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Willow #2

In 2021-2022 we designed and built an excellent and efficient new home that exceeds the Oregon Residential Reach Code, tested with a blower door for an air-tight building envelope, and certified by the Energy Trust. The house features a front and back porch, a double-depth garage, nine-foot ceilings downstairs, vaulted ceilings upstairs, an elliptical arch creating separation between the kitchen and the living room, plant shelves, and custom maple cabinetry with granite countertops.

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Willow #1

In 2021-2022 we designed and built an excellent and efficient new home that exceeds the Oregon Residential Reach Code, tested with a blower door for an air-tight building envelope, and certified by the Energy Trust. The house features a visitable layout with a barrier-free front entry, a front and back porch, vaulted ceilings on the second floor, and nine-foot ceilings throughout. The interior contains custom hickory cabinets under Black Vermont granite, mineral-based flooring, and extensive built-in shelving in walk-in closets. The custom kitchen cabinets featured a spice pullout, a garbage pullout, a microwave niche, silverware dividers, tray dividers over the refrigerator, and a deep breakfast bar.

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Ashland Mine Road

In 2023 we completed an incredible pool, pool house, changing house, and spiral covered outdoor
shower. The homeowners had an amazing vision that we brought to life with our design. The pool is built on a hillside, which resulted in a bench height pool rim on the downhill side and a vertical fountain wall on the uphill side. The pool features a spa, a swim jet, an organic curving shape, and an eight-foot depth.

The pool house is placed directly next to the pool, the side wall rises directly from the water’s edge. A full height window with climbing holds bolted on it allows climbing starting from the water surface. The pool house has a vaulted butterfly roof, many clerestory windows, a sixteen-foot multi panel folding Nanawall door, and a wood stove.

The changing house contains a bathroom, changing room, and mechanical room with vaulted ceilings, clerestory windows, and covered patios. The spiral outdoor shower is a rising spiral concrete wall with a shower at its heart. The shower is shaded with counter sloping shed roofs.

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8th Street

In 2020, we did a full remodel of this Ashland open concept studio with full bath, maximizing space, functionality and available height with modern, high-end finishes and appliances.

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PINECREST TERRACE (DEN)

In 2020 we remodeled this home’s downstairs den / entertainment area with fireplace, big screen TV, wine bar, bold red accent walls and warm wood finishes for a cozy and fun atmosphere.

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PINECREST TERRACE

In 2020 we remodeled this gourmet kitchen with vaulted ceiling, large windows, stainless steel appliances, hammered copper apron front sink, expansive granite counter tops, and adjoining great room with stone fireplace and wood accents throughout.

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GARFIELD STREET

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BLACK OAK DRIVE

In 2019 the master bathroom was remodeled. The walls were taken down to the studs and the roof was replaced and vaulted. The floor was raised to make it level with the bedroom floor. Energy efficient windows with rain glass were installed. A new larger door was installed. All wiring and plumbing was replaced. A large bathtub was installed with mosaic tile sides, and hexagonal tile was installed on the shower walls and extended to the top of the vaulted ceiling. The floor was heated and covered with aged wood plank tile. A custom vanity cabinet with custom art glass knobs and pulls and double sinks was installed with black quartz countertop and custom drawers that wrap around the sinks. The backsplash was tiled with glass mosaic tile. A recessed custom medicine cabinet with rain glass was installed in the side wall with an electrical outlet within it. The two mirrors were installed that extend from behind the sinks to the top of the vaulted ceiling.

As a second phase, the underfloor of the house was refurbished. Underfloor plumbing pipes, heating ducts, and insulation were replaced. An on-demand water heater was installed.

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HERSEY STREET

In 2019 the main floor of the townhouse was remodeled. The kitchen was reconfigured and two sets of triple-sliding pocket doors were installed to separate the office at the front of the space from the kitchen, and to separate the living room at the back of the space from the kitchen. Maple custom kitchen cabinets with multiple pull-outs, sliding shelves, and Carrara quartz countertops were installed. Smaller scale appliances featuring an induction cooktop and a full-height narrow refrigerator were installed. Custom fir pocket doors with frosted glass were hung. Wide plank hickory flooring was installed. Recessed LED lights and under cabinet LED lights on dimmers were added.

A further phase of the work included rot repairs on the exteriors of all six of the townhouses in the association. New window trim was installed and flashed and waterproofed. Areas of siding were replaced and rot was repaired, roof flashing was added, and gutters were improved and repaired.

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Nutley Street Ashland

Ben designed and drew building plans. We replaced the kitchen with a new layout and removed the kitchen walls to open the floor plan of the main part of the house. To remove the walls we re-framed the roof structure with an engineered plan. We installed custom cabinets in a new configuration with an island, glass counter top, range hood, granite sink, and new dishwasher and refrigerator placed in new locations. We installed new lights fixtures, and oak flooring to match the remainder of the house. In the master bathroom, we bumped out the walls and installed a freestanding bathtub, tub faucet glass tiles on the walls, and heated tiles on the floor. The front stair case and deck were installed with concrete footings and rebar, pressure-treated wood and steel connections, flashing, cedar treads with stainless screws, and railings built with 4×4 utility panel and cedar. From the stair landing we built a circular retaining wall and gate. The back deck was also installed with concrete footings and rebar, pressure-treated posts, beams, and lumber attached with steel connections, cedar treads with stainless screws, and railings built with 4×4 utility panel and cedar. A French door with sidelights and transom window was installed to access the deck.