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The Brooklyn Studio
Photos by Hulya Kolabas & Catherine Tighe;
This project entailed the complete renovation of a two-family row house in Carroll Gardens. The renovation required re-connecting the ground floor to the upper floors and developing a new landscape design for the garden in the rear.
As natives of Brooklyn who loathed the darkness of traditional row houses, we were driven to infuse this space with abundant natural light and air by maintaining an open staircase. Only the front wall of the original building was retained because the existing structure would not have been able to support the additional floor that was planned.
In addition to the third floor, we added 10 feet to the back of the building and renovated the garden floor to include a rental unit that would offset a costly New York mortgage. Abundant doors and windows in the rear of the structure permit light to illuminate the home and afford views into the garden, which is located on the south side of the site and benefits from copious quantities of sunlight.
Rosenberg Kolb Architects
Rosenberg Kolb Architects is proud to announce our renovation of a 1747 timber frame house on Nantucket Island, completed in 2011. The first historic renovation project in Nantucket to receive LEED Gold status. The project was given a Grand Award by Eco Home Magazine in July, 2011.
The project included:
Restructuring the foundations to align and stabilize the structure in addition to providing for a new insulated crawl space;
A 260 square foot addition for a kitchen, bath, and new entry;
New cedar shingles, roof shingles, and restored historic windows;
The house met the strict regulations of Nantucket's Historic District.
On the inside, LEED Gold certification was met through:
High R-value insulation and reduced air leakage;
High efficiency heating, air conditioning, plumbing fixtures, and appliances;
Low-emission paints and finishes as well as a clay wall finish;
Using reclaimed materials from the original house and other sites.
The project has been published in:
N Magazine July 2011
Eco Home Magazine July 2011
New England Home June 2011
Tomecek Studio Architecture
Photography by John Gibbons
This project is designed as a family retreat for a client that has been visiting the southern Colorado area for decades. The cabin consists of two bedrooms and two bathrooms – with guest quarters accessed from exterior deck.
Project by Studio H:T principal in charge Brad Tomecek (now with Tomecek Studio Architecture). The project is assembled with the structural and weather tight use of shipping containers. The cabin uses one 40’ container and six 20′ containers. The ends will be structurally reinforced and enclosed with additional site built walls and custom fitted high-performance glazing assemblies.
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Angus Mackenzie Architect
Significant alterations and additions are proposed for this semi detached dwelling on Clovelly Rd, including a new first floor and major ground floor alterations. A challenging site, the house is connected to a semi, which has already carried out extensive additions and has a 4-storey face brick unit building to the East.
The proposal aims to keep a lot of the ground floor walls in place, yet allowing a large open plan living area that opens out to a newly landscaped north facing rear yard and terrace.
The existing second bedroom space has been converted into a large utilities room, providing ample storage, laundry facilities and a WC, efficiently placed beneath the new stairway to the first floor.
The first floor accommodation comprises of 3 generously sized bedrooms, a bathroom and an ensuite off the master bedroom.
Painted pine lines the cathedral ceilings beneath the gable roof which runs the full length of the building.
Materials have been chosen for their ease and speed of construction. Painted FC panels designed to be installed with a minimum of onsite cutting, clad the first floor.
Extensive wall, floor and ceiling insulation aim to regulate internal environments, as well as lessen the infiltration of traffic noise from Clovelly Rd.
High and low level windows provide further opportunity for optimal cross ventilation of the bedroom spaces, as well as allowing abundant natural light.
Inclined Studio
Project: THE YELLOW DOOR HOUSE
Location:Pune
Carpet Area: 2000 sq.ft
Type: 2 bhk Penthouse
Company: Between Walls
Designer: Natasha Shah
Photography courtesy: Inclined Studio (Maulik Patel)
This project started two year ago with a very defined brief. This is a weekend gateway penthouse of 2000 sq.ft (approx.) for our client Mr. Vishal Jain. The penthouse is a 2BHK with ample terrace space which is perfect to host parties and enjoy a nice chilly evening watching a movie overlooking the stars above.
The client was fascinated by his travel to Greece and wanted his holiday home to reflect his love for it. We explored the concepts and realised that it’s all about using local materials and being sustainable as far as possible in design. We visualised the space as a white space with yellows and blues and various patterns and textures. We had to give the client the experience of a holiday home that he admired keeping in mind that the vernacular design sense should still remain but with materials that were available in and around Pune.
