Summer Beach I- Ludwig Favre Born in Senlis in 1976, Ludwig Favre now lives and works in Paris. Art history, multimedia and audiovisual studies trained the photographer's eye, sensitive to the reproduction of picturesque landscapes. He has traveled widely, particularly between France and the United States. In New York, he allows himself to be surprised by the stunning infrastructure of the city and, whenever he gets the chance, reveals a vision oscillating between dynamism and serenity. Particularly attracted to life by the seaside, the photographer has also travelled off the Côte d’Argent. There, he photographed all the splendour of the seaside, lulled by the soft morning light and the gentle sound of waves.

Summer Beach II -Ludwig Favre Born in Senlis in 1976, Ludwig Favre now lives and works in Paris. Art history, multimedia and audiovisual studies trained the photographer's eye, sensitive to the reproduction of picturesque landscapes. He has travelled widely, particularly between France and the United States. In New York, he allows himself to be surprised by the stunning infrastructure of the city and, whenever he gets the chance, reveals a vision oscillating between dynamism and serenity. Particularly attracted to life by the seaside, the photographer has also traveled off the Côte d’Argent. There, he photographed all the splendor of the seaside, lulled by the soft morning light and the gentle sound of waves.

Inspiration for a transitional laundry room remodel in Atlanta

Mid-sized elegant backyard tile patio photo in Nashville with a fire pit and a pergola

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.

This renovation project entailed the interior customization of a luxury condominium in Boston’s Back Bay. Sweeping city views are the focal point of the living space which is defined by the newly constructed coffered ceiling. The design walks the line between contemporary and traditional, with the use of custom mill work and bright colors. A central lighting system and audio visual infrastructure add to the updated feel of the space. The contrast between the differing dark wood finishes and lighter colored wall and ceiling create points of emphasis throughout the home.

Scott Abel
Mid-sized trendy master carpeted and beige floor bedroom photo with gray walls and no fireplace

Scott Abel
Family room - mid-sized contemporary enclosed dark wood floor family room idea with a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

This extensive Tiburon interior and exterior remodel required numerous major structural retrofits to the framing and foundations to bring the home from the original 1970s structural codes to present standards. It also included infrastructure upgrades to all utilities: electrical, data, HVAC and plumbing. A new elevator was installed, along with remodeled bathrooms and kitchen. This exterior remodel saw all new landscaping as well as a system to collect rainwater for irrigation. The new outdoor kitchen by the re-finished pool made the backyard a self-contained destination spot for the enjoyment of the spectacular bridges-and-city views. The original waterproofing infrastructure had also failed and so required significant repair and restructuring, including over 1000 square feet of decking, new stucco for the entire home, and extreme waterproofing details for the windows and deck railing attachments to manage the near-horizontal rains experienced on the hilltops in the area. BSI also installed a fully engineered gravity drainage system to manage the spring water coming up into the center of the home with a completely automated pump back-up system to ensure a warm, dry home for the client.

Bathroom remodeling: • Complete infrastructure upgrade up to codes. • New shower. • Removal of a partition wall. • All new plumbing fixtures and vanity. • New tiling throughout the bathroom.

Hallway bathroom Remodeling- • Complete infrastructure upgrade up to codes. • Converting a tub into a standing shower. • Removal of a partition wall. • All new plumbing fixtures and vanity. • New tiling throughout the bathroom.

Bathroom remodeling: • Complete infrastructure upgrade up to codes. • New shower. • Removal of a partition wall. • All new plumbing fixtures and vanity. • New tiling throughout the bathroom.

This office tenant improvement project includes an open bullpen area, reception area, large conference/training facility featuring an interior garage door to open increased space. The facility boasts a world class data infrastructure system enabling state agencies and international providers to create a smarter and more efficient credentialing exchange. This project was completed on budget and on time

Bathroom remodeling: • Complete infrastructure upgrade up to codes. • New shower. • Removal of a partition wall. • All new plumbing fixtures and vanity. • New tiling throughout the bathroom.

Bathroom remodeling: • Complete infrastructure upgrade up to codes. • New shower. • Removal of a partition wall. • All new plumbing fixtures and vanity. • New tiling throughout the bathroom.

Bathroom remodeling: • Complete infrastructure upgrade up to codes. • New shower. • Removal of a partition wall. • All new plumbing fixtures and vanity. • New tiling throughout the bathroom.

This office tenant improvement project includes an open bull pen area, reception area, large conference/training facility featuring an interior garage door to open increased space. The facility boasts a world class data infrastructure system enabling state agencies and international providers to create a smarter and more efficient credentialing exchange. This project was completed on budget and on time

MKC audio video will take on special projects outside Michigan and this is one example. This is the plantation house with all historic furnishings. Yes we added a hidden WiFI network to this building as well. Two hunting lodges on the Upper Brandon Plantation in Virginia needed complete wiring and network installation for pervasive WiFi. Once we had a new network infrastructure, we added whole house music, custom TV installation, including a custom build TV lift cabinet designed to match the existing oak paneling and trim.

MKC audio video will take on special projects outside Michigan and this is one example. This is the plantation house with all historic furnishings. Yes we added a hidden WiFI network to this building as well. Two hunting lodges on the Upper Brandon Plantation in Virginia needed complete wiring and network installation for pervasive WiFi. Once we had a new network infrastructure, we added whole house music, custom TV installation, including a custom build TV lift cabinet designed to match the existing oak paneling and trim.