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Home Design 101 – Working with an Architect

by OSC
Events, Resources, Tips
March 7, 2014

Dreaming about a project and not sure where to start? Trying to figure out how to make the most of your budget? Curious about green design or how to plan for your family's changing needs? Whether your project is a small remodel or new construction--or if you are just curious about the design process--AIA architects can help. Join Anna Mihkels AIA and Scott LaBenz AIA at Siematic Seattle for an information-packed seminar on the basics of design and construction including...

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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LIV APARTMENTS – CONSTRUCTION UPDATE – MID FEB. 2014

by OSC
Construction, Grouparchitect, In Progress, Multi-family/Mixed Use, Residential
February 28, 2014

The LIV Apartments take the step to the next level as progress with concrete progresses.  Slab on grades have been poured and work now begins on new levels.  In order to hold the new levels a series of temporary scaffolds and cribbing will be used to support the weight of the concrete as it cures.  In addition to the temporary supports permanent columns are also cast that will support all of the levels above. Work progresses with the form work for...

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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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How to Choose an Architect for Your Project?

by OSC
Resources
February 21, 2014

Licensed architects are specialists. Part of becoming one is to understand a multitude of details, products, and technologies within a specific field of design. This only happens with years of experience and continuing education. In order to find the right residential architect you've got to ask the right questions. Here are a few...

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT GROUPARCHITECT

by OSC
Hiring
February 17, 2014

Project Architect / Designer Grouparchitect is an award winning service oriented collaborative design firm hiring for a Project Architect / Designer position. Applicants should possess excellent technical, organizational, communication, and customer service skills to design and manage all aspects of projects, with various levels of complexity. Expectations include demonstrating creative and concise problem solving abilities, a strong desire for expanding skill sets, developing and sustaining long term client and professional relationships, and the ability to work independently in a flexible...

Seattle Home Show

Seattle Home Show 2014

by OSC
Events
February 14, 2014

The Seattle Home Show, the largest consumer home show in the northwest, is back from February 15th to 23rd at the CenturyLink Field Event Center. Product representatives from across the residential design, construction and product spectrum will be on hand to present their services and products to consumers, prospective home buyers, owners, and builders. With products represented to the fullest, architectural services will be represented by the Seattle Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and will...

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Grouparchitect of Seattle Receives Best Of Houzz 2014 Award

by OSC
News
February 7, 2014

Grouparchitect of Seattle Receives Best Of Houzz 2014 Award Annual Survey and Analysis of 16 Million Monthly Users Reveals Top-Rated Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals Seattle, WA, February 4, 2014 – Grouparchitect of Seattle, Washington has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” by Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The 11-year old architectural design firm was chosen by the more than 16 million monthly users that comprise the Houzz community. The Best Of Houzz award is given in two categories: Customer...

Who Needs an Architect?

by OSC
Resources
February 1, 2014

Architects work on projects of all sizes and complexity. They add value from design and construction to the resale of your home. Who needs an architect? You do. You can't afford not to hire one. Brought to you by CRAN, the custom residential architects network. A knowledge community of the American Institute of Architects. More information on CRAN: http://network.aia.org/cran/Home CRANtv YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/CRANtv...

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LIV APARTMENTS – CONSTRUCTION UPDATE – LATE JAN. 2014

by OSC
Construction, Grouparchitect, In Progress, Multi-family/Mixed Use
January 28, 2014

The LIV Apartments are progressing nicely as this grade is prepared for concrete.  Prior to ground covering the various trades have been working to install main lines for plumbing and electrical as the opportunities to do sub grade work get substantially more difficult and expensive after concrete slab on grade is poured and cured. Before the concrete slab on grades a robust waterproofing and protection layers are laid down.  These layers serve several functions, one of which being a capillary break...

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