Home Remodel and Addition in Carmel, CA – Phase 2

Posted by on Dec 2, 2010 in Remodeling Projects | 0 comments In the spring of 2004 Tony and Nancy Hopp commissioned me to do a home remodel and addition to their vacation home in Carmel by the Sea, California. Prior to this I had been their contractor for a total make over and addition to this same residence in 1996. Both projects presented a number of challenges. The lots in Carmel are very small and wooded with Oak trees. The Oak trees in the city limits...
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Home Remodel and Addition in Carmel, CA – Phase 1

Posted by on Dec 1, 2010 in Remodeling Projects, Uncategorized | 0 comments In 1996 Tony and Nancy Hopp made the decision to do a home remodel and addition in order to expand their tiny cottage in Carmel, CA. They were living in Michigan at the time, but were coming to Carmel more frequently. They needed more room. This initial home remodel and addition involved removing the entire back half of the cottage and rebuilding. We added a master bedroom and bath, living Room,...
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A kitchen and Bathroom Renovation in Pebble Beach, CA

Posted by on Dec 1, 2010 in Remodeling Projects | 0 comments It has been my experience that the difference between a great kitchen and bathroom renovation and an average one is in the details. Residential remodeling is a people business and the importance of quality subcontractors is crucial. In my opinion a General Contractor is only as good as his subcontractors. I have done many successful kitchen and bath renovations and a good example of quality...
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Second Story and Home Office Addition in Pebble Beach, CA

Posted by 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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An Off The Grid renewable energy home in Palo Colorado Canyon, California

Posted by 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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