It’s been about a month since my last site visit / update for my little modernist house going up in Hillsborough. So this morning, Julie, Erynn, and I hopped into the car and went for a little drive. (Coffee in hand) The site was busy, with electricians, painters, and flooring guys all working. That’s a good sign, when the subs are all out on a Saturday, things are moving at a good clip, and completion is near.
East Entrance
Last time I saw the place, framing was complete, and siding was about to start. A lot goes by in a month, including sprayfoam insulation. (Energy modeling, HVAC specifying, and insulation by Prime Energy Group. Love those guys.)
Southeast Corner and Grillin' Porch
The painters were literally leaving for lunch when we pulled up. Which is a good thing, we would have definitely been in the way.
Porch with Handrail Detail
The railings turned out nicely I think. The detail is using an agricultural project with treated lumber, similar to something I saw on a Harmon project once upon a time.
My take on a Miesian Corner
I kid. Not really a Miesian Corner, but I’m happy to say that the corner and railing were carried out in the field very much the way I envisioned.
Galvalume Siding
Galvanized siding on the North face, both a reference to the nearby power substation, and the agrarian nature of the site.
Main Living space, looking towards the Dining area
Inside things are progressing nicely too. Drywall and trim is all done, and everything is already primed. Flooring has started in the bathrooms & kitchen, with the guys getting hardwoods started in the bedrooms while we were there (sorry, no pictures.)
Screened porch, sans-screens
The screened porch feels great, and is nicely shaded. (At noon in the middle of July, that’s pretty important.)
Kitchen view, with light shelf & skylight
Looking forward to seeing how the cabinets really finish this space out, and even more so I can’t wait to see the space lit up at night. All in all it was a good little trip, and I was pleasantly surprised to see all the progress made, and being made. This building will photograph well I think, and I’m hoping we can perhaps get it into some of the tours in the next year or so.