Working With Concrete Architecture
Sometimes we look to the past as we move forward. A well-documented process of previous work before, during, and after completion, is essential to our planning. We draw on the incremental forensic approach that was required of our team during the lengthy restoration of the mid-century historic Park Prospect Building in La Jolla.
We turn to challenging and demanding examples of cast-in-place concrete and materials used on previous projects. We call on our past and present community of master tradespeople and creative minds to get their insight and knowledge. We discuss and dissect how we approached the challenges that others shied away from and how we found solutions without compromise to form or function.
Construction Management And The Triple Constraint
There are three primary factors or “constraints” to every construction project: 1. Time 2. Cost 3. Scope
These factors are fairly obvious on the surface; it’s how your contractor defines each one and in turn, manages them that makes all the difference when it comes to effectively solving problems and maintaining good working relationships. How a project leader determines what to do should be informed by a mixture of career experience and a thorough understanding of the client and the project intent.
Architect, Jennifer Luce Talks Windows.
Jennifer Luce has an almost poetic way of speaking about windows that can inspire a love for sweeping panes of beautifully cut glass and hand-crafted joinery in even the most shadow-loving of people. Our team has had the distinct pleasure of knowing and working with Jennifer for many years. As we move into the initial building phase of a significant private residence project designed by Jennifer and Luce et Studios, we sat down and talked with her about one of the most important features of not only this property but architecture as a whole, windows.
Insurance & Your Construction Project
Insurance may not be an interesting or fun part of your future project, but it is an essential component for providing peace of mind and protection. As a general contractor that places an emphasis on providing a boutique experience for our clients, an integral part of our approach is identifying and alleviating the perceived stressful aspects of the construction process.