News

Beer Squared

February 4, 2010

The last few weeks have seen a double batch of homebrew going for future events. We started the second lager batch ever, a Bock per a recipe from Brewing America's Best Beers. It's currently fermenting at the usual lager rate (slow). The other batch of random beer makin' saw a new ale on top of the last ale's trub, resulting in virtually immediate fermentation. Since fermentation usually takes 4-7 days, this was a welcome addition to the schedule. More photos...

Beer Squared, Happy Hour

New ways to follow us!

by OSC

Uncategorized

January 30, 2010

Grouparchitect is now on Facebook and Twitter. You can follow us via Facebook and Twitter — Facebook is a great way to learn more about grouparchitect and Twitter allows us to share microblog posts in real time. Join us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/grouparchitect Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/grouparchitect...

Blog, Facebook, Twitter

Home Remodeling: Never quite as planned

by OSC

Remodeling, Tips

January 20, 2010

My wife and I recently purchased a new home together. Of course there are visions of grandeur, and being a designer I had sketches of the possibilities before we even closed. One of our first goals was to move the washer and dryer into the house. It is currently in the basement, and you have to go outside to get to it. For the most part it seems all figured out. My dad, who is a plumber/pipefitter by trade, will...

Home Remodeling

Seattle Home Show 2010

by OSC

Events

January 18, 2010

Grouparchitect will again be one of the architecture firms hosting the American Institute of Architects (AIA) booth in the Seattle Home Show February 20th - 28th, 2010. Stop by the booth and we can discuss your project and the process of working with an architect. Scott LaBenz & Brian Palidar will be hosting the booth on Sunday Feb 21st of the show. For show hours and information visit: www.seattlehomeshow.com...

Seattle Home Show 2010

View grouparchitect’s blog as a RSS Feed

by OSC

Uncategorized

January 18, 2010

Grouparchitect's blog is also available as a RSS Feed. When you subscribe to a feed, it is added to the Common Feed List. Updated information from the feed is automatically downloaded to your computer and can be viewed in Internet Explorer and other programs. To access the feed, select the RSS image on the left....

Blog, RSS

Lake Forest Park Remodel

by grouparch

Remodeling

January 13, 2010

Construction is now underway on the Lake Forest Park Remodel commencing with the fun part - demolition! Check out the project page (needs a link) for design sketches and more info on the project. Stay tuned to the blog for further project updates as construction continues....

Lake Forest Park, Remodel

Spatial Organization As A Means of Self-Defense

by OSC

Remodeling

January 12, 2010

Organizing the garage is usually something one doesn't look forward to, but in my case I made an exception. Since we remodeled our (needs link to Ballard home) using the same site location as the existing house, I had to make a 2-car tandem arrangement work for my automotive escapades. The only way to survive was to utilize pretty much every cubic inch of it. Most people I've met think that hiring an architect to help organize their garage would...

Spatial Organization

Beer Beer Beer Beer

by OSC

Misc.

January 12, 2010

Needless to say, the first thing I thought of was beer when we decided to start the dreaded blog. Architects think more about beer than buildings more than one day a week. I'll endeavor therefore to make the most useful thing you read on the net. Well, today at least. Starting tomorrow. Or next week....

Beer, Blog

Hue Apartments

by OSC

Commercial

January 11, 2010

Hue Apartments is scheduled for a Design Review Board Meeting on January 20, 2010. For more information on the meeting and location, visit the cify of Seattle's DPD web site at: Department of Planning and Development ...

Hue Apartments