We started selecting materials that were sustainable and handcrafted in our city majorly. We wanted to use local materials available in Pune in such a way that they looked different and we could achieve the effect that the client was looking for as an end product. Use of recyclable material was also done at a great extent as cost was a major factor, it being a vacation home. We reused the waste kota that was discarded on site as the terrace flooring and created a pattern out of it which replicated the old streets of Greece. The beds and seating we made in civil and finished with IPS. The staircase tread is made out of readymade tread-tiles and the risers are of printed tiles to pop in a little colour and the railing is made on-site from Teakwood and polished. All internal floorings and and dado’s are tiles. A blue dummy window has been reused from and repainted.
The main door is Painted yellow to bring in the cheerfulness and excitement. As we enter the living room everything around is in shades of white and then there are browns, yellows and blues splashed on the canvas. The jute carpet, the pots and the cane wall art are all handcrafted. The balcony connects to the living and kids room. A rocking chair has been placed there to unwind and relax. The light and shadow play that the ceiling bamboo performs throughout the day adds to a lot of character in the balcony. The kids room has been kept simple with just hanging ropes from the ceiling on the corners of the bed for it to connect to the outdoors and the rustic nature is continued from the living to kids room. The blue master bedroom door opens up to a very dramatic blue ceiling and white sheer space along with a cozy corner with a round jute carpet and bamboo wall art.
The terrace entrance door continuous to the yellow on door and its yellow tiles. The bar overlooks the beautiful sunset view. There are steps created as seating space to enjoy a movie projected on the front blank wall in the front. The seating is made in civil and is finished with IPS. The green wall make the space picture perfect.
Andrew Roby General Contractor
Kitchen cabinet paint color is Valspar paint Montpelier Ashlar Gray. Pendant lights from Pottery Barn.
For more info, call us at 844.770.ROBY or visit us online at www.AndrewRoby.com.
bercychenstudio
Our concept revolved around the notions of recycling a building, reusing natural and manmade resources and reclaiming the ancient ideal that buildings can and should be sacred places, especially the home.
The project began as a modest remodel, but turned into a full master-planning for the site; including complete interior and exterior recycle, an addition to an existing 1970’s home, as well as re-organization of the garden. As the original house was poorly sited, a large motivation of the design was to reconnect the house with its site by utilizing the steep topography to capture the expansive views.
One goal was to integrate the architecture with the native garden and creek at the bottom of the property. To fully enjoy the reclaimed views, the house is wrapped by exterior decks with glass railings. The inspiration is kiyomizu temple in kyoto, japan, (founded 7th century a.d.) which sits above the landscape and provides panoramic views of the city.
In the spirit of reclaiming value, recycled materials are employed at every possible opportunity. The front facade of the house is comprised of recycled glass blocks, which were provided by the owner as a condition of the commission. the originally monolithic nature of the house is further dematerialized through the use of slats installed as rain screens. This wall assembly seems to dissolve the facade of the house, particularly at corner conditions.
The project also makes extensive use of harvested rainwater stored in pools and reservoirs to re-connect the house with its site. The water system lends a sense of drama to the intervention. a series of cascading ponds serve as part of the rain water collection system on the utilitarian level. On the aesthetic level it provides a peaceful transition between the landscape and the architecture.
The selection of plants in the garden are primarily plants native to the central texas region. This minimizes the usage of water, and follows principles of xeriscaping. The garden is planned around existing mature trees and shrubs with various ground covers and perennials. The intention was to preserve the characteristic of the site as much as possible and retain the essence of a landscape native to the edwards plateau in the hill country.
Beverly Skyline Residence
Austin Texas, USA
2006 Best Plot in the World Finalist,
Vienna, Austria
2009 Good Green Building Award
Chicago Athenaeum & The European Center for Art Architecture & Design
Bercy Chen Studio LP
www.bcarc.com
www.facebook.com/pages/Austin/Bercy-Chen -Studio/350315618...
Norm Tessier Cabinets, Inc.
Kitchen Cabinets designed and built by Norm Tessier Cabinets, Inc.
Photo by Contractor
Inspiration for a mediterranean kitchen remodel in Los Angeles
Inspiration for a mediterranean kitchen remodel in Los Angeles
Wyant Architecture
The addition acts as a threshold from a new entry to the expansive site beyond. A glass ribbon, weaving through the composition, becomes a connector between old and new, top and bottom, copper and stone.
