Thursday, June 16, 2011

From the Water and Other Places

We finally have our sailboat in the water after 8 years of not having it in the water.  I am hoping to sail past some of the waterfront homes that I have designed and take some photos from a different angle.  Stay tuned!


Meanwhile, I am working on many house renovations, none of which are on the water.  One of my clients is going solar photovoltaic, solar hot water, geothermal heating and air conditioning, among other sustainable building features.  I am grateful to be working with people who care about taking care of the planet in this way.


I have another client all the way in East Quogue.  The project started out as a kitchen renovation but it has expanded to include an addition for a master bedroom suite, a bathroom renovation, and a sunroom addition.  


I am also working on a craftsman style bungalow in Greenport Village.  My clients are so appreciative of their home.  They are dedicated to remaining true to the bungalow style.  They are so enthusiastic.   They have picked out their tiles, appliances, plumbing and lighitng fixtures, before I have finished the drawings.  I keep joking with them that they are leaving me with very little to do. 


A former client of mine just called today to tell me she purchased a new creek front house that she wants to renovate and add a second floor to.  She consulted with me on the purchase of the house, to make sure that she could do with it what she wants.  She told me that she wants to have the same feeling in the new place as she does in the old one.  It's a good feeling to know that someone has chosen to work with me a second time.