I have been sorting through old photos this week and was reminded of these cool lanterns by Coe Studios used on a Rockridge project.


I also came upon this picture of vine curtains that I took in western Massachusetts a while back.

Posted in Design Projects, Found Objects, tagged green building, lanterns, lighting design, Rockridge, vine curtains on June 30, 2022| Leave a Comment »
I have been sorting through old photos this week and was reminded of these cool lanterns by Coe Studios used on a Rockridge project.
I also came upon this picture of vine curtains that I took in western Massachusetts a while back.
Posted in Design Projects, tagged cabinets, details, fun, Rockridge, whimsy on September 28, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Design Projects, tagged cabinets, cedar, construction process, Oakland, Rockridge, roof, Temescal, trusses on October 31, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Complex cabinetry coming together in a Rockridge Cottage
Roof framing in Temescal speeding along in advance of the forecasted rain
Posted in Design Projects, tagged ceramic tile, Fireclay, geometric design, glass tile, grout colors, hexagon, Oakland, patterns, Rockridge, shower on September 8, 2017| Leave a Comment »
I am pleased with the way this bathroom is turning out!
Photo by Alex Wein
Recycled glass and ceramic tile from Fireclay.
Posted in Design Projects, tagged cedar, details, fun, hexagon, Oakland, pattern, red cedar, Rockridge, shingles, whimsy on July 1, 2017| 1 Comment »
By J. McBride
Posted in Design Projects, tagged Cedar Shingles, John Mcbride, McBride Construction, Oakland, process, Rockridge on June 26, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Design Projects, tagged Oakland, process, Rockridge, roughsawn cedar, skylights, vaulted ceiling on June 24, 2017| 1 Comment »
Posted in Design Projects, tagged cedar, construction process, Rockridge, small buildings, vaulted ceiling on March 30, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Design Projects, tagged ash, bathroom, cabinets, hex tile, island, kitchen, lighting design, mirror, Rockridge, skylight, subway tile, touchlatch, walnut on January 30, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Photo Credit: Nancy Kalter-Dills
Builder: McBride Construction
Here are a few before shots. The main impetus for remodel was to get the refrigerator out of the middle of the view to the back yard and to improve the strange, low-ceilinged laundry room addition at the back.
Posted in Design Projects, tagged bunker, concrete, cribbing, foundation, Oakland, pouring concrete, process, remodel, Rockridge, small buildings on November 4, 2016| Leave a Comment »
More action shots! This one is the start of a complete revamp of an early 20th century cottage.
Posted in Design Projects, tagged ash, bathroom, ceaserstone, hextile, Oakland, remodel, Rockridge, Vanity on October 25, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Design Projects, tagged drywall, John Mcbride, kitchen, McBride Construction, Oakland, open, process, Rockridge, Sheetrock, space on April 12, 2016| 2 Comments »