Photography: Jeffrey Totaro
Architecture BRIO
Sebastian Zachariah
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped enclosed kitchen remodel in Mumbai with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped enclosed kitchen remodel in Mumbai with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
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A Home Renovators Guide to Construction Safety
A Home Renovators Guide to Construction Safety
Renovating your home is a whirlwind of emotions. Excitement over the possibilities, confusion over the best way to do things and fear over the potential challenges. With so many aspects to consider and emotions to deal with, one of the most important areas can often be overlooked.
When planning and undertaking a project safety should be one of your primary concerns. It may seem to most of us that site safety is the reserve of big construction companies and big construction firms. After all, as home renovators, we are not under the same level of scrutiny to keep our sites and people safe.
But can safety really be more important in one case than the other? Not when there are people involved. Even if the project will be undertaken completely on your own, it is within your interest to keep your site safe.
Here is why…
Why Safety Matters
The first and most obvious reason why you need to consider safety throughout your home renovation is the potential risk to human health and life. This is especially true when you are working with others such as friends, family or builder who are helping you get the job done. By ensuring a safe site, you are limiting the potential for something to go wrong and for someone to get hurt.
The potential for someone getting hurt on site can also negatively impact the project as a whole. For example, if safety is poor and an injury occurs, this is very likely to increase the time it takes to get the project done. This, in turn, can also lead to increased costs for additional short-notice labour, machine hire and even potential legal costs.
Poor site safety can also lead to the current or new structures being damaged, again leading to more unforeseen time and cost investments.
With all this in mind, undertaking home renovations can seem a daunting task. But with good project management and a few smart safety considerations, we can easily create great buildings and add value to our home.
Good Project Management
The best way to properly manage the safety of your home renovation is byapplying great project management. When you are undertaking your own home renovations, it is your responsibility to correctly manage the project and the safety implications that go along with it.
Doing this will involve creating a project plan ahead of time to ensure you are aware of every step of your renovation and when it is going to happen. A great practice during planning is to undertake a risk assessment at each and every stage. For example, some stages may be more dangerous than others and therefore require further considerations.
Safety First
Project safety should begin before the project even starts and should be built into every action you take during planning and execution.
For example, when picking those who will be supporting you with the project, whether they are builders, friends or family, you should consider their knowledge of best practices and whether they are likely to cause any concern when on site.
When selecting builders, it is worth checking any training or certification they hold to ensure they are qualified and competent in executing the more technical and dangerous tasks.
Large scale home renovations can often take over an entire home. For this reason, it is usually a good idea to put many of your possessions in storage to keep them safe and to clear space for the work to be carried out. Ensuring you schedule clearing and storing your possessions ahead of time will limit the risk of initial work being carried out in a clutteredenvironment.
Keep Dangerous Areas Secure
Once the building work has commenced, keeping all individuals on-site safe is of paramount importance. If planning has been executed properly then this should be as simple as following the plan.
Of course, as the building work progresses, new and unforeseen issues can often occur. Consistent onsite monitoring will also ensure that these are caught and remedied quickly. Schedule regular site ‘safety visits’ to cast your eye over any new potential issues.
It is possible to plan for the unplanned. For example, keeping some temporary mesh fencing on site can be a good way to quickly cordon offunsafe areas to warn site users of the potential danger.
The same mesh fencing can also be used to serve a secondary purpose. Although your project safety planning will likely focus on keeping designated site users safe, you also need to consider the fact that others may wander onto your site uninvited. This is especially common when your site is open to the general public in any way.
By using fencing such as those used for crowd control barriers you set a clear boundary to your site and make it difficult to enter by dubious means. In areas where uninvited individuals are more likely to ‘find’ their way on-site, it may also be worth installing cameras as a deterrent and as a way to notify you of any off-hours activity.
By following the guidelines we have laid out here you can ensure that your home renovation is safe and seamless. By ensuring planning is correctly undertaken, it can ensure unforeseen issues are less likely to occur. Freeing up your time to focus on the bigger picture.
walkerfa
A Home Renovators Guide to Construction Safety
Renovating your home is a whirlwind of emotions. Excitement over the possibilities, confusion over the best way to do things and fear over the potential challenges. With so many aspects to consider and emotions to deal with, one of the most important areas can often be overlooked.
