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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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Docomomo US Tour Day 2014

by OSC
Events
October 11, 2014

Join Docomomo WEWA today for Docomomo US Tour Day 2014! The Little Finn Hill neighborhood in Kirkland, Washington is home to a collection of modest, mid-century modern residences designed by revered Northwest architect Paul Hayden Kirk and built for developer Richard G. Robinson in 1954-1955. Docomomo WEWA invites you to explore this community of livable homes that was once prominently featured in Life and Sunset magazines in the 1950s. One of the houses on the tour was featured in Pacific...

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LIV Apartments – Construction Update – September

by OSC
Construction, Grouparchitect, In Progress, LIV Apartments, Multi-family/Mixed Use, Phasing, Residential
October 6, 2014

September at the LIV Apartments was a busy month.  Trades worked on all aspects of the project from exterior cladding detailing and painting to interior gypsum board and work on unit interiors.  At the West Building, the gateway feature wall takes shape as the composite wood panels are installed and frame the western entrance to the site from Bel-Red Road. Along Bel-Red Road the massing of the west and north buildings can be seen as the gateway wall emphasizes the entry...

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