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Capitol Hill Apartments

by OSC
Apartment, Breaking ground, Capitol Hill, Construction, In Progress, Residential
November 28, 2014

Grouparchitect is working with Rudd Development to build a new 34 unit apartment complex in Capitol Hill near Capitol Hill Family Health Clinic.  The eclectic neighborhood is rich with low rise residential buildings; and the design of the Capitol Hill Apartments reflects the density, diversity and ambiance of the neighborhood. Construction began in September with the demolition of the existing building.  Customary with the developer’s traditions, a ground breaking ceremony accompanied the demolition. Excavation and shoring quickly ensued.  This was the start...

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Phinney Ridge Prefab – Construction

by OSC
Construction, Custom home, In Progress, Phinney Ridge, Prefab, Residential
November 21, 2014

The Phinney Ridge project is a single-family, prefab house. Since our last update we have seen a few changes regarding the site and house. The framework for the foundation was built and the concrete was poured. The site is prepared for the prefab house to be dropped in. One of the benefits of prefabrication is the ability to work in a dry enclosed facility during wet seasons and maintaining the exposed materials during the construction phase. The building’s current state is...

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LIV Apartments – Aerial Photos – Nov.

by OSC
Aerial Photos, Construction, In Progress, LIV Apartments, Multi-family/Mixed Use, Residential
November 20, 2014

The progress thus far during the month November at the LIV Apartments job site shows progress on all avenues.  The North Building topped out last month so efforts have now shifted to waterproofing.  The white TPO roofing membrane has been added and work is now focused on waterproofing exterior openings such as windows and doors. In October, the East building – also known as Phase 2, was preparing for the pour of the second level post tensioned concrete deck. Progress since...

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Project of the Day : Trans-Net Office Building

by OSC
Office Building
November 12, 2014

Our Trans-Net office building has gained recognition from Architizer as the Project of the Day on November 12, 2014.  The design integrates a few sustainable methods which include: sunshades to control solar gain, raingardens for stormwater control, and an enclosed parking garage to reduce pollution-generating surfaces on site.  We collaborated with Meyer Wells to fabricate custom tables and desks to accentuate the interior wood trim. ...

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LIV Apartments – Construction Update – October

by OSC
Construction, In Progress, LIV Apartments, Multi-family/Mixed Use, Residential
November 7, 2014

There has been lots of recent progress on our LIV apartments project over the month of October located in Bellevue.   You can see the West building towering over the beginning stages of the East building.  This addition is the final component to this mix-use complex.  Phase 2 is moving along swiftly, with concrete and elevated decks were completed in September and the wood level framing commencing in October. If you have been following the progress of the project you can see...

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TDX Renovation – November Update

by OSC
Construction, Greek Housing, Project Update, Rennovation, Residential, Residential Remodel, TDX Renovation, Theta Delta Chi Remodel
October 29, 2014

The Theta Delta Chi fraternity building has undergone some serious remodeling.  There has been a lot of progress to the courtyard and rear of the building over the last couple of months.  But now it’s time to renovate the original building.  The exterior was retrieved to its historic state, with Ionic columns supporting the portico balcony, the shingled Gambrel roof, and the original style of shutters and windows.  The previous remodel’s vinyl siding and shutters were replaced with durable fiber...

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LIV Apartments – Aerial Photos – Oct.

by OSC
Construction, Grouparchitect, In Progress, LIV Apartments, Multi-family/Mixed Use, Residential
October 22, 2014

October at the LIV Apartments was a busy month.  The most notable progress on site over the last month would probably be the framing of the North Building, which topped out at its highest point.  This signals the completion of the framing for phase 1 of the project.  The roof and waterproofing will soon follow in an effort to minimize the exposure to the moist fall weather. The East Building, adjacent to 156th Ave NE, underwent a quick transition as subsurface...

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Fine Homebuilding Kitchen and Baths 2014

by OSC
Press, Tips
October 20, 2014

Our Lynnwood Kitchen Remodel is featured in Fine Homebuilding’s 2014 Kitchen & Baths Issue. We worked with our contractor, 36th Ave Design Build, and cabinet maker Semihandmade to provide a cost effective custom cabinet solution using Ikea cabinet boxes and custom sized Douglas Fir slab doors and end panels. You can see more examples of Seimhandemade’s work at www.semihandmadedoors.com ...

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Phinney Ridge Prefab – Factory Visit

by OSC
Construction, Custom home, In Progress, Prefab, Prefab/Modular, Residential
October 15, 2014

As progress at the Phinney Ridge Prefab project site continues since the demolition of the existing home, ongoing efforts on the home continues at the Method Homes factory in Ferndale, WA. Prefabrication of this home allows for a significantly reduced construction schedule, and also helps considerably for projects that are to be constructed in the wet fall and winter months of Seattle. Floor plans and designs are created in the same process as a stick built home.  Structurally, there are differences in...

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