.
Solutions
The ground level decking consists of a 2,000 square foot flagstone patio level with the home’s lower level doors. There is a decorative water fountain mid-patio—an ornate collectible acquired in Florida. Food preparation is concentrated within a specially designed semi-circular wall that creates an “outdoor kitchen” equipped with a 60” Viking barbecue grill, a prep sink, a warming drawer, refrigerator and appropriate storage. There is a granite surfaced dining counter with seating for eight.
Wrought iron railing and approximately 20 decorative columns (some encasing steel vertical supports) are incorporated into the design scheme. Many of the columns house accent lights.
The top level—supported by horizontal steel beams– is a 2,500 square foot deck constructed entirely of Trex decking. The open air decking is, again, directly accessible from rooms on the second level of the house including the kitchen, sunroom and family room.
The platform’s most prominent feature is a U-shaped “kitchenette” with cedar shake shingle roofing. Like its counterpart one level below, the facility is equipped with grill, refrigerator and stainless steel cabinetry.
One portion of the deck has been allocated for a 16’ x 16’ octagonal screened-in porch crowned by a pair of 2’ x 4’ skylights. The porch can be accessed from the home’s conservatory via a set of French doors. With its mosaic tile flooring, stained cedar panel ceiling and honed granite counters, the interior is elegant and calming. Hand-painted stenciling and a wall-mounted water feature provide distinctive detailing.
Finally, the design introduced elements to highlight and reinforce an awareness of the lovely bucolic setting. Fountains and water features combined with textured surfaces and mosaic tiling and backsplashes to present a villa-like ambiance well-suited to the Virginia countryside.
Shea Homes Charlotte
Introducing the Courtyard Collection at Sonoma, located near Ballantyne in Charlotte. These 51 single-family homes are situated with a unique twist, and are ideal for people looking for the lifestyle of a townhouse or condo, without shared walls. Lawn maintenance is included! All homes include kitchens with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, plus attached 2-car garages. Our 3 model homes are open daily! Schools are Elon Park Elementary, Community House Middle, Ardrey Kell High. The Hanna is a 2-story home which has everything you need on the first floor, including a Kitchen with an island and separate pantry, open Family/Dining room with an optional Fireplace, and the laundry room tucked away. Upstairs is a spacious Owner's Suite with large walk-in closet, double sinks, garden tub and separate large shower. You may change this to include a large tiled walk-in shower with bench seat and separate linen closet. There are also 3 secondary bedrooms with a full bath with double sinks.
Nakamoto Forestry
The Marine Studies Building is heavily engineered to be a vertical evaluation structure with supplies on the rooftop to support over 920 people for up to two days post a Cascadia level event. The addition of this building thus improves the safety of those that work and play at the Hatfield Marine Science Center and in the surrounding South Beach community.
The MSB uses state-of-the-art architectural and engineering techniques to make it one of the first “vertical evacuation” tsunami sites in the United States. The building will also dramatically increase the Hatfield campus’ marine science education and research capacity.
The building is designed to withstand a 9+ earthquake and to survive an XXL tsunami event. The building is designed to be repairable after a large (L) tsunami event.
A ramp on the outside of the building leads from the ground level to the roof of this three-story structure. The roof of the building is 47 feet high, and it is designed to serve as an emergency assembly site for more than 900 people after a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake.
OSU’s Marine Studies Building is designed to provide a safe place for people to gather after an earthquake, out of the path — and above the water — of a possible tsunami. Additionally, several horizontal evacuation paths exist from the HMSC campus, where people can walk to avoid the tsunami inundation. These routes include Safe Haven Hill west of Highway 101 and the Oregon Coast Community College to the south.
Nakamoto Forestry
The Marine Studies Building is heavily engineered to be a vertical evaluation structure with supplies on the rooftop to support over 920 people for up to two days post a Cascadia level event. The addition of this building thus improves the safety of those that work and play at the Hatfield Marine Science Center and in the surrounding South Beach community.
