Posted: March 8th, 2010 | Author: vmezhvinsky | Filed under: Interior | Tags: chronicle, coffered ceiling, construction, design elements, development, Dornbracht, February, fireplace, home, house, marble, Noe Valley, project, Project Noe, real estate, renovation, Walker Zanger, walnut floors |
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.
Posted: February 26th, 2010 | Author: vmezhvinsky | Filed under: Exterior, Interior | Tags: chronicle, construction, Crestron, development, fireplace, garage, home, house, Noe Valley, project, Project Noe, radiant flooring, real estate, renovation, San Francisco, shingled, slate |
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.
Posted: December 8th, 2009 | Author: vmezhvinsky | Filed under: Framing, Windows | Tags: construction, development, fence, fireplace, Framing, home, house, Noe Valley, project, Project Noe, radiant floor, real estate, renovation, San Francisco, September, Windows |
The following pictures show the house with the windows installed. The next step on the exterior is to wrap the house and install cedar shingles. The lower floor radiant heating mainfolds were installed. The wiring loops seen in some of the pictures show the general area where recessed lighting will be installed. The picture window over the indoor/outdoor fireplace offers a great view of the surrounding valley. The rear backyard fence with trellis is hand-crafted out of redwood and contrasts nicely with the poured-concrete planters.
