It’s been almost a year since I received some pics of the Santa Rosa fire rebuild home from 2020, but still worth posting. Seeing what’s there now, as the site continues to heal, it’s hard to remember those first days just after the Tubbs Fire when the terrain was scorched (and radioactive) and littered with burned wreckage of cars and homes. It’s so gratifying to see clients return to their home more responsibly, sustainably, and safer. It’s equally satisfying to see the house begin to integrate itself into the landscape as intended. “Time and patience transforms the mulberry leaf into a silk gown.”
Grateful
Honored to be in the company of everyone included in this year’s Chrysalis Awards. And it’s nice to see the tenacity of the entire Project Team rewarded for their work on the GR Residence, which just received the National Award for Detached Outbuilding. Many thanks to the Sola Group, publishers of Qualified Remodeler and Residential Design magazines.
More than just a flattering mention...
It’s an honor to have the GR Residence in Alamo receive NanaWall’s award for Best ADU this year. A successful project like this is a result of sustained, focused collaboration among many, so there is gratitude in abundance to everyone who worked so hard to make this project a reality. Of course, the collaboration begins and ends with a great client. Many thanks to all.
Flattering mention on a manufacturer's website
A thank you note to local NanaWall rep Brad Burden turned into inclusion of the GR Residence in Alamo on the NanaWall website.
Especially gratifying was a dedicated post on NanaWall’s blog. Of course, this was a great collaboration between this practice, Artisan Home Builders of Pacheco, and so many others, including NanaWall, Brad Burden in Emeryville, and Door & Decor, who provided technical support throughout construction and expertly installed the NanaWall system on site.
Working a Bit Late Last Night
Finishing up the work on an ADU in Alamo and enjoying working with photographer Mark Gebhardt.
It was great collaborating with Mark—I can’t wait to see his pics!
Site photos
Finishing up an ADU in Alamo and feeling great about the level of craftsmanship demonstrated by everyone on site.
Another Way of Looking At It
Or maybe it wants to look like this…
Tower element rendering
Lafayette renovation
Another quick sketch
Interior stair design
Quick Sketch
Yellow and Blue
I’ll just leave this here.
Mark Rothko, Untitled (Yellow and Blue), detail, 1954
Rendering
Approach perspective of improvements to a mid-Century hillside home in Lafayette.
