Second Story and Home Office Addition in Pebble Beach, CA

Posted by Peter Brown on Nov 30, 2010 in Remodeling Projects | 1 comment This home in Pebble Beach, CA was originally a single story ranch style with a partial ocean view. The Tysoe family needed to a second story and a home office addition, as well as to update the existing bedrooms and living room. We also completely remodeled the Kitchen and laundry room. The new second story master suite, home office addition, and patio dramatically increased the livability of the...
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Derek Rinehart

Posted by Peter Brown on Nov 29, 2010 in Testimonials | 0 comments My experience with Peter Brown as both a designer and a builder was very positive. The design-build process for my home was a team effort. I brought forward a preliminary idea for the overall layout. Peter used his considerable design ability and building knowledge to produce an initial plan I was really pleased with. Once we got started on construction, I made many changes to the interior...
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An Off The Grid renewable energy home in Palo Colorado Canyon, California

Posted by Peter Brown on Nov 27, 2010 in Alternative Energy | 0 comments In 1995 I built a small house as my personal residence in Palo Colorado Canyon, in the coastal mountains 20 miles north of Big Sur, California. This small house sits on a ridge overlooking the Pacific Ocean at an elevation of 1800 ft. The orientation of the property is due south. The remote nature of the house eliminated the possibility of access to utility power. Development of an independent...
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An extravagant ranch outhouse in Gallatin Gateway, MT

Posted by Peter Brown on Nov 26, 2010 in Special Projects | 2 comments This extra fancy ranch outhouse was designed and built for the Spur Cross Ranch in Gallatin Gateway. This outhouse was located in an area of the ranch without a septic system, but was frequented by guests in the summer months. This ranch outhouse was designed to reflect the existing buildings rustic nature, and still have visitors feel at ease. The structure uses open beam ceilings, rustic wood...
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A special minature horse’s feeder in Gallatin Gateway, MT

Posted by Peter Brown on Nov 26, 2010 in Special Projects | 0 comments This is a special minature horse’s feeder I designed and built  in Gallatin Gateway, Montana [Show as slideshow]
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Custom horse shelter in Gallatin Gateway, MT

Posted by Peter Brown on Nov 26, 2010 in Special Projects | 0 comments This custom horse shelter was  designed and built to match the rustic look of the existing ranch buildings. We used rough cut fir, custom iron connectors, and a rusted steel roof. This custom horse shelter was securely anchored with concrete piers to resist high winds typical for the location. [Show as slideshow]
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Engineered concrete 3 Car Garage over a basement in Bozeman, MT

Posted by Peter Brown on Nov 26, 2010 in New Construction | 0 comments The foundation walls for this 3 car garage were originally intended to help expand and level the upper parking area and driveway on this steep lot. The uphill walls act as a retaining barrier. I decided that gaining an extra 900 plus square foot of living area by turning that foundation into a full basement below an engineered concrete slab was worth my time and creativity. The effort to build an...
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A board and batten Bungalow style custom home

Posted by Peter Brown on Nov 26, 2010 in New Construction | 0 comments The demolition of an existing old single wall cottage made way for this new two bedroom, two bath bungalow style custom home for Sally Williams of Carmel, CA. The plan was to simulate the original cottage theme with vertical board and batten walls, a charming front entry porch and expansive bay windows. Typical of Carmel bungalows, the buildings footprint was irregular as were the roof lines. The...
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A unique custom home with a large attached shop in Bozeman, MT

Posted by Peter Brown on Nov 25, 2010 in New Construction | 0 comments This is a very unusual custom home I designed for and built with the collaboration of the owner. Derek and Audrey Rinehart came to me with a sketch of the overall concept they were looking for. With a lot of research and discussion, we came up with a design that worked for his special needs: he has a lot of really nice toys that need safe keeping. Ski boats, campers, ATV’s, and vehicles. This...
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Custom Designed Home in Bozeman, Montana

Posted by Peter Brown on Nov 25, 2010 in New Construction | 0 comments This three level 3500 square foot custom designed home was built to take advantage of the areas expansive views overlooking the city of Bozeman and the entire Gallatin Valley. This custom designed home has a very unique detached three car garage on an engineered slab with a full basement living area below. This home features a beautiful open kitchen with Brazilian granite counters, knotty alder...
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Condominium project construction management in Carmel, CA

Posted by Peter Brown on Nov 25, 2010 in New Construction | 0 comments This is a four unit condominium project in Carmel by the sea, California. I was hired by the developer to take control of the construction management of this project due to non performance issues of the original contractor. My tenure started at the beginning of framing. This four unit project consisted of two units in front and two units in the back, with underground parking below. Both the...
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An Interior Remodel in Bozeman, Montana

Posted by Peter Brown on Nov 25, 2010 in Remodeling Projects | 0 comments Celia Bertoia of Bozeman, Montana wanted to take better advantage of her home’s southern exposure to the winter sun. She has a very good eye for design and had drawn up her own plans for an interior remodel in order to change the layout of the living room and the guest bedroom. Her interior remodel plan also added a mudroom in the entry and enlarged her home office. We found a way to...
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Beach House Renovation in Pajaro Dunes, CA

Posted by Peter Brown on Nov 24, 2010 in Remodeling Projects | 0 comments This is a beach house renovation in Pajaro Dunes CA for Dan and Susan Ewell. The scope of this beach house renovation was a complete update and expansion. The plans called for a new entry area addition, new kitchen , new bathrooms, relocated bedrooms, and extensive decking on three sides of the house. The entire plumbing, heating, electrical, and mechanical systems were replaced. This project was...
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A Second Story Addition in Monterey, CA

Posted by Peter Brown on Nov 24, 2010 in Remodeling Projects | 0 comments The ocean views from the second story addition and master bedroom suite that we added to Tony Brancato’s Monterey home are amazing. This second story addition and total renovation allowed room for a large upstairs office as well as master bathroom and patio that looks out over Monterey Bay. [Show as slideshow]
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A Second Story Bedroom and Bath Addition in Pebble Beach, CA

Posted by Peter Brown on Nov 24, 2010 in Remodeling Projects | 0 comments This is the home of Blair and Jacqui Stewart in Pebble Beach, California. This was originally a single story ranch style home. We gutted the interior and added an expansive second story bedroom and bath addition  directly over the center of the existing structure. The main level  floor plan features a large new kitchen area that looks out over a stepped down living and dining area. All three of...
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Renovation and Addition restores stone exterior on a Carmel Home

Posted by Peter Brown on Nov 23, 2010 in Remodeling Projects | 0 comments This is a good example of restoring a classic old stone home to the look of its former glory days. This extensive addition and remodel project was for Dick Stewart in Carmel By The Sea, CA. When we started the project the homes doors and windows were falling apart, the bright blue asphalt shingles on the roof leaked, and the original Carmel Stone exterior had been painted with many coats of...
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