How to Make Your Bedroom a Sanctuary from Stress
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals have found themselves spending more time at home than ever before. As a result, the boundaries between work, play, and relaxation have become increasingly blurred.
In light of this shift, it’s crucial to create spaces within our homes that provide a sense of respite. These are places where we can both mentally and physically recharge. One of the most significant areas to focus on is our bedroom. It can serve as a serene sanctuary after a long day.
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By Neil Silva
Commercial Roof Renovation: A Lakeville Facility
Recently we wrapped up a minor commercial renovation to a local shop in Lakeville, MA. Coordinating with a structural engineer was important. We helped to capture the scope of work that included the addition of a new roof line. This roof line accommodated larger garage door bays and clear span work space.
A fantastic client who was patient through the process while we waited for detailing. Additionally, the owners are hoping to get started in the spring. They aim to get their operations enhanced by end of the year.
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New eDesign Services & Updated Website
We are excited to announce that after a relatively quiet online presence last year considering how busy we were with the expansion of our business, we’ll be staying more active and up-to-date with our online news, latest projects and much more.
You can expect to see more regular postings about what we’re working on, highlight some of our new talent that joined our team and the services we’re offering from new home designs to commercial offices, dormitories and retail space.
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Year in Review: 2018
While this year has seen its share of busy times and delayed productivity with an increase in workload, and a change in operational workflows, we’re excited to say we have settled in with some new talent. Additionally, we have continued to innovate our collaboration tools and more. We did this with a fresh outlook.
8TFive Studio managed to complete several commercial project types and a few new home designs. We also handled our usual renovations and additions we love to help clients through improving their homes.
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New Intranet and Client Portal for Select Projects
Our firm has recently rolled out a new ‘social intranet’ which shall foster a more collaborative and engaging environment for knowledge sharing and communication, both internally and externally.
After taking a look at many different options to enhance our process and further bring our clients into the experience of architectural design, we settled upon the Igloo Community platform to centralize many of our ideas, knowledge and general best practices for architectural design.
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Year in Review: 2017
Well, 2017 was an exciting year for us here at 8TFive Studio!
Lots of things changing, lots of new projects coming our way, and, unfortunately, with all of these changes we haven’t had much time to post many updates this past year.
But fear not! 2018 will bring with it plenty of updates long the way.
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Accessory Apartments: An Assonet Addition
Accessory Apartments are like Additions but with one notable difference, they have a kitchen in them. Additions can have bedrooms, bathrooms, living rooms, etc., but as soon as you add in a kitchen it becomes an Accessory