. . . . . certain developers understand that maximizing height (and therefore building area) is not always the preferred action, and go so far as to restore, re-purpose, and rehabilitate buildings (as opposed to tear down to rebuild); or, neither do they do the similar oftentimes deleterious option of plopping three to four stories of graceless new construction on top of a one or two story historic property . . . .
Read MoreArchitecture on Capitol Hill, Seattle
The idea is to analyze them, with an eye towards what lessons can be learned as we (developers, architects, activists, and the city amongst others) move forward with new projects.
Read MoreClient satisfaction is job one
....it's not my normal day to be photographed by a woman who typically photographs rock stars...Our client referrals and strong client relationships that have helped convince new potential clients of our ability to perform the services in a way that satisfies their goals.
Read MoreCapitol Hill's first TOD project - open 6 years in advance of Broadway Station
Today was the grand re-opening of Holiday Apartments, an affordable housing project owned/managed by Capitol Hill Housing (CHH).
Read MoreSchemata welcomes Kristin Wells
Its a funny thing when your client becomes an employee.
Kristin Wells hired Schemata Workshop 4 years ago to design her future home as a representative of Daybreak Cohousing. Over that time, she got to know us really well. And likewise, we got to know her really well. We have joked that the Owner/Architect/Contractor team was a bit of a dream team, and when we have talked about our collaborative efforts during public prensentations, a love fest inevitably ensued. We had a fabulous collaboration with B&G Builders - we were doing Integrated Project Delivery before AIA had finished their formal documentation of it.
Although the 30-unit cohousing community was completed in September of last year, we have managed to visit Kristin at Daybreak monthly for various meetings, grand openings, and weekend visits.
So when Kristin began looking for a new job, it seemed natural for us to formalize the collaborative relationship and have her join our team. It's our turn to hire her. Kristin will be our ears and eyes in Portland, building on her contacts in the affordable housing community and marketing our expertise in multifamily projects as well as community buildings.
Welcome Kristin!