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...
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...
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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....
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...
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....
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 ...
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...
The Europa 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: www.seattle.gov/dpd/Planning/Design_Review_Program/Project_Reviews/Upcoming/default.asp...
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