When planning and undertaking a project safety should be one of your primary concerns. It may seem to most of us that site safety is the reserve of big construction companies and big construction firms. After all, as home renovators, we are not under the same level of scrutiny to keep our sites and people safe.
But can safety really be more important in one case than the other? Not when there are people involved. Even if the project will be undertaken completely on your own, it is within your interest to keep your site safe.
Here is why…
Why Safety Matters
The first and most obvious reason why you need to consider safety throughout your home renovation is the potential risk to human health and life. This is especially true when you are working with others such as friends, family or builder who are helping you get the job done. By ensuring a safe site, you are limiting the potential for something to go wrong and for someone to get hurt.
The potential for someone getting hurt on site can also negatively impact the project as a whole. For example, if safety is poor and an injury occurs, this is very likely to increase the time it takes to get the project done. This, in turn, can also lead to increased costs for additional short-notice labour, machine hire and even potential legal costs.
Poor site safety can also lead to the current or new structures being damaged, again leading to more unforeseen time and cost investments.
With all this in mind, undertaking home renovations can seem a daunting task. But with good project management and a few smart safety considerations, we can easily create great buildings and add value to our home.
Good Project Management
The best way to properly manage the safety of your home renovation is byapplying great project management. When you are undertaking your own home renovations, it is your responsibility to correctly manage the project and the safety implications that go along with it.
Doing this will involve creating a project plan ahead of time to ensure you are aware of every step of your renovation and when it is going to happen. A great practice during planning is to undertake a risk assessment at each and every stage. For example, some stages may be more dangerous than others and therefore require further considerations.
Safety First
Project safety should begin before the project even starts and should be built into every action you take during planning and execution.
For example, when picking those who will be supporting you with the project, whether they are builders, friends or family, you should consider their knowledge of best practices and whether they are likely to cause any concern when on site.
When selecting builders, it is worth checking any training or certification they hold to ensure they are qualified and competent in executing the more technical and dangerous tasks.
Large scale home renovations can often take over an entire home. For this reason, it is usually a good idea to put many of your possessions in storage to keep them safe and to clear space for the work to be carried out. Ensuring you schedule clearing and storing your possessions ahead of time will limit the risk of initial work being carried out in a clutteredenvironment.
Keep Dangerous Areas Secure
Once the building work has commenced, keeping all individuals on-site safe is of paramount importance. If planning has been executed properly then this should be as simple as following the plan.
Of course, as the building work progresses, new and unforeseen issues can often occur. Consistent onsite monitoring will also ensure that these are caught and remedied quickly. Schedule regular site ‘safety visits’ to cast your eye over any new potential issues.
It is possible to plan for the unplanned. For example, keeping some temporary mesh fencing on site can be a good way to quickly cordon offunsafe areas to warn site users of the potential danger.
The same mesh fencing can also be used to serve a secondary purpose. Although your project safety planning will likely focus on keeping designated site users safe, you also need to consider the fact that others may wander onto your site uninvited. This is especially common when your site is open to the general public in any way.
By using fencing such as those used for crowd control barriers you set a clear boundary to your site and make it difficult to enter by dubious means. In areas where uninvited individuals are more likely to ‘find’ their way on-site, it may also be worth installing cameras as a deterrent and as a way to notify you of any off-hours activity.
By following the guidelines we have laid out here you can ensure that your home renovation is safe and seamless. By ensuring planning is correctly undertaken, it can ensure unforeseen issues are less likely to occur. Freeing up your time to focus on the bigger picture.
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
Photographer: Angle Eye Photography
Inspiration for a huge country white three-story stone gable roof remodel in Philadelphia
Inspiration for a huge country white three-story stone gable roof remodel in Philadelphia
Grow Landscapes
Duy Tran Photography
Example of a large classic backyard stone patio design in DC Metro with no cover
Example of a large classic backyard stone patio design in DC Metro with no cover
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LOUD Architecture & Interior Design
Chris Snook
Transitional l-shaped beige floor eat-in kitchen photo in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops
Transitional l-shaped beige floor eat-in kitchen photo in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops
Bruns Architecture
Tricia Shay Photography
Trendy u-shaped kitchen photo in Milwaukee with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances
Trendy u-shaped kitchen photo in Milwaukee with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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