The MSB uses state-of-the-art architectural and engineering techniques to make it one of the first “vertical evacuation” tsunami sites in the United States. The building will also dramatically increase the Hatfield campus’ marine science education and research capacity.
The building is designed to withstand a 9+ earthquake and to survive an XXL tsunami event. The building is designed to be repairable after a large (L) tsunami event.
A ramp on the outside of the building leads from the ground level to the roof of this three-story structure. The roof of the building is 47 feet high, and it is designed to serve as an emergency assembly site for more than 900 people after a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake.
OSU’s Marine Studies Building is designed to provide a safe place for people to gather after an earthquake, out of the path — and above the water — of a possible tsunami. Additionally, several horizontal evacuation paths exist from the HMSC campus, where people can walk to avoid the tsunami inundation. These routes include Safe Haven Hill west of Highway 101 and the Oregon Coast Community College to the south.
Maria Blogs
It’s always an excellent idea to renovate some corners in your house if you are looking to sell. It is crucial for you to remember to ‘sell it right,’ which means doing the upgrades and renovations accurately for your homebuyer. Some of the best home renovations — for instance, an upgraded kitchen, remodeled bathroom, or a new deck — can get expensive. This is why it is important to know what kind of return you might expect before you think of taking on a remodeling project.
Top Home Renovations in 2021
If you have smartly budgeted for major remodeling projects, here are some of the upgrades that will immediately add more value to your homes:
Kitchen Remodel
People can go wild in kitchen renovations, but it’s not always required. A kitchen remodeling, if done the right way, is certain to add more value to your home. You will love an even higher return if you remodel a kitchen with traditional designs and builds. This will include replacing your cabinets, refrigerator, stove, flooring, and even sinks and faucets.
Nowadays, a kitchen’s functionality and convenience are becoming more and more important. For instance, lowered light switches, cabinets, and racks can make it simpler for an elderly person or someone with a disability to explore the kitchen if they use a wheelchair. Cabinets with a hydraulic system can make it possible for a homeowner to move their position, ensuring it’s available within your reach no matter your mobility level.
Improving Your Outdoor Appeal
The outdoor appeal is basically the first impression of your home. That old front door, cracked driveway won’t help potential buyers feel an eternal connection with your home. The outdoor appeal can be improved with the application of new paint, gardening, or attractive landscaping. Hence, it is necessary for you to consider beforehand what improvements you are going to make, what you can do yourself, and what you need to outsource.
Begin where your property meets the main street. Are the walls well maintained and colored? Do driveways need to be redone or just a quick water blast to clean them? Do you need to paint your door or close the cracks on them or add a couple of planter pots to give more warmth to the entrance?
More expensive things include painting your house, adding a deck, or fencing your property. Before taking these costly projects, do seek professional advice about whether this will increase your property’s value.
Including Square Footage to Your Home
As mentioned above, expensive additions in remodeling include house extensions and reconfigurations of old rooms. This may lead to a larger ROI, so they’re worth assessing. You may want to add a bedroom, build a home office corner, make the living area by making it more spacious or add another bathroom. These extensions all add value to your home, but you’ll want to guarantee that you can get your money back once you sell the property.
Big projects are more expensive. Homeowners may want to think of applying for a home improvement loan to help them finance the project or ensure they have financial assistance in case the cost goes over the board.
The Bottom Line
Renovating your home not only adds to your excitement but can also increase your home’s value over time, as well.
If you live in an urban area, your listing might be competing with other upgraded homes to grab the buyers’ attention. When you refinance your house, for example, remodeling will be considered when a property appraiser studies your home’s current market value. Higher home value means you’ll get more equity and a lower loan-to-value ratio. Moreover, you might even be able to cancel personal mortgage insurance payments earlier than expected.
When you decide to sell your home, buyers will expect to see a clean, attractive home with modern updates that’s ready to move in.
