View from the Hot Tub / Roof Deck over Garage

Key features:

• 2,564 SF on 2 floors with a basement
• 3rd floor deck
• Flexible indoor living spaces
• Use of natural light
• Shaded outdoor living spaces
• Integrated Deck connects to roof top space
• Hot tub on roof deck over garage

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Bella Bridal Boutique: ArcWest, lead by Kevin Anderson, will provide complete scope of services, design through construction administration, for the Boutique project. The property consists of two buildings, landscaping and parking along the south side of East Montview Ave. between Galena & Fulton Streets.  ArcWest has prepared a conceptual design for the west building for a complete exterior façade renovation. The east building, a reception hall, is not included. A main feature of the site improvements for a portion of the property will be a decorative wrought iron fence with brick pilasters.

A Day Spa: ArcWest Architects is working with a client to complete the initial due diligence and feasibility for the application of a 4,000 SF design program for a spa located within a prospective building in the Highlands neighborhood.

Day Spa Concept | Design by ArcWest

Conceptual plans have been developed illustrating how the space requirements “fits” and works within the existing building, examining the benefits and potential shortcomings for each idea.  The proposed spa facility will offer two whirlpool tubs, steam room, dry sauna, a common Jacuzzi, massage rooms, juice bar, and retail area promoting body and skin care products.

Along with the preparation of the conceptual plans, constructability and building cost are being reviewed with a contractor who is providing pre-construction services. The goal is to establish one preferred approach to be used as a guide in cost estimating, finishes, equipment and property location.  ArcWest Architects and Atelier Interior Design are partnering to provide complete design services for the project.

Proposed Interior Renovation | Design by ArcWest & Atelier

Private Residences: In partnership with Atelier Interior Design, ArcWest is assisting various local residential property owner to complete interior design and space renovations.  The members of Atelier ID and ArcWest will meet to have a brainstorming session often generating 4 or 5 different design options.

ArcWest prepared the initial conceptual presentations.  Atelier will then review the interior finishes and material selection. As the final step, ArcWest prepares the documents required for construction, and permit if necessary.

- Robin Adams

For more information on how ArcWest can assist you, contact us directly at 303.455.7741 or through our website.

I know we were all eager and anxious to know what we were going to be doing for the day.  As Trevor wrapped up his 10 plus point safety speech, we finally arrived at the moment we were all waiting for …  The suspense was a killer.  “Today we are going to be installing the insulation” Trevor shared with a bit of a grin.  Ugh … Not the itchiest job of all jobs – Yes, we would be installing the fiberglass batt insulation.  The building inspector was scheduled to show up on site at 2:00 PM for a complete inspection.  There was a lot of work to be done, but with the many volunteers on hand, the task would be completed in short order.

Once we completed the insulation, the next goal was to start hanging the drywall on the ceiling.  Was that right?  We were going to be hanging the ceiling drywall – Also a notoriously arduous task.  We had our work cut out for us. By the end of the day we were certainly going to be itchy and sore between those two tasks.  It took all morning to carefully install the insulation making sure the insulation reached all corners of the framed cavities, and was not packed tight … Insulation works best fluffy with air in the fibers.

After lunch the volunteers worked on the last  portions of the insulation, along with installing the baffles for the attic below the roof in anticipation of the “blown-in” loose fill insulation scheduled for a later day.  The house was going to be well insulated.  I had the opportunity to use the expanding foam insulation to insure all the gaps and cracks around the windows and door frames were completely filled and air tight.  The building inspector showed up at 2:00  as scheduled and gave a thumbs up. We had the official approval to start hanging the drywall.

For the remainder of the afternoon the volunteers divided into three teams and started working on installing the ceiling drywall.  The key with drywall is to take a good measurement, then allow for an 1/8 inch on all sides for wiggle room for the installation.  Drywall is brittle and will snap if you attempt to flex it into position.  Moving the 8 foot x 12 foot sheets into place is something you only want to have to do once.  Strong motivation to make sure you measure twice and cut accurately for a good fit.

All joking aside for a moment, it was incredibly satisfying to see how much our volunteer crew accomplished in the period of a day – Very rewarding!  ArcWest is looking forward to our next “Habit for Humanity” volunteer day.

This section is under constuction and will be updated on an ongoing basis, so please check back soon to view other Residential project highlights!

- Robin Adams