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Leilani Gains LEED Certification

by OSC
Green, Grouparchitect, LEED, Multi-family/Mixed Use, News, Residential
June 4, 2014

The Leilani Apartments, our most recently completed multi-family project, was just awarded LEED Certification.   From the start of the project the design team considered sustainability in all aspects of the project.  Through the selection of responsible materials, using local manufacturers and suppliers, utilizing water conservation measures, and many other improvements, the team aimed at designing and building a project that will perform for decades into the future.  In addition to building performance the consideration of resident health and comfort was...

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LIV Apartments – Aerial Views – April 2014

by OSC
Construction, Grouparchitect, In Progress, Multi-family/Mixed Use, Residential
May 13, 2014

We recently got our hands on these images and are excited to share another point of view of the ongoing LIV Apartments. Monthly photos of the jobsite are shot from an airplane from 2 angles to show construction progress from different points of view. The South and North buildings remain active with ongoing concrete formwork and pours with wood framing continuing upward at the West building.  Phase 2 of the project, the East building, is currently home to the job site...

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LIV Apartments – Construction Update – Apr. 2014

by OSC
Construction, Grouparchitect, In Progress, Multi-family/Mixed Use, Residential
May 2, 2014

Progress at the LIV Apartments has hit light speed in the month of April.  Wood framing has started to be erected at the west building while progress continues on concrete pours in other areas of the site. The east side of the site is still in the thick of concrete work as several levels are yet to come. The central area of the site is now a staging area for materials and deliveries.  below this concrete level is underground parking and a...

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Clyde Hill – Construction Update – Late Apr. 2014

by OSC
Custom home, Grouparchitect, Remodeling, Residential
May 1, 2014

Progress on the Clyde Hill Residence progressed into late April with a push on exterior elements including finishing the windows and doors, and completing the shingled roof.  The exterior of the home has also been wrapped with building felt in preparation for cement board and cedar strip siding. The redesigned entry now has windows and a door and is ready to be trimmed out and have siding attached. At the back deck and patio the waterproofing has been completed, and the new...

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Laurelhurst Residence – Wine Room Sketches

by OSC
Custom home, Grouparchitect, Remodeling, Residential, Seattle
May 1, 2014

Earlier in April, we were excited for the opportunity to work, once again, with great clients on a small wine room renovation to their home.  The previously completed new construction left some room for renovation as the clients grew into the home and developed some ideas of how to improve the home to suit their needs better.  Architect Emily McNichols generated sketches to start a conversation with these clients about how a wine room could fit into the lower level of their...

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Clyde Hill – Construction Update – Mid Apr. 2014

by OSC
Construction, Grouparchitect, In Progress, Remodeling, Residential
April 18, 2014

The Clyde Hill Residence progresses into April with more work being to the exterior.  The covered porch at the rear of the house has been fully framed and prepared for the future finishes.  New foundation pads have been cast to support the weight of the porch and roof above, and new membrane is being installed at the living room opening and floor. Bulk was added to anchor the home above the hillside and to give weight to the non enclosed building...

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Clyde Hill – Construction Update – Mar. 2014

by OSC
Construction, Grouparchitect, In Progress, Remodeling, Residential
March 31, 2014

This March has been a busy month for the Clyde Hill Residence as the entryway and entry roof have completed framing, the exterior is stripped of existing cladding, and the interior framing is pushing towards completion.  March also saw the installation of most the windows and exterior doors.  Once this installation is complete work will be at a rapid pace on the interior of the building as construction moves towards drywall, fixture installation, painting & finishes, and move in. These views...

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LIV Apartments – Construction Update – Late Mar. 2014

by OSC
Construction, Grouparchitect, In Progress, Multi-family/Mixed Use, Residential
March 31, 2014

Progress moved towards foundation walls nearing the end of March after pouring and curing slabs previously shown.  In the right of the picture is a cured slab and columns, and on the left is form work, reinforcing, and post tension cables ready for concrete to be poured.  progress will continue vertically as each level is poured and cured in sections click here for more blogs on the LIV Apartments...

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LIV APARTMENTS – CONSTRUCTION UPDATE – LATE FEB. 2014

by OSC
Construction, Grouparchitect, In Progress, Multi-family/Mixed Use, Residential
March 2, 2014

The level 1 post tension slab poured and curing with materials to form the columns and next floor level staged for future use.  The previous slab on grade (parking level 1) is now the support for the ramped portion of level 1.  Next in the process will be to lay down sheathing, steel reinforcing, and post tensioned cables.   click here for more blogs on the LIV Apartments...

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Clyde Hill – Construction Update – Feb. 2014

by OSC
Construction, Grouparchitect, In Progress, News, Remodeling, Residential
February 28, 2014

As progress on the Clyde Hill Residence moves forward this post will document progress made during the month of February. As this project was taken over mid renovation our work has been to tweak the design our clients’ desires.  These tweaks are enlarging rooms & windows, removing windows & exterior cladding, adding a new roof over the main entry, and more will come in posts to come. View up the hill toward the living room and deck side of the home...

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