All-n-One Plumbing
Bathroom remodel, including main level bath and lower level bath. Main level bathroom includes a single person soaker, jet tub, complete with shower and hand-held sprayer in bronze. This bathroom also includes a double vanity and comfort-height, elongated toilet. The lower level bathroom includes an oversized jet tub with pull-out sprayer. The walk-in shower is set up for two people to use simultaneously. Each side has an oversized shower head, hand-held sprayer, and 6 pop-out wall jets. The shower also contains a center rain head with individual controls. The project is finished out with a tankless water heater, so the customers never run out of hot water! Check out the pictures to view the water lines on the opposite side of the shower!
Tsiantar Architects Ltd
The 1960’s dormer bungalow that was previously on this site in Prestbury was demolished to make way for this larger Arts and Craft style property, with a 21st century focus on renewable and low carbon energy, named Dormers. It has been built in the dormer style to be in keeping with both the former, and other properties nearby. The extensive use of Cumbrian sandstone has created many interesting features and detail, and our client has also added a date stone which adds to the traditional feel of the house and is a lovely personal touch. The Cheshire brick work is particularly impressive. The oversized oak entrance door is a beautiful piece of local craftsmanship and at 9ft tall makes a real statement. It is also a sign of the high quality of materials and workmanship throughout the property. You might expect the dormer style to mean significant head height restrictions, but careful design and no attic means practical head height in all areas of the first floor and allows for ceilings up to 4 metres in all the upstairs rooms, including the bathrooms. Naturally this adds to the sense of space in the already spacious rooms.
The dwelling includes five bedrooms which are all en-suite. The bathrooms are all equipped and furnished with simplicity yet elegance in mind. One of the bedrooms is located above the large garage with its own lounge and study and is separated slightly from the rest of the house, linked by its own staircase. Another bedroom suite is located on the ground floor to future proof the house. As does provision for straightforward installation of a lift, should that be needed. One of the bedrooms is being used as large study/office.
The kitchen, part of a large kitchen/living dining room, was designed to suit the Arts and Crafts style of the house with double panelled door designs and chunky antique pewter handles. Our client wanted an eclectic combination of hand made natural oak and hand painted units. Book-matched burr oak panels were added in the doors for extra detail. The kitchen and matching utility/boot room were designed to be as ergonomic as possible. This is where the inspiration for the island shape came from, it’s easy to move around with few sharp corners or pinch points. Split levels on the island also allows for multiple heights of seating for more sociability, sitting at a curve also means easier eye-contact can be made with more people. The coffer above the island mirrors the shape, with a flush extractor and pendant lights. As many drawers as possible were put below the countertop so our client doesn’t have to bend down to reach into the backs of cupboards, and all appliances are raised for the same reason. A unique and easy-to-clean door was designed for the kitchen units with 45 degree chamfer panels to reduce the build up of dust. Our client wanted furniture tight to the ceiling to avoid dust traps but still to be accessible and functional, and so the ceiling above was dropped to the top of the cabinetry and a feature made of this with the heavily moulded coving and ambient downlights.
The house includes a more formal lounge, a spacious hall and substantial landing. The latter accommodates a large sofa and bookcases to afford a quiet and relaxing space for reading. The staircase is hand made in oak with a bespoke laser-cut wrought iron balustrade in an Arts and Crafts design. Our client also wanted a loggia at the rear of the house to provide a protected seating area with an outside kitchen allowing them to enjoy the garden all year round with a cleverly designed floating fire place and also heaters installed, making this a lovely cosy space.
Sustainability and efficiency was prominent in the design brief and this has been achieved with the involvement of a specialist renewable energy company who worked directly with us and our client to produce an energy efficient Mechanical and Electrical design for Dormers. The property benefits from renewable energy heating systems (Air source heat pump and solar thermal), a heat recovery system (MVHR) and renewable power & storage (Solar PV + Large Capacity Battery).
It is of paramount importance that all new builds going forward consider sustainable materials and systems to ensure that carbon emissions are reduced as much as possible. With a clear vision from the clients, the Dormers project is a future proofed sustainable property with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) of “A” (The highest that can be achieved).
• Air Source Heat Pump: Powered by low carbon electricity the heat pump provides central under floor heating and hot water to the house (Nibe 16kW).
• Solar PV System: The solar PV systems provide renewable power and reduces purchased electricity use.
