S+H Construction and Architect Will Ruhl collaborated to transform and modernize this 3,500-square-foot contemporary home in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Doug Hanna of S+H Construction recognized that this building, originally an abandoned municipal garage that was later converted to residential space in the late 1950’s by renowned architect Paul Rudolph, was not a typical project. With evidence of water damage and poor insulation, the goal was to make the house energy-efficient and weather tight home with the help of Zero Energy Design. S+H installed translucent polycarbonate window panels to bring light and warmth to the back room of the house, which was formerly unlivable for several months of the year due to the lack of installation. The improved room now offers heating, cooling, and high density foam insulation, and is now home to the new owners’ extensive book collection. The S+H team also installed triple-glazed, super insulated, sliding glass doors—which required modification of the slab deck and steel trusses—to offer outdoor access for the new residents. Photo Credit: Tony Luong Architects: Ruhl Walker Architects Energy Consultants: Zero Energy Design

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Quality built executive family home designed by Nigel Banks, sitting on a private 2 acre parcel in the Highlands. Built in 1993 with over 3500 sq/ft on 3 levels. Extremely well maintained by original owners. Large formal entrance leads to a bright living room & dining area. Spacious country kitchen with quartz counters & familyroom with cozy wood F/P. Mix of Laminate & carpet. Large sunny south facing entertainment deck. Laundry & bathroom on main. Upstairs has 4 spacious bdrms, main bath & master bdrm with 4 piece ensuite, jacuzzi tub, separate shower & Walk-in closet. Basement has rec room, propane stove F/P, exercise area, lots of storage, 4pc bath & room for in-law suite. Large double garage, separate storage shed, nicely landscaped. Fruit trees, 491 sq/ft - 2 stall stable with hayloft, power & water next to fenced & gated paddock. Available space for additional turn out. Steps to Municipal Riding Ring & miles of parkland trails. 5 minutes to Costco, 10 to all Westshore amenities.

S+H Construction and Architect Will Ruhl collaborated to transform and modernize this 3,500-square-foot contemporary home in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Doug Hanna of S+H Construction recognized that this building, originally an abandoned municipal garage that was later converted to residential space in the late 1950’s by renowned architect Paul Rudolph, was not a typical project. With evidence of water damage and poor insulation, the goal was to make the house energy-efficient and weather tight home with the help of Zero Energy Design. S+H installed translucent polycarbonate window panels to bring light and warmth to the back room of the house, which was formerly unlivable for several months of the year due to the lack of installation. The improved room now offers heating, cooling, and high density foam insulation, and is now home to the new owners’ extensive book collection. The S+H team also installed triple-glazed, super insulated, sliding glass doors—which required modification of the slab deck and steel trusses—to offer outdoor access for the new residents. Photo Credit: Tony Luong Architects: Ruhl Walker Architects Energy Consultants: Zero Energy Design

S+H Construction and Architect Will Ruhl collaborated to transform and modernize this 3,500-square-foot contemporary home in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Doug Hanna of S+H Construction recognized that this building, originally an abandoned municipal garage that was later converted to residential space in the late 1950’s by renowned architect Paul Rudolph, was not a typical project. With evidence of water damage and poor insulation, the goal was to make the house energy-efficient and weather tight home with the help of Zero Energy Design. S+H installed translucent polycarbonate window panels to bring light and warmth to the back room of the house, which was formerly unlivable for several months of the year due to the lack of installation. The improved room now offers heating, cooling, and high density foam insulation, and is now home to the new owners’ extensive book collection. The S+H team also installed triple-glazed, super insulated, sliding glass doors—which required modification of the slab deck and steel trusses—to offer outdoor access for the new residents. Photo Credit: Tony Luong Architects: Ruhl Walker Architects Energy Consultants: Zero Energy Design

