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1211, 2014

The Eastbrook Project

By | November 12th, 2014|Categories: Projects|0 Comments

The original structure was gutted to the studs and blocks walls, reimagined to open up the living room, kitchen and great room, and to emphatically open the master suite to an expansive, screened-in outdoor living area with pool and patio. [...]

2810, 2014

Lovely, Rich Mahogany

By | October 28th, 2014|Categories: Projects|0 Comments

The Osprey Ave House will receive this very tight grained mahogany wood on and around the garage door, front entry and the cantilevered window bump-out. Mahogany has been used for over 100 years in the construction of yachts - both [...]

1510, 2014

On Building A Strong Foundation

By | October 15th, 2014|Categories: Thoughts|0 Comments

Reinforced concrete construction? Impact-resistant doors and windows? In Florida, as anywhere, what goes into storm-proofing a home—whether new home construction or a painstaking renovation— is the deciding factor about what comes out of it: you and your family. And it’s [...]

310, 2014

Pilots, Sailors and the Building Process

By | October 3rd, 2014|Categories: Thoughts|0 Comments

Manipulating Lift My business partner, Grant Castilow, is an avid pilot. I am a lifelong sailor. Sailing and Flying both rely on the principle of lift — which has to do with airspeed, angle of attack and many [...]

108, 2014

Longboat Key Waterfront Construction

By | August 1st, 2014|Categories: Projects|0 Comments

The main living area and master suite spill out on to a large covered deck to capture the Bay view from this waterfront peninsula home on Longboat Key.

108, 2014

Siesta Key Residence Under Construction

By | August 1st, 2014|Categories: Projects|0 Comments

From a napkin sketch to reality the Cross residence on Siesta Key is moving along swiftly thanks to our small core team with over 165 years of combined building experience!