• Battery Storage: Excess electricity generated by the solar PV system can be stored in the large battery storage system and used at any time in the house (including in the event of a grid outage) or returned to the grid.
• Solar Thermal: The solar thermal system generates renewable hot water on sunny days reducing the cost of generating hot water.
• Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR): The advanced whole house ventilation system supplies filtered fresh air and removes moisture from the building. On top of this the ventilation system also recovers heat from the building to heat the incoming air, when that is below the desired internal temperature. (Zehnder)
• Electric Vehicle Charging: The Dormers benefits from 3 x EV chargers so that multiple electric vehicles can be charged at the same time. (Zappi smart EV chargers - 2 x 7kW, 1 x 22kW)
Once the design stage was complete, the renewable energy specialists were appointed as Fabric, Mechanical and Electrical project management support, to ensure the project was constructed and commissioned correctly and the attached energy rating document proves that this was achieved.
The property has only just been completed with our client moving in only a few weeks ago but already they are delighted with the end result; a very bespoke and innovative house that is beautifully built by a team of highly talented tradesmen. As well as of our passion for design our primary ethos is that each property be as individual as its occupants, having their own personalities and influences and we truly believe this is the case at Dormers.
Shea Homes Charlotte
Introducing the Courtyard Collection at Sonoma, located near Ballantyne in Charlotte. These 51 single-family homes are situated with a unique twist, and are ideal for people looking for the lifestyle of a townhouse or condo, without shared walls. Lawn maintenance is included! All homes include kitchens with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, plus attached 2-car garages. Our 3 model homes are open daily! Schools are Elon Park Elementary, Community House Middle, Ardrey Kell High. The Hanna is a 2-story home which has everything you need on the first floor, including a Kitchen with an island and separate pantry, open Family/Dining room with an optional Fireplace, and the laundry room tucked away. Upstairs is a spacious Owner's Suite with large walk-in closet, double sinks, garden tub and separate large shower. You may change this to include a large tiled walk-in shower with bench seat and separate linen closet. There are also 3 secondary bedrooms with a full bath with double sinks.
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Shea Homes Charlotte
Introducing the Courtyard Collection at Sonoma, located near Ballantyne in Charlotte. These 51 single-family homes are situated with a unique twist, and are ideal for people looking for the lifestyle of a townhouse or condo, without shared walls. Lawn maintenance is included! All homes include kitchens with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, plus attached 2-car garages. Our 3 model homes are open daily! Schools are Elon Park Elementary, Community House Middle, Ardrey Kell High. The Hanna is a 2-story home which has everything you need on the first floor, including a Kitchen with an island and separate pantry, open Family/Dining room with an optional Fireplace, and the laundry room tucked away. Upstairs is a spacious Owner's Suite with large walk-in closet, double sinks, garden tub and separate large shower. You may change this to include a large tiled walk-in shower with bench seat and separate linen closet. There are also 3 secondary bedrooms with a full bath with double sinks.
Drewett Works
With adjacent neighbors within a fairly dense section of Paradise Valley, Arizona, C.P. Drewett sought to provide a tranquil retreat for a new-to-the-Valley surgeon and his family who were seeking the modernism they loved though had never lived in. With a goal of consuming all possible site lines and views while maintaining autonomy, a portion of the house — including the entry, office, and master bedroom wing — is subterranean. This subterranean nature of the home provides interior grandeur for guests but offers a welcoming and humble approach, fully satisfying the clients requests.
While the lot has an east-west orientation, the home was designed to capture mainly north and south light which is more desirable and soothing. The architecture’s interior loftiness is created with overlapping, undulating planes of plaster, glass, and steel. The woven nature of horizontal planes throughout the living spaces provides an uplifting sense, inviting a symphony of light to enter the space. The more voluminous public spaces are comprised of stone-clad massing elements which convert into a desert pavilion embracing the outdoor spaces. Every room opens to exterior spaces providing a dramatic embrace of home to natural environment.
