Mid February 2010

As February rolled around, much has changed in regards to the interior of the Project Noe house. Installation of the walnut hardwood floors was completed, along with the railings for the main staircase in the house and on the backyard stairs. The thick marble slabs in the master bathroom are a honed Calacatta marble by Walker Zanger. It took 3 slabs of this marble to cover the 9 foot tall walls of the nearly 7 foot by 5 foot shower. This luxurious steam shower will feature Dornbracht Thermostatic dials which have a built-in thermometer to ensure the desired water temperature. The shower will also have 4 body sprays, a rain shower, a handheld and a steam outlet.

Pictures below show some of the interior tile work in the bathrooms as well as the start of trim and cabinet installation. The floor tile in the top level hallway bathroom is a Helsinki Silver Dusk marble by Walker Zanger. The coffered ceiling over the living room and dining area adds a formalness to the space that matches well with the trim and base boards. One of the pictures below shows the cabinets for the lower level bar being installed. This bar/kitchenette for the lower level will house a sink, dishwasher, cooktop, microwave, and a fridge with ice maker under the counter.

Mid January 2010

By mid January, the exterior of the Project Noe house is nearly complete. The cedar shingles were carried down to the street level, the trim around the garage will be painted black. Along the stairs that lead up to the front door, step lights with copper covers illuminate the Brazilian black slate. The walk ways, backyard, and master deck all have this black slate, adding a consistent look to the home that contrasts well with the cedar shingles. The stacked slate in the backyard was also installed to add some texture to the retaining wall.

Changes to the interior include the installation of the radiant heating system, which is powered by a Munchkin instant hot water system and anchored with an 80 gallon reserve tank. To the right of the plumbing system  located in the garage is the server for the Crestron system. Crestron is recognized as the most robust and sophisticated home automation system available on the market. This system has the ability to integrate and control any home automation remotely via touch screen panels throughout the house. From adjusting the interior lighting to choosing the music playing in every room, the Crestron system is highly customizable and is the standard for home automation systems in high-end homes.

Late December 2009

Early December 2009

Just in time for the rainy season most of the exterior is complete. Overall the shingles came out great, the black moulding and the copper gutters complete the look. Now we are able to focus on the interior, which would include installing recessed lighting, various electrical, and covering the walls with sheet rock.

Late November 2009