ENTRY STUDIES- HOUSE ON SAN JUAN ISLAND

One nice thing about 3D modeling, is that it gives the client, the opportunity to really understand what the project will look like. This is a study for the house entry, to see what it will look like on the site model.

One nice thing about 3D modeling, is that it gives the client, the opportunity to really understand what the project will look like. This is a study for the house entry, to see what it will look like on the site model.

The client wanted to see the house on the site model with the view.

The client wanted to see the house on the site model with the view.

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I envision having planters (with tree ferns) made up that are integral to the benches that flank the entry, made up of lightweight concrete panels.

Working on making the entry a signature element of the design- like walking into a spa. It has a clear welcoming element with the angled walls that will probably be clad in concrete light weight panels.

Working on making the entry a signature element of the design- like walking into a spa. It has a clear welcoming element with the angled walls that will probably be clad in concrete light weight panels.

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BEFORE & AFTER- SAN JUAN ISLAND, WA

This was a very difficult lot- in fact, the real estate agents said that it was “UN-BUILDABLE” because of the waterfront setback from top of bank. It only left a thin slice of land between the water setback and the driveway setback that was access f…

This was a very difficult lot- in fact, the real estate agents said that it was “UN-BUILDABLE” because of the waterfront setback from top of bank. It only left a thin slice of land between the water setback and the driveway setback that was access for another house. But my clients persisted ans so did I…..this photo shows the taping for the building footprint. The owers are walking the lot.

This is the resulting house- it stepped with the setbacks to do a dance within the limits of the site and take down no trees was the mandate! The house is only 12’ wide in some places, but it works! The water views are worth it and being able to see…

This is the resulting house- it stepped with the setbacks to do a dance within the limits of the site and take down no trees was the mandate! The house is only 12’ wide in some places, but it works! The water views are worth it and being able to see the Orcas swim by is a huge bonus.

KITCHEN REMODEL IN SKYLINE, ANACORTES

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SPECIFYING THE CABINET SIZES, IS OUR SPECIALTY. Why have to re-do the design when you get down to ordering? Get it right the first time, is my motto! This is example of a kitchen, where the owner’s brother is a contractor and has offered to travel from California, to help out his sister. So, I wanted to make this the easiest possible, by suggesting a cabinet company in Oakland, CA. that has really great prices on cabinetry and quartz counters…..not sure how the Coronavirus is affecting their workshops in China, but they do have American made cabinets too! Let me know if you are interested in their line….typical kitchen cabinets run $5,000 compared to custom cabinetry in Anacortes at $25- 50K.

2/20/2020- a Good Day for a Post! Orcas Island House update.

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Took a Google Earth shot of the site and over-laid it under the model of this new house, in order to get a better idea.

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The red on this is the red pinpoint form Google Earth to mark the spot…..

The red on this is the red pinpoint form Google Earth to mark the spot…..

Here the model is rotated to get rid of the red pinpoint, and it shows the deck arbor better. The client decided to add a mudroom off the kitchen.

Here the model is rotated to get rid of the red pinpoint, and it shows the deck arbor better. The client decided to add a mudroom off the kitchen.

This is the current house c. 1956. The owner is planning on re-building all of the walls with SIP panels (Structural Integrated Panels) and adding a second floor.

This is the current house c. 1956. The owner is planning on re-building all of the walls with SIP panels (Structural Integrated Panels) and adding a second floor.

SMALL HOUSE ON SAN JUAN ISLAND

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THE SOUTH FACING facade has 9 huge windows to soak up the sun and enjoy the view- access to the deck is from a side door that is covered with an outdoor fireplace to hang out with.

This is the Entry side- opposite- you can see the side covered deck and the covered entry.

This is the Entry side- opposite- you can see the side covered deck and the covered entry.

The view from the street is this side with high windows that wash down into the staircase and 2 story living room. The owners wanted privacy from passing cars, but wanted light to come in.

The view from the street is this side with high windows that wash down into the staircase and 2 story living room. The owners wanted privacy from passing cars, but wanted light to come in.

This is the wrap around from the street side, so you can see how the upper clearstory windows relate to the South Facade. SO from the inside, they are the same height. The second floor has a loft with the Master Bedroom and bath. The lower floor has…

This is the wrap around from the street side, so you can see how the upper clearstory windows relate to the South Facade. SO from the inside, they are the same height. The second floor has a loft with the Master Bedroom and bath. The lower floor has a bedroom and bath- total sq. footage is 1426 sq. ft. The site is heavily treed and will be screened because of it.

The client had a quick idea about a pop-out window seat for the Master Bedroom and I added it to the model in 15 minutes, just so that she could see!

The client had a quick idea about a pop-out window seat for the Master Bedroom and I added it to the model in 15 minutes, just so that she could see!

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NEW MODERN HOUSE- SAN JUAN ISLAND

This is a working model still in progress- the site has a pretty good slope to it, and I like to leave the grade showing as how it intersects the building.

This is a working model still in progress- the site has a pretty good slope to it, and I like to leave the grade showing as how it intersects the building.

This is showing the Entry feature, that is actually the back of the house. This is the way visitors will first see the house. They wanted a high ceiling entry flanked with stone walls.

This is showing the Entry feature, that is actually the back of the house. This is the way visitors will first see the house. They wanted a high ceiling entry flanked with stone walls.

One of the most important features that they wanted was a large covered deck with a BBQ, Fireplace and TV to hang out on that faces the Western Water view. A place to enjoy the sunsets.

One of the most important features that they wanted was a large covered deck with a BBQ, Fireplace and TV to hang out on that faces the Western Water view. A place to enjoy the sunsets.

ADDITION STUDIES- how to add to the back of a house?

The question is, is it better to have 2 smaller Gable additions or one big one? This is a 1960’s simple Gable roof and the trick is how to add an addition off the back ?

The question is, is it better to have 2 smaller Gable additions or one big one? This is a 1960’s simple Gable roof and the trick is how to add an addition off the back ?

Adding a big Gable winds up being higher then the original roof and there is a lot of wasted material in a bigger roof if a pre-fab truss is used (which is the cheapest building method).

Adding a big Gable winds up being higher then the original roof and there is a lot of wasted material in a bigger roof if a pre-fab truss is used (which is the cheapest building method).

The double gable is smaller in scale. Verses a large gable that extends up past the existing roof.

The double gable is smaller in scale. Verses a large gable that extends up past the existing roof.

KITCHEN OPENS UP SPACE

The existing kitchen has a wall where I am proposing the counter with stools.

The existing kitchen has a wall where I am proposing the counter with stools.

By removing the wall that separates the Living Room from the Kitchen, the feeling of “Openess” is created, where the kitchen was cramped into a slot of its own.

By removing the wall that separates the Living Room from the Kitchen, the feeling of “Openess” is created, where the kitchen was cramped into a slot of its own.

A view from the Living Room into the kitchen, to show the concept to the owners. We may or may not need a beam for support- still need to Ok with my engineer. But the truss roof is similar to the garage beyond, so it may be Ok without the beam-eithe…

A view from the Living Room into the kitchen, to show the concept to the owners. We may or may not need a beam for support- still need to Ok with my engineer. But the truss roof is similar to the garage beyond, so it may be Ok without the beam-either way it still achieves the goal.