Grand Award winner for Best Interior Design of a Custom Home
The material palette began with a rich, tonal, large-format Quartzite stone cladding. The stone’s tones gaveforth the rest of the material palette including a champagne-colored metal fascia, a tonal stucco system, and ceilings clad with hemlock, a tight-grained but softer wood that was tonally perfect with the rest of the materials. The interior case goods and wood-wrapped openings further contribute to the tonal harmony of architecture and materials.
Grand Award Winner for Best Indoor Outdoor Lifestyle for a Home This award-winning project was recognized at the 2020 Gold Nugget Awards with two Grand Awards, one for Best Indoor/Outdoor Lifestyle for a Home, and another for Best Interior Design of a One of a Kind or Custom Home.
At the 2020 Design Excellence Awards and Gala presented by ASID AZ North, Ownby Design received five awards for Tonal Harmony. The project was recognized for 1st place – Bathroom; 3rd place – Furniture; 1st place – Kitchen; 1st place – Outdoor Living; and 2nd place – Residence over 6,000 square ft. Congratulations to Claire Ownby, Kalysha Manzo, and the entire Ownby Design team.
Tonal Harmony was also featured on the cover of the July/August 2020 issue of Luxe Interiors + Design and received a 14-page editorial feature entitled “A Place in the Sun” within the magazine.
InnovationLand
A two-level pergola, circular firepit area and outdoor kitchen with a charcoal-gas combo grill star in this Houston patio addition designed for entertaining large crowds in style.
"The client was an attorney with a passion for cooking and entertaining," says the project's principal designer, Lisha Maxey of LGH Designs. "Her main objective with this space was to create a large area for 10 to 20 guests, including seating and the prep and cooking of meals."
Located in the backyard of the client's home in Spring, TX, this beautiful outdoor living and entertaining space includes a 28-by-12-foot patio with Fantastico silver travertine tile flooring, arranged in a Versailles pattern. The walkway is Oklahoma wister flagstone.
Providing filtered shade for the patio is a two-level pergola of treated pine stained honey gold. The larger, higher tier is about 18 by 10 feet; the smaller, lower tier is about 10 feet square.
"We covered the entire pergola with Lexan - a high-quality, clear acrylic sheet that provides protection from the sun, heat and rain," says Outdoor Homescapes of Houston owner Wayne Franks.
Beneath the lower tier of the pergola sits an L-shaped, 12-by-9-foot outdoor kitchen island faced with Carmel Country ledgestone. The island houses a Fire Magic® combination charcoal-gas grill and lowered power burner, a Pacific Living countertop pizza oven and a stainless steel RCS trash drawer and sink. The countertops and raised bar are Fantastico silver travertine (18-square-inch tiles) and the backsplash is real quartz.
"The most unique design item of this kitchen area is the hexagon/circular table we added to the end of the long bar," says Lisha. This enabled the client to add seating for her dining guests."
Under the higher, larger tier of the pergola is a seating area, made up of a coffee table and espresso-colored rattan sofa and club chairs with spring-green-and-white cushions.
"Lighting also plays an important role in this space, since the client often entertains in the evening," says Wayne. Enter the chandelier over the patio seating arrangement and - over the outdoor kitchen - pendant lamps and an industrial-modern ceiling fan with a light fixture in the center. "It's important to layer your lighting for ambiance, security and safety - from an all-over ambient light that fills the space to under-the-counter task lighting for food prep and cooking to path and retaining wall lighting."
Off the patio is a transition area of crushed granite and floating flagstone pavers, leading to a circular firepit area of stamped concrete.
At the center of this circle is the standalone firepit, framed at the back by a curved stone bench. The walls of the bench and column bases for the pergola, by the way, are the same ledgestone as the kitchen island. The top slab on the bench is a hearth piece of manmade stone.
"I think the finish materials blend with the home really well," says Wayne. "We met her objectives of being able to entertain with 10 to 12 to 20 people at one time and being able to cook with charcoal and gas separately in one unit. And of course, the project was on time, on budget."
"It is truly a paradise," says the client in her Houzz review of the project. "They listened to my vision and incorporated their expertise to create an outdoor living space just perfect for me and my family!"
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