Thursday, July 17, 2008

Seattle Modern Homes - Remington Court - First Floor Framing

The concrete has cured and framers now take their position in the building process. Prior to constructing and fastening the walls, framers layout the outline of the spaces to identify the partitioning walls and any potential issues with utility supply lines. The space to the left is the unit furthest to the east (tentatively identified as unit #3). The first floor of this unit is designed as a garage. This space as well as the other 2 first floor spaces are equipped with in-floor hydronic heating, 3/4 bath and utility stubs for a small kitchenette or wet bar. At the opposite corner of the room is the location of the shower (between the concrete walls) for the 3/4 bath. The larger opening is the garage access from the street (E. Remington Court). Utility stubs are located on the west wall of the unit. Unit# 3 is the only unit with private attached parking. The open design of this floor plan allows the home owner to make any modification to meet their own specific need. The options are endless. Whether its an entertainment room, a home studio, a home office, an MIL, or in the case of unit#3, a heated garage.


Below is an image of the middle unit (tentatively identified as unit# 2). This image was taken from the SW corner of the unit looking in through what will be floor to ceiling windows. The 3/4 bath is located to the lower right corner. Windows to the rear offer the homeowner(s) the ability to wall off a portion of the space to provide an additional defined space. As mentioned above, the lower level space works well as an entertainment space, home office, or an MIL. Just to the right of the windows are the cut out for the rear door providing access to off-street parking spaces with alley access. Stairs will be constructed to access the the entry/exit and the second floor. Unlike other townhome projects, the lower level for the units at Remington Court are designed as adaptable, functional, and usable spaces filled with light. HybridSeattle designed the space an adaptable flex-space offering the homeowner the opportunity to utilize the space to meet their progressive needs of urban living. It is a hybrid space functioning well for multiple purposes.












Above are photos of the 4th unit located toward the rear (tentatively identified as unit#4) of the project along the alley. The image to the left is of the poured foundation and the image to the right shows the foundation walls. The ground level of unit# 4 will provide the off-street carport parking for unit# 1 and unit #4. To the left of the carport wall is the parking space provided for unit# 2. Also in the image to right you can see the rear access for unit #1.

Unit #4 will offer a roof top deck to take advantage of the view and provide a space for outdoor entertainment or relaxation. Access to unit# 4 is located on the south side of the structure leading in from E. Remington Court while entering through the future green space shown to the left. The door access for unit# 4 can be seen to the rear of the photo.

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