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Building an Addition? Here’s How to Avoid Disaster

Dwell

Take your time with the contract Since we were dealing with water damage, we wanted to complete the addition of larger bedrooms and an additional bathroom as soon as possible. A lot of the problems we experienced are directly related to not fully understanding all the legalese in the contract we signed when we hired a contractor.

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David Kohn celebrates English eccentricities with Red House in Dorset

Deezen

The red tone of the brickwork heavily contrasts the green that colours the doors, window frames and the underside of roof canopies. Other details include bulging bays that span entire rooms, circular and semi-circular windows, and drainpipes that draw bold graphic lines. Windows come in various shapes and sizes.

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Outpost Project Update

30X40 Design Workshop

We pressed pause on the construction of the Outpost project in early 2021 and onboarded a new contractor to see us through completion. It’s only fair to give team members a chance to adjust and realign with the project goals, but it’s also easy to let the inertia of a mobilized contractor on-site provide false hope that things will improve.

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Reimagining California Homes and Art of Home Remodeling

The Architecture Designs

In order to honor the state’s Spanish past, Spanish Colonial Revival residences have stucco exteriors, red clay tile roofs, and elaborate wrought iron accents. On the other hand, craftsman bungalows place a premium on handcrafted woodwork, low-pitched roofs, and sizable porches.

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Navigating Legalities in Home Improvements

The Architecture Designs

The temptation to save money with unlicensed contractors can backfire spectacularly. Contract Clarity and Insurance Insights source: blog.studybahasainggris.com When it comes to contracts, ambiguity is your enemy. Homeowners should verify their contractor’s insurance to cover potential accidents or damages.

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Gehry Partners references icebergs and Hollywood for Warner Bros building

Deezen

It features two distinct facade styles On the side facing the studio lot, these curtain walls are interspersed with steel facades with punched windows modelled on the art deco-style buildings of early Hollywood. Warner Bros contracted international architecture studio NBBJ for the interior fit-outs.

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Textural metal skin wraps University of Washington building by Miller Hull

Deezen

The project was delivered using a design-build model, in which designers, contractors and others work together under a single contract. The general contractor was Seattle-based Lease Crutcher Lewis. The structural frame is a mix of concrete, steel and cross-laminated timber – the latter used for roof and floor decking.

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