S+H Construction and Architect Will Ruhl collaborated to transform and modernize this 3,500-square-foot contemporary home in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Doug Hanna of S+H Construction recognized that this building, originally an abandoned municipal garage that was later converted to residential space in the late 1950’s by renowned architect Paul Rudolph, was not a typical project. With evidence of water damage and poor insulation, the goal was to make the house energy-efficient and weather tight home with the help of Zero Energy Design. S+H installed translucent polycarbonate window panels to bring light and warmth to the back room of the house, which was formerly unlivable for several months of the year due to the lack of installation. The improved room now offers heating, cooling, and high density foam insulation, and is now home to the new owners’ extensive book collection. The S+H team also installed triple-glazed, super insulated, sliding glass doors—which required modification of the slab deck and steel trusses—to offer outdoor access for the new residents. Photo Credit: Tony Luong Architects: Ruhl Walker Architects Energy Consultants: Zero Energy Design

S+H Construction and Architect Will Ruhl collaborated to transform and modernize this 3,500-square-foot contemporary home in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Doug Hanna of S+H Construction recognized that this building, originally an abandoned municipal garage that was later converted to residential space in the late 1950’s by renowned architect Paul Rudolph, was not a typical project. With evidence of water damage and poor insulation, the goal was to make the house energy-efficient and weather tight home with the help of Zero Energy Design. S+H installed translucent polycarbonate window panels to bring light and warmth to the back room of the house, which was formerly unlivable for several months of the year due to the lack of installation. The improved room now offers heating, cooling, and high density foam insulation, and is now home to the new owners’ extensive book collection. The S+H team also installed triple-glazed, super insulated, sliding glass doors—which required modification of the slab deck and steel trusses—to offer outdoor access for the new residents. Photo Credit: Tony Luong Architects: Ruhl Walker Architects Energy Consultants: Zero Energy Design

S+H Construction and Architect Will Ruhl collaborated to transform and modernize this 3,500-square-foot contemporary home in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Doug Hanna of S+H Construction recognized that this building, originally an abandoned municipal garage that was later converted to residential space in the late 1950’s by renowned architect Paul Rudolph, was not a typical project. With evidence of water damage and poor insulation, the goal was to make the house energy-efficient and weather tight home with the help of Zero Energy Design. S+H installed translucent polycarbonate window panels to bring light and warmth to the back room of the house, which was formerly unlivable for several months of the year due to the lack of installation. The improved room now offers heating, cooling, and high density foam insulation, and is now home to the new owners’ extensive book collection. The S+H team also installed triple-glazed, super insulated, sliding glass doors—which required modification of the slab deck and steel trusses—to offer outdoor access for the new residents. Photo Credit: Tony Luong Architects: Ruhl Walker Architects Energy Consultants: Zero Energy Design

S+H Construction and Architect Will Ruhl collaborated to transform and modernize this 3,500-square-foot contemporary home in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Doug Hanna of S+H Construction recognized that this building, originally an abandoned municipal garage that was later converted to residential space in the late 1950’s by renowned architect Paul Rudolph, was not a typical project. With evidence of water damage and poor insulation, the goal was to make the house energy-efficient and weather tight home with the help of Zero Energy Design. S+H installed translucent polycarbonate window panels to bring light and warmth to the back room of the house, which was formerly unlivable for several months of the year due to the lack of installation. The improved room now offers heating, cooling, and high density foam insulation, and is now home to the new owners’ extensive book collection. The S+H team also installed triple-glazed, super insulated, sliding glass doors—which required modification of the slab deck and steel trusses—to offer outdoor access for the new residents. Photo Credit: Tony Luong Architects: Ruhl Walker Architects Energy Consultants: Zero Energy Design

COMING SOON. Our design team is handling the entire lifecycle from blueprint layout and Applied AI structural mapping to on-site contractor management and final handover. Designed as an absolute Sanctuary of Mechanical Truth, the ground floor features a high-load, diamond-polished white epoxy floor that mirrors the undercarriages of a curated fleet. We seamlessly integrated advanced structural modifications, including flush-mounted in-ground hydraulic scissor lifts, custom tool matrices behind sleek titanium millwork, and a laboratory-grade LED lighting grid that completely eliminates shadows on the bodywork. The space features a floating, steel-framed mezzanine lounge cantilevered over the bay. This luxury home-away-from-home area includes a fully appointed galley kitchen with hidden appliances, a custom glass observation wall looking down at the vehicles, and a private basalt stone wet room. By managing every trade and municipal permit, we protected the client's real estate investment and delivered a high-performance space built to the exact standards of the vehicles it houses.

