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This was a pro bono project for the Pepo design team. Rob Caslick (our client) wanted the garden on the roof top of St Canice church to be a space of connection and respite for the local asylum seeker community who have accommodation nearby. He wanted to engage the local community and to have a garden associated with the Inside Out Organic Soup Kitchen which is on the ground floor of the building. The idea was to develop programs for the greater community about food and gardening. Programs including horticultural therapy, cooking classes for single mums and gardening classes for people living without their own garden spaces were being considered. The garden was to be a communal place that provided food from different cultures used for education but most of all it had to be a place that could be shared and where people felt safe and nurtured.
Since the installation of the garden the interest in events and the services it provides has blossomed! Very quickly the garden and its community connection has become a talking point in the local area and the programs that were discussed in the initial brief have been very supported.
Photo by Pepo Botanic Design
This was a pro bono project for the Pepo design team. Rob Caslick (our client) wanted the garden on the roof top of St Canice church to be a space of connection and respite for the local asylum seeker community who have accommodation nearby. He wanted to engage the local community and to have a garden associated with the Inside Out Organic Soup Kitchen which is on the ground floor of the building. The idea was to develop programs for the greater community about food and gardening. Programs including horticultural therapy, cooking classes for single mums and gardening classes for people living without their own garden spaces were being considered. The garden was to be a communal place that provided food from different cultures used for education but most of all it had to be a place that could be shared and where people felt safe and nurtured.
Since the installation of the garden the interest in events and the services it provides has blossomed! Very quickly the garden and its community connection has become a talking point in the local area and the programs that were discussed in the initial brief have been very supported.
Photo by Pepo Botanic Design
This was a pro bono project for the Pepo design team. Rob Caslick (our client) wanted the garden on the roof top of St Canice church to be a space of connection and respite for the local asylum seeker community who have accommodation nearby. He wanted to engage the local community and to have a garden associated with the Inside Out Organic Soup Kitchen which is on the ground floor of the building. The idea was to develop programs for the greater community about food and gardening. Programs including horticultural therapy, cooking classes for single mums and gardening classes for people living without their own garden spaces were being considered. The garden was to be a communal place that provided food from different cultures used for education but most of all it had to be a place that could be shared and where people felt safe and nurtured.
Since the installation of the garden the interest in events and the services it provides has blossomed! Very quickly the garden and its community connection has become a talking point in the local area and the programs that were discussed in the initial brief have been very supported.
Photo by Pepo Botanic Design
This was a pro bono project for the Pepo design team. Rob Caslick (our client) wanted the garden on the roof top of St Canice church to be a space of connection and respite for the local asylum seeker community who have accommodation nearby. He wanted to engage the local community and to have a garden associated with the Inside Out Organic Soup Kitchen which is on the ground floor of the building. The idea was to develop programs for the greater community about food and gardening. Programs including horticultural therapy, cooking classes for single mums and gardening classes for people living without their own garden spaces were being considered. The garden was to be a communal place that provided food from different cultures used for education but most of all it had to be a place that could be shared and where people felt safe and nurtured.
Since the installation of the garden the interest in events and the services it provides has blossomed! Very quickly the garden and its community connection has become a talking point in the local area and the programs that were discussed in the initial brief have been very supported.
Photo by Pepo Botanic Design
Historic 1913 North Shore Farmhouse Gets Complete Makeover
1913 Glenview, IL Farmhouse
Glenview, Il. (December 10, 2013) — A century-old Glenview home successfully completed it’s extensive exterior restoration courtesy of Chicagoland home exterior company A.B. Edward Enterprises, Inc. Originally built in 1913, the house is a two-story framed farmhouse.
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“These are the types of projects our company loves performing,” said Bo Mikuta, president of A.B. Edward. “When we met with the client we discussed the scope of the remodel, reviewed a list of project changes, and put together a workable budget, and we were very excited to be chosen as the sole contractor.”
Remodeling this farmhouse required a myriad of exterior services, all provided by the one contractor. A.B. Edward rebuilt the porch entirely and restored the brick foundation. A.B. Edward also installed GAF roofing shingles, Pella windows, and James Hardie lap and shake siding.
