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Current Floor Layout
All these rooms and pictures… here’s how they fit together. Below are the architect’s drawings of the current floor layout for each floor followed by a cross section of the house showing the staircase locations.
Posted in "Before", Architect, Floor Layout, Sketch
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Demolition Progress Pics
I ventured to the house to drop off a check and was able to snap a few quick iPhone pics of the demoed rooms. Nice to see what’s behind those walls. Floor 1: Stairs up to the Second Floor and … Continue reading
Posted in "Before", Demolition, Pictures
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Initial Sketch Review
Met the architect at his office and we reviewed preliminary plans, staircase placement and master bedroom options. A change in direction from initial thoughts now that we have measurements and can see what fits and what doesn’t. Decisions, decisions…
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Demo (not Demo) Begins!
Joe and I stopped by at the end of the day to check out the first day’s demolition progress. Walls were marked and there were notes and sketches on the well to facilitate the demolition. Basement demolition was started. It’s … Continue reading
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"Before" Pictures!
A busy weekend giving house tours to friends before brunch plans. I had a chance to take the “before” pics. Goodbye mismatched rooms and odd staircase location. First Floor – Living Room
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