S+H Construction and Architect Will Ruhl collaborated to transform and modernize this 3,500-square-foot contemporary home in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Doug Hanna of S+H Construction recognized that this building, originally an abandoned municipal garage that was later converted to residential space in the late 1950’s by renowned architect Paul Rudolph, was not a typical project. With evidence of water damage and poor insulation, the goal was to make the house energy-efficient and weather tight home with the help of Zero Energy Design. S+H installed translucent polycarbonate window panels to bring light and warmth to the back room of the house, which was formerly unlivable for several months of the year due to the lack of installation. The improved room now offers heating, cooling, and high density foam insulation, and is now home to the new owners’ extensive book collection. The S+H team also installed triple-glazed, super insulated, sliding glass doors—which required modification of the slab deck and steel trusses—to offer outdoor access for the new residents. Photo Credit: Tony Luong Architects: Ruhl Walker Architects Energy Consultants: Zero Energy Design

Quality built executive family home designed by Nigel Banks, sitting on a private 2 acre parcel in the Highlands. Built in 1993 with over 3500 sq/ft on 3 levels. Extremely well maintained by original owners. Large formal entrance leads to a bright living room & dining area. Spacious country kitchen with quartz counters & familyroom with cozy wood F/P. Mix of Laminate & carpet. Large sunny south facing entertainment deck. Laundry & bathroom on main. Upstairs has 4 spacious bdrms, main bath & master bdrm with 4 piece ensuite, jacuzzi tub, separate shower & Walk-in closet. Basement has rec room, propane stove F/P, exercise area, lots of storage, 4pc bath & room for in-law suite. Large double garage, separate storage shed, nicely landscaped. Fruit trees, 491 sq/ft - 2 stall stable with hayloft, power & water next to fenced & gated paddock. Available space for additional turn out. Steps to Municipal Riding Ring & miles of parkland trails. 5 minutes to Costco, 10 to all Westshore amenities.

S+H Construction and Architect Will Ruhl collaborated to transform and modernize this 3,500-square-foot contemporary home in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Doug Hanna of S+H Construction recognized that this building, originally an abandoned municipal garage that was later converted to residential space in the late 1950’s by renowned architect Paul Rudolph, was not a typical project. With evidence of water damage and poor insulation, the goal was to make the house energy-efficient and weather tight home with the help of Zero Energy Design. S+H installed translucent polycarbonate window panels to bring light and warmth to the back room of the house, which was formerly unlivable for several months of the year due to the lack of installation. The improved room now offers heating, cooling, and high density foam insulation, and is now home to the new owners’ extensive book collection. The S+H team also installed triple-glazed, super insulated, sliding glass doors—which required modification of the slab deck and steel trusses—to offer outdoor access for the new residents. Photo Credit: Tony Luong Architects: Ruhl Walker Architects Energy Consultants: Zero Energy Design

Quality built executive family home designed by Nigel Banks, sitting on a private 2 acre parcel in the Highlands. Built in 1993 with over 3500 sq/ft on 3 levels. Extremely well maintained by original owners. Large formal entrance leads to a bright living room & dining area. Spacious country kitchen with quartz counters & familyroom with cozy wood F/P. Mix of Laminate & carpet. Large sunny south facing entertainment deck. Laundry & bathroom on main. Upstairs has 4 spacious bdrms, main bath & master bdrm with 4 piece ensuite, jacuzzi tub, separate shower & Walk-in closet. Basement has rec room, propane stove F/P, exercise area, lots of storage, 4pc bath & room for in-law suite. Large double garage, separate storage shed, nicely landscaped. Fruit trees, 491 sq/ft - 2 stall stable with hayloft, power & water next to fenced & gated paddock. Available space for additional turn out. Steps to Municipal Riding Ring & miles of parkland trails. 5 minutes to Costco, 10 to all Westshore amenities.

