Questions & Answers

ARCHITECTURE

	What is your specialization in architecture? Custom Design - Challenging and small spaces.
	What is it for you a good architectural design? Efficient use of space and materials. Time proven and classic styling with artistic flair.
	List the name of a famous building which you don't care for. EMP in Seattle
	What do you think of competitions? What types of competitions do you normally compete in? Competitions create challenge, challenges bring out creativity. I enjoy competing in any that I know about and have time for.
	In your professional philosophy, what comes first, function or form? Function first. Form follows and a good design is not a compromise.
	Can one copy and still be original? A great writer draws from the same vocabulary yet orders it in such a way to create something entirely original. Architecture is the same only without the limitations of language or dimension.

Stimulus Blueprints - Projects Found

Update:  Thank you for the interest.  Due to time challenges I'm no longer able to take on any more "stimulus plan" projects.  I hope to be able to post pictures once the projects get underway this spring.  Thanks again it has been a pleasure working with all of you.

May Progress

Started the Siding, installed some more windows and did the soffit under the eves and gable ends.


Plenty left to do







We're considering adding some windows on this side. I'm drawing a few options to run by the boss (Wife) and let her decide.

Yonderosa 12' x 24' progress

With the snow retreating I was able to shuttle materials and get a little work done while visiting the Yonderosa last week. Next month I should be able to make more progress on the exterior - installing the remaining windows, soffit (Pine T&G), Spruce 1x horizontal siding and Cedar shingles on the Gable Ends.



A little more detail about my visit to the Yonderosa can be read here

The Beach Shed

This space was originally intended to be a pottery shed - it transformed into a seaside retreat.



Size, height and style were among the design limitations. Further consideration was given to combining elements of the beach side setting and the existing structure.



Locally Native Western Red Cedar patterned to mirror the mountains in view. The rocky beach inspired the floor.



Mirante' soffits contrast with the woven cedar shingles.

Yonderosa 'Outpost' 12' x 24'

The Mini-Delux under construction
"Dried in." Next step, windows, siding and decking.

The ease and speed of construction were the deciding factors in our choice to build the Mini-Delux - our site is remote and we had a limited time to build. Designed to utilize commonly available materials allowed us to locally source materials, get them delivered and keep the cost down. The 12' x 16' main floor is large enough to be utilized in a variety of configurations and uses. The 12' x 12' loft provides additional storage space and the 8' x 12' covered porch is a comfortable bridge between the scenery and the shelter.

A more detailed account of building this structure can be seen at my Yonderosa blog


Side Elevation

Framing Detail



Floor Framing Detail

Taking shape

A slideshow of the construction can been seen at http://s448.photobucket.com/albums/qq202/Yonderosa_photos/?albumview=slideshow

I've built dozens of houses and been involved in hundreds of other construction projects as a designer or a carpenter - the experience of building this simple little structure has been one of the most enjoyable and satisfying of my life. The environment, the challenge, the partnership with my wife, the accomplishment of a dream... all greatly enrich the experience.

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