by Joe Levitch | Nov 28, 2014 | Addition Projects
The Challenge: This home had a small protrusion over the garage which was a potential space that was not taken advantage of on the original structure. The clients imagined that by moving the wall further to the front of the garage it would create a very usable space....
by Joe Levitch | Jun 22, 2014 | Addition Projects, Whole House Projects
The Challenge: This home was built in the 1920’s it had good bones. It had a confusing backwards kitchen and had an addition in the ’70’s. I had looked at the home for a friend a few years earlier and had discouraged her from purchasing it because...
by Joe Levitch | Nov 2, 2012 | Addition Projects
The Challenge: This is home in the Historic North end that is “contributing”. This means that altering the front is a big deal. We had a significantly altered structure and were able to show that a front porch had been enclosed, and a major addition had...
by Joe Levitch | May 12, 2012 | Addition Projects
The Challenge: This is a home across from the Boise Co-op, deep in the historic North End District. The challenge was to create a separate entrance from the triplex, and provide an entry/mudroom to buffer the noise and headlights from the market that were shining into...
by Joe Levitch | Feb 1, 2012 | Addition Projects
The Challenge: This is a home in an area near HP. They had a covered back porch that was sinking and wanted to enclose it . The Idea: Tear out the floor and install footings and stem walls. Reinstall floor joists and connect to the existing HVAC system. The Solution:...
by Joe Levitch | Feb 1, 2012 | Addition Projects
The Challenge: This is a home in a fairly new subdivision with CCNR rules. In addition to a building permit we needed approval from the home owners association.The addition is at the rear of the home and created a 20 x 20 or 400 sf addition. There is only access from...
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