While this design is technically a duplex, it has the feeling of two separate houses: both follow the same design language but each frontage is distinct, as opposed to the more common mirror-image duplex design. In turn, this orientation gives each home its own unique floorplan, maximising privacy, ventilation and natural daylight. Upon entering, one is drawn by the light down the long hall to the garden which lights up the ground floor. Your eye is also attracted to the shapes and lines created by the contemporary stairway. Meals with family and friends are a priority for this client and each home has all 4 bedrooms upstairs, with the ground floor dedicated to open-plan living. This unrestricted space further promotes the light and airy atmosphere. The street-corner duplex has at the back a large garage that faces the house and is fully open to the courtyard garden – this space doubles as a substantial undercover entertaining area. The other house also has guests spilling outside, with its alfresco dining verandah and plunge pool. PROJECT Two duplex houses, each having: 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, garage and for one house a swimming pool Chaleyer Street, Rose Bay Woollahra Municipal Council jurisdiction Completed Photography: BLAQ Projects

MLS#421869 Quality built executive family home designed by Nigel Banks, sitting on a private 2 acre parcel in the Highlands. Built in 1993 with over 3500 sq/ft on 3 levels. Extremely well maintained by original owners. Large formal entrance leads to a bright living room & dining area. Spacious country kitchen with quartz counters & familyroom with cozy wood F/P. Mix of Laminate & carpet. Large sunny south facing entertainment deck. Laundry & bathroom on main. Upstairs has 4 spacious bdrms, main bath & master bdrm with 4 piece ensuite, jacuzzi tub, separate shower & Walk-in closet. Basement has rec room, propane stove F/P, exercise area, lots of storage, 4pc bath & room for in-law suite. Large double garage, separate storage shed, nicely landscaped. Fruit trees, 491 sq/ft - 2 stall stable with hayloft, power & water next to fenced & gated paddock. Available space for additional turn out. Steps to Municipal Riding Ring & miles of parkland trails. 5 minutes to Costco, 10 to all Westshore amenities.

Architectural design for a new contemporary, single-story, high-performance Energy Star certified home and detached garage with workshop for a rebuild as a result of the Marshall Fire disaster. The simplicity of the design assisted with controlling construction costs to balance the insurance settlement driven budget and responded to municipal regulations regarding wildfire resistive construction methods and passive fire protection. A detached and uninsulated garage contributed to significant construction cost savings, by eliminating the requirement for the high-performance envelope and residential fire sprinkler system. Future upgrades to a photovoltaic energy system results in a Net Zero home. Our client desired a high-performance home. The design includes Passive House principles of responding to solar orientation, a compact and simplified footprint, and maximizing natural light within the primary living spaces. Mechanical systems such as a heat pump water heater, a geothermal radiant heat system, and Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) were carefully selected to improve indoor air quality and maximize the Federal and local tax credits available for our client. Energy Star Certification and an all electric design maximizes additional significant rebates from both Excel Energy and the State of Colorado.

This commercial renovation at 3020 Lincoln Avenue in Coquitlam involved a targeted tenant improvement for a professional notary office. The scope focused on modernizing the interior environment to create a calm, welcoming, and functional client reception area while maintaining durability and code compliance standards required for commercial spaces. New commercial-grade flooring was installed throughout, paired with updated lighting to enhance brightness and improve overall spatial clarity. The layout was optimized to support client flow and privacy, while finishes were selected to reflect a clean, professional aesthetic appropriate for a legal services environment. Executing renovations within an active commercial setting requires structured scheduling, material coordination, and strict adherence to strata and municipal requirements. Arani Construction delivers commercial tenant improvements across Coquitlam and the Greater Vancouver area with an emphasis on organization, technical precision, and minimal operational disruption.

While this design is technically a duplex, it has the feeling of two separate houses: both follow the same design language but each frontage is distinct, as opposed to the more common mirror-image duplex design. In turn, this orientation gives each home its own unique floorplan, maximising privacy, ventilation and natural daylight. Upon entering, one is drawn by the light down the long hall to the garden which lights up the ground floor. Your eye is also attracted to the shapes and lines created by the contemporary stairway. Meals with family and friends are a priority for this client and each home has all 4 bedrooms upstairs, with the ground floor dedicated to open-plan living. This unrestricted space further promotes the light and airy atmosphere. The street-corner duplex has at the back a large garage that faces the house and is fully open to the courtyard garden – this space doubles as a substantial undercover entertaining area. The other house also has guests spilling outside, with its alfresco dining verandah and plunge pool. PROJECT Two duplex houses, each having: 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, garage and for one house a swimming pool Chaleyer Street, Rose Bay Woollahra Municipal Council jurisdiction Completed Photography: BLAQ Projects