Transitions
2006 was a year of transition. We lost my mom to a massive heart attack on December 29, 2005. The year began with her funeral on January 2, 2006. We almost lost my dad, too. The pursuing year was filled with trips to help Dad get back on his feet. After recovering from his own near heart failure and while still in the midst of his grief, in May he lost the great toe on his right foot. After that he had to literally get back on his feet and learn to balance himself again. I completed a couple of architecture projects on the drafting boards but spent most of the year on the ranch with my dad. It was time well spent. He will be 91 years old on February 10 and still lives independently with the help of a housekeeper. My time with him has been invaluable. I wish I'd had that kind of time with my mother.
I thank my loyal clients for their patience through a tough year of transition. I am back in the saddle again and hope to add more information about architectural design here that will be of interest to you.
I thank my loyal clients for their patience through a tough year of transition. I am back in the saddle again and hope to add more information about architectural design here that will be of interest to you.
Here you see a bit of the framing from a distance that includes some of the existing houses along the street.
This photo zooms through the front door into the entry foyer and shows the curving stair on the left. Look closely and you will see the stairway curve reflected in the ceiling and floor above.
The house is two levels with a high foundation and is designed to relate to the existing neighborhood of original Craftsman style homes. Features shown here include a wrap around front porch, a porte cochere over the driveway leading to the garage beyond, and an open veranda on the second level.
