This new covered front porch shelters two entry doors of this multi unit apartment near the campus of Montana State University here in Bozeman, Montana. This covered front porch is both a functional and appealing upgrade to the front of this residence. The original look was just awkward. The new structure is a large inviting…
This is part 2 of the program I made about repairing a basement wall. This repair is an opportunity for creating a daylight basement. The basement wall repair solution is a new below grade window wall and covered entry door area. The plan for this daylight basement project was to terrace the adjacent grade, allowing…
This renovation project in Bozeman, Montana includes adding a deck over a living space. The building we are working on consists of 2 separate residential units, one on each floor. The largest visual modifications we are making to the existing building are in two areas. We will enlarge and reconfigured the lower level entry, and…
In this program I summarize my design build process for a garage over a full basement. The Design This garage over a full basement design came about because of challenging site conditions. Building a three car garage on a steep slope with a standard slab and stem wall foundation would have required over 200 cubic…
I am passionate about residential design. With these video presentations it is my intent to show you how I bring a mix of artistic talent and real world construction experience to my design projects. These informative videos illustrate my creative process and methods of operation from conceptualization to the actual on site construction.
This kitchen addition project is an expansion of an old story and a half South Bozeman home. This old house has been remodeled and added onto many times over. A complete demolition and rebuild of this structure would be the best course of action, but we are in a historic neighborhood and we will be…
The second part of this Bozeman Kitchen addition program will focus on typical remodeling issues the average home owner might not be aware of. This behind the scenes look at actual jobsite conditions and how we deal with them could be a valuable primer to a new homeowner on what to look for in a…
This North Bozeman remodeling project showcases an outdoor room addition in the form of a covered second story deck. The Problem The owners purchased this two unit property with the idea of renting the lower level, and keeping the upper level as a personal residence. The issue was the upper level had no access to…
I am pleased to share the commencement of a nice project for some really great clients. Todd and Lisa Scott have been a pleasure to work with the past 6 months on the design of their new home. Most homeowners don’t realize the effort that goes into a new home, but Todd is more than…
