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LIV Apartments near Microsoft on Bel-Red Road in between Bellevue and Redmond. 450 Unit upscale apartment development.

LIV Apartments – Aerial Photos – August

by OSC
Aerial Photos, Construction, Grouparchitect, In Progress, Multi-family/Mixed Use, Residential
August 26, 2014

Since the previous LIV Apartments aerial update last month, the progress on the three phase 1 buildings has continued, and construction broke ground on the East building.  The second phase of the project will include 99 residential units, several large amenity spaces, and two large roof decks. Elsewhere on site progress continues at a fever pitch.  The most notable progress as seen from the air would be the progress on the North Building framing.  Framing work is now continuing on level...

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Alaskan Copper Works, Addition, Steel Building, Industrial

Alaskan Copper Works – Early August Construction Update

by OSC
Construction, fabrication, In Progress, Industrial, manufacturing
August 13, 2014

Adding to our industrial work portfolio, our ongoing project with local manufacturer Alaskan Copper Works exhibits a construction type not often undertaken in this office.  We at Grouparchitect welcome the opportunity to work on various project and construction types, and administering the construction of this addition onto an existing factory in SODO has been exciting. Built to house new state of the art fabrication and cutting equipment, this addition will allow Alaskan Copper Works to expand production to meet the demand...

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Laurelhurst Residence wine room renovation

Laurelhurst Residence – Wine Room

by OSC
Construction, Custom home, Finishes, Green, Grouparchitect, In Progress, Inspiration, Lighting, Materials, News, Remodeling, Residential, Seattle
August 7, 2014

Progress on the Laurelhurst Residence Wine Room progressed quickly once the framing was completed.  Carpenters fabricated several wine racks designed to fit into the various niches and nooks that resulted from tucking the wine room into a difficult corner of the home.  The raw wood of the racks compliment the natural slate floor, and when coupled with the paint, the room has a warm comfortable character. The client requested special displays for some of their prized bottles of wine, and pictured...

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LIV Apartments – Construction Update – July

by OSC
Uncategorized
August 5, 2014

Construction progress at the LIV Apartments job site has made substantial progress during the month of July, including the groundbreaking of the second phase of the project. The South building continues framing up to level 7 and will soon start the 8th floor wood framing.  Metal decks and exterior work continues the efforts towards topping out so that work can then shift to the North building wall framing and East building groundwork and framing. The western part of the site along Bel-Red...

construction-update, interior-finishes, materials-2, project-updates, quartzite, residential

Clyde Hill – Construction Update – July

by OSC
Construction, Custom home, Finishes, In Progress, Kitchens, Master Bedroom, Materials, Products, Remodeling, Residential
August 4, 2014

The efforts for completing the Clyde Hill Residence renovation have shifted to the interior during the month of July as painting, staining, and finishing details are completed. The light finish of the cabinetry, along with the white paint and abundance of windows throughout the house keeps the home bright and cheerful during all hours of the day.  Plumbing fixtures, including the Delta Trinsic kitchen faucet have been installed, and the tile backsplashes are now installed. The casework and PentalQuartz counter tops throughout the house...

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Theta Delta Chi - before the 2014 renovation

TDX Renovation work begins

by OSC
Commercial, Construction, In Progress, Multi-family/Mixed Use, Phasing, Remodeling, Residential, Seattle
August 1, 2014

Construction is now underway on the renovation of Theta Delta Chi at the University of Washington. Work is beginning on the portico deck. Improvements to this portion of the building will include rot and damage repair, repairing of the columns & capitals, railing repair, a new waterproof deck, and improved access to the deck. Additional work in this first phase of the renovation will consist of envelope work including replacement of roofing, siding, railings and windows in addition to new...

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LIV Apartments – Aerial Photos – July

by OSC
Construction, In Progress, Multi-family/Mixed Use
July 25, 2014

The LIV Apartments progress continues into July as framing has started on the north building’s level 3 and framing has progressed to level 7 of the south building.  Panels and other materials have begun to be staged on the top post tensioned level of the north building as framing on level 4 will soon begin.Covered in a new high albedo roof, the west building officially topped out and efforts have now shifted towards waterproofing the exterior and installing windows. The...

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LIV Apartments near Microsoft on Bel-Red Road in between Bellevue and Redmond. 450 Unit upscale apartment development.

LIV Apartments – Construction Update – June 2014

by OSC
Construction, In Progress, Multi-family/Mixed Use, Residential
July 7, 2014

The month of June brought many advances to the LIV Apartments job site.  The most notable progress coming as the south building wood framing commenced.  With the previous experience of framing the west building the crews have picked up the pace and are moving very quickly with installing the panelized framing sections.Wood framing for the south building commenced, and reached to level 6 before the end of the month.  As progress continues vertically, other building elements are added such as...

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The Make It Right Foundation is working with Method Homes, who commissioned Grouparchitect to design a series of homes for the native tribes of Fort Peck Montana

Make It Right – Fort Peck, Montana

by OSC
Custom home, Fort Peck, Grouparchitect, LEED, Make It Right, Montana, News, Prefab, Prefab/Modular, Residential
July 2, 2014

Grouparchitect is working with prefabricated modular home builder Method Homes to provide design services for a series of homes destined to be located in Fort Peck, Montana.   Based on the Option Series homes we have previously partnered with Method homes on, these three bedroom and two bathroom homes will serve as residences for a portion of over 600 people currently waiting for housing in the Fort Peck area. The Make It Right foundation is working with the Sioux and Assiniboine tribes to...

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Clyde Hill – Construction Update – June

by OSC
Construction, In Progress, Materials, Remodeling, Residential
June 27, 2014

The Clyde Hill Residence finishes and interiors are starting to define the large open living, dining, and kitchen spaces as casework and custom cabinetry have been installed.  Additionally bamboo plank flooring has been installed throughout the main level of the house and has been covered to protect it during the remainder of construction. The fireplace wall, a featured wall in the living room, tiled with natural quartzite, compliments the abundance of wood trim and detailing throughout the rest of the house. In...

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