Project Update: The Rise of the Ridge House.. Well kinda..

Let’s take another quick break from our Revit template to give you an update on our Ridge House project that is under construction and building up! Started from the basement and well that is where we are right now.. Keep scrolling down to check out how the Ridge house is coming along!   Hope you…

Project Update: Palm Springs Edition

Sorry everyone, but this week we are going to need to interrupt our Revit Template series due to heavy loads in the deadlines area. We will jump back in it next week and build it up some more! We decided to take a small break from it and give you a project update on our…

Project Update: The Ridge House

The wonderful Ridge House project. This project got started back in 2013, and although there were some hardships along the way (getting it through the city.. and dealing with some neighbors that weren’t a big fan) it is going to be a great project that we are proud of. Now we are here a little…

Project Update: The Glass Wexler_Under Construction

The Glass Wexler has been up and running for quite a few months now and is looking great! We have painting of the T&G, framing going up, exterior work and it is exciting to see this project coming to life! Take a look at the progress photos below to get a glimpse of the work…

Project Update: Malibu Modern Ranch – Here comes the sun…

At the beginning of every project, we create a workplan and set our design goals (#aggressiverealists).  When applying for a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) in Malibu, we know that the project timeline will take at LEAST 9 months and more likely a whole year.  Sometimes, its difficult to explain to our Clients why the process…

Project Spotlight: Dark Horse Ranch PREVIEW

Check out these interior snapshots from one of our recently completed projects: DARK HORSE RANCH Look at those ceilings! #centennialwoods Follow me down the polished concrete path. Powder Puff Deserted Island. Lets get cooking! Because rolling towels looks better… #resortfeel #truth Make-up me Pretty. View of the Trees Rub-a-Dub-Dub Stay tuned form more photos of…

Project Spotlight: The Glass Wexler_Under Construction

This week we are are going introduce a project that is currently under construction. The Glass Wexler was designed by Donald Wexler and Richard Harrison in 1954 and is a beautiful mid-century single family residence located in Palm Springs, CA. The client desired to have more of an open floor plan that still kept to…

REVIT Best Practices: Wall Schedules with Type Images

In the olden days (HAHA)…  Our Wall Types were displayed as plan detail drawings identifying the material composition and wall thickness. Then I read a little blog post “Graphic Standards – Part 2” by Bob Borson on Life of an Architect.  Similar concept, but much more informative with a full assembly description moving from exterior…