The complete list of services performed for the farmhouse’s renovation include the following:
- GAF Roofing Shingles
- James Hardie Siding
- Pella Windows
- Aluminum Gutter Gards
- Custom Garage Doors
- Wall Insulation
- Masonry Chimney Rebuild
- Electrical Installation / Repair
- Carpentry Deck and Porch Build
- Restoration of Brick Foundation
Owner Megan McClug said:
“How do you describe the work of successfully reviving a piece of history over 100 years old? Some might call it a miracle. We call it experience, talent and attention to detail. The exterior of our 100-year old farmhouse needed every bit of attention to make it an energy efficient and secure home for our young family. It was important to us to find a local-community company and also one with deep know-how about remodeling exteriors. A.B. Edward is the definition of an exterior home specialist, and our experience working with them was simply the best.
A.B. Edward gave us a detailed construction contract and they were attentive to every change, addition and question we raised during both the bidding and finalization. Their entire crew worked very hard and were extremely efficient and clean. They also completed our project on time and within budget! A.B. Edward replaced our home’s roof, 22 windows, insulated the walls, new siding, gutters, garage door, and demolished and built a new porch within 3 months.”
The Glenview farmhouse was built in 1913. It went on the market in 1961 with a non-conforming apartment on the second floor. A.B. Edward completed the exterior restoration in four months.
A.B. Edward has been family owned and operated since it began business in 2003. Serving the Chicagoland area’s home exterior needs, A.B. Edward is located in Wheeling, IL, and can be contacted at (847) 827-1605 or info@abedward.com.
“We are so happy with the look and feel of our remodeled exterior home. Thank you to everyone at AB Edward!
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About A.B. Edward Enterprises, Inc.
Since 2003 A.B. Edward Enterprises, Incorporated has been providing Chicagoland homeowners with products and installations in the home exteriors industry. A.B. Edward has an unblemished A+ Better Business Bureau Rating, and is a repeat winner of the Angie’s List Super Service Award. A.B. Edward is a certified installer of the market’s top leading products including GAF, DaVinci, North Shore Prime, Greenstone Slate, Waldun Shake, James Hardie, Mastic, Pella, Velux, Marvin, Jeld-wen, Simonton, Advanced, and more. Today, the family-owned and operated business proudly employs more than 30 people, and their services go well beyond roofing to include masonry, insulation, decks, exterior painting, stucco, carpentry and more.
LG House (Edmonton
Design :: thirdstone inc. [^]
Photography :: Merle Prosofsky
house numbers - maggsb
When possible, designers incorporated the work of local vendors into the design, reducing their carbon footprint and supporting the community. Information on any specific furniture piece or finish is available through Susan Fredman Design Group.
Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Selections & Furnishings | Charles Cudd De Novo, Architecture | Troy Thies Photography | Shannon Gale, Photo Styling
huge kitchen island marble white - ez_icarus
Jack Hobhouse Photography
surrey patio - tmbubbles
Chris Warne
Take talks over housework seriously“It’s not surprising that housework is one of the top four or five things people argue about,” says Relationships Australia practice leader David Roberts. With two partners often both working and busy – and some juggling parenting responsibilities on top – Roberts says talking through housework expectations is vital for a harmonious household.“Couples with different backgrounds can often have very different expectations, and so the ability to communicate well a - millienair10
“Traditionally designed, substantially oak framed, focused on quality of vaulted central hallway giving great light penetration throughout.”
Willow House will be a delightfully spacious, three bedroom detached oak frame house, set in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside near Thame.
We have been set a number of challenging objectives whilst designing this wonderful home for our client. Our brief is to build a modern property, filled with light and space, combined with the simplicity of design that enables the beauty of the oak frame to shine through. The type of home we delight in designing and building.
Permission has been granted for this property on the condition that the building reflects the local character and that it protects the setting of the neighbouring Grade II listed house. Our design must achieve a balance to mix the modern with the vernacular.
We must also ensure that the building reaches a Level 4 in the Code for Sustainable Homes. This is above the current standards set by building regulations, but supports the high standards for sustainable design set within South Oxfordshire Core Strategy.
The Code covers nine categories of sustainable design from energy usage to ecology, from waste management to health and wellbeing. Level 3 has now been incorporated into building regulations and Code 4 may well follow, as standards are improved and the UK strives to achieve targets set in the Kyoto Protocol.
We have balanced achieving The Code’s low energy / low emissions targets, whilst still delivering the light and spacious design the client wants, by ensuring there are high levels of insulation and renewable energy systems. Planting native species around the boundary of the property will help us to improve the ecological value of the site whilst still ensuring The Code’s security levels are met.
From bike stores, to compost heaps, to “Secured by Design” principals, we are designing a home that will not only be a joy to live in but one that our client will be proud of.
On 25 March 2015, the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Eric Pickles confirmed that from 27 March 2015, local authorities in England could no longer require Code 4 conditions to be imposed on planning permissions.
