A Very Basic Addition for Two Teachers and Their Two Kids in Richmond

February 15, 2012
Sometimes the job calls for a very simple addition – bedroom, bathroom, laundry room, and family room all in less than 500 SF, plus a new deck on the south side. and energy efficiency upgrades throughout.

Existing Floor Plan

New Floor Plan

The roofline dictated the easiest place for the addition and the owners preferred a small master bedroom and a small study/ family room rather than a large bedroom.  Adding a deck to the south off the kitchen and dining room seemed like an obvious way to fill in the corner (facing due south.) The fact that it has walls on two sides adds a bit of shelter from the wind.

The owners selected locally crafted light fixtures from Metro Lighting on San Pablo and many LED lights for the project.

Canivet Construction built the project on time and on budget (about 230/SF plus fixtures that the owner bought themselves.)


Very Successful and Stylish Barbershop and Mens Clothing Store

February 13, 2012

Cashier station and glass partition wall

Oval shaped bench (built by Eby Construction) - Salvaged antique barber stations beyond

Handicap accessible changing room

New handicap accessible entry

The owner of this shop is responsible for most of the salvaged and rustic aesthetic. Deeds design assisted with the technicalities and accessibility issues and helped keep the permit process moving along so they could open on time.

(Photos by Pete Trachy & Sarah Deeds)


Painted Poplar Treasure Chest Underway

February 11, 2012

This prototype is solid 1.125″ thick poplar. It also has box joint corners and a piano hinge.

I am using my old artist oils for this decorative paint job. I went to the art store for a new paintbrush and noticed that they now sell “water- mixable” oil paints. I am curious how those work.

 


Painted Treasure Chest

February 9, 2012

Back of the napkin sketch - prototype 3


Rainscreen Siding and Serious Windows

February 8, 2012

Photo courtesy of Forrest Fennell

My clients in Fairfax are close to buttoning up the exterior of their addition. Pictured here are Serious Materials 725 Series fiberglass windows (well above average R-value for a window: R-6-R-7, depending on the type.) and wood siding over Homeslicker plus Typar to create a drainage plane behind the siding.


Pewabic Tiles from Detroit

January 23, 2012

We are going to make a nice tile table


Bamboo Sides, Richlite Top, Mahogany Bottom, Poplar Feet & Piano Hinge

January 21, 2012

I just finished prototype treasure chest #2, using up more of my wood shop scraps.

It has a heavy Richlite lid and a piano hinge

Perfect for storing gold bullion or underwear and socks.


Publicity for the Small Studio!

January 15, 2012

The internet seems to like our small studio. I have found many repostings of Lenny’s photos, and commentary about the little studio. Most of them seem to have just nabbed and revised slightly the written content from Dwell or the Washington Post, but here are a few that are more original:

Trendir

Captivist

House Vote

Pintarest

Arcidec

House Vote has also posted a few other photos of my projects:

Surfboard Kitchen Island

Cherry Shaker and Red Paint

Yesterday Kirsten Dirksen and Nicolas Boullosa came all the way from Barcelona to make a video about the studio.  I eagerly and nervously await my and John’s debut as movie stars on faircompanies.com.


Carriage Doors for a Garage-Workshop in Fairfax

January 13, 2012

My owner-builder client in Fairfax found these carriage doors at Evergreen Carriage Doors in Bremerton Washington


LED Lighting for the Deck

January 10, 2012

Exterior LED light from RAB Lighting

I havent seem them turned on yet. the client will hopefully report in tonight.


Smooth TimberSIL Deck with Metal Railing

January 10, 2012

My client in El Cerrito is enjoying his new deck!


Painted Medicine Cabinet

January 4, 2012

I painted this old medicine cabinet a while back. Photographer Andrea Reese captures it well in this picture of a girl getting ready for a party.


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