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Amarillo Avenue Residence - Construction Progress
Amarillo Avenue Residence Progress - Part 1: the framed openings of the first floor have more emphasis with the solidity of the second floor on top.
Amarillo Avenue Residence Progress - Part 1
The framed openings of the first floor have more emphasis with the solidity of the second floor on top.
Contractor Sketches Part 3
Drawing on stucco, and then the wall is demolished and the sketch is gone forever. Except that the details became the house that now stands. At our Inverness Way Residence, with Phil Carey at Starburst Construction.
Contractor Sketches Part 2
This one is between the studs, right on the inside face of plywood sheathing. It will eventually get covered up with insulation, but will remain as a beautiful time capsule of how our team figured out the details of a sleeping nook. At our Amarillo Avenue Residence, with Augie Peccei of Coast to Coast Development.
Contractor Sketches Part 1
This one is sketched, passed around, nailed to a stud between two different kinds of insulation. This is art in itself. At our La Donna Avenue Residence, with Chris Brooks at CB Builders.
New Views
Building a new second floor meant gaining a view like this from the upstairs bedroom. Worth it? We think so. At our Gilbert Avenue Residence.
Inspiration: Floor tile at Churrería El Moro
Unforgettable churros and beautiful floor tile at El Moro in Mexico City.
Inspiration: Stone inlay at the Huntington Chinese Garden
There simply wasn't enough time to explore all the gardens at The Huntington. Next time.
Inspiration: Brick pavers at the Gamble House
And this is just the driveway.
Inspiration: Gamble House Details
Visiting the Gamble House in Pasadena, by Greene & Greene.