Instead Building Control Regulations will be updated for energy efficiency standards to be the equivalent level as Code 4.
We have requested the local planning authority to remove this condition from Willow House’s planning permission in order to reduce costs that were being incurred by our client. Whilst it is still our client’s wish to build an energy efficient, sustainable home, we are now able to do so without further additional cost
41 West Coastal Retreat Series reveals creative, fresh ideas, for a new look to define the casual beach lifestyle of Naples.
More than a dozen custom variations and sizes are available to be built on your lot. From this spacious 3,000 square foot, 3 bedroom model, to larger 4 and 5 bedroom versions ranging from 3,500 - 10,000 square feet, including guest house options.
Shelving around the tv - clare_dalton
Beautiful French inspired home in the heart of Lincoln Park Chicago.
Rising amidst the grand homes of North Howe Street, this stately house has more than 6,600 SF. In total, the home has seven bedrooms, six full bathrooms and three powder rooms. Designed with an extra-wide floor plan (21'-2"), achieved through side-yard relief, and an attached garage achieved through rear-yard relief, it is a truly unique home in a truly stunning environment.
The centerpiece of the home is its dramatic, 11-foot-diameter circular stair that ascends four floors from the lower level to the roof decks where panoramic windows (and views) infuse the staircase and lower levels with natural light. Public areas include classically-proportioned living and dining rooms, designed in an open-plan concept with architectural distinction enabling them to function individually. A gourmet, eat-in kitchen opens to the home's great room and rear gardens and is connected via its own staircase to the lower level family room, mud room and attached 2-1/2 car, heated garage.
The second floor is a dedicated master floor, accessed by the main stair or the home's elevator. Features include a groin-vaulted ceiling; attached sun-room; private balcony; lavishly appointed master bath; tremendous closet space, including a 120 SF walk-in closet, and; an en-suite office. Four family bedrooms and three bathrooms are located on the third floor.
This home was sold early in its construction process.
Nathan Kirkman
everything about this house - noeleenmurphy
This vacation residence located in a beautiful ocean community on the New England coast features high performance and creative use of space in a small package. ZED designed the simple, gable-roofed structure and proposed the Passive House standard. The resulting home consumes only one-tenth of the energy for heating compared to a similar new home built only to code requirements.
Architecture | ZeroEnergy Design
Construction | Aedi Construction
Photos | Greg Premru Photography
Beaulieu’s promise is to always lead the way towards high-quality flooring products, to be committed to the environment so they can leave a healthy planet for the next generations and make a difference in our community by giving back to local organizations and charities.
Over their 40-year history of selling top quality floor coverings, Sarmazian Bros. Ltd.'s reputation for high caliber products and service is continually being enhanced by the testimonials of its customers. As a family-owned business, the Sarmazian brothers and their staff pride themselves on the ability to provide the best end-to-end purchasing experience in the market. New flooring is the foundation of personal expression in any home; at the same time, it is one of the most costly investments. This is why Sarmazian's takes the extra time to supply the expert knowledge, exceptional pricing, and professional installation enabling to transfer optimum satisfaction to the customer.
Sarmazian's award winning showrooms allow the imagination to go wild. The spacious design and interactive layouts let customers browse, touch, and feel the extensive selection of merchandise in a friendly relaxed atmosphere. Because Sarmazian Bros. deals directly with the manufacturers and installers we offer quicker service, better support, and pass on the savings directly to you, the customer.
Beaulieu’s promise is to always lead the way towards high-quality flooring products, to be committed to the environment so they can leave a healthy planet for the next generations and make a difference in our community by giving back to local organizations and charities.
Over their 40-year history of selling top quality floor coverings, Sarmazian Bros. Ltd.'s reputation for high caliber products and service is continually being enhanced by the testimonials of its customers. As a family-owned business, the Sarmazian brothers and their staff pride themselves on the ability to provide the best end-to-end purchasing experience in the market. New flooring is the foundation of personal expression in any home; at the same time, it is one of the most costly investments. This is why Sarmazian's takes the extra time to supply the expert knowledge, exceptional pricing, and professional installation enabling to transfer optimum satisfaction to the customer.
Sarmazian's award winning showrooms allow the imagination to go wild. The spacious design and interactive layouts let customers browse, touch, and feel the extensive selection of merchandise in a friendly relaxed atmosphere. Because Sarmazian Bros. deals directly with the manufacturers and installers we offer quicker service, better support, and pass on the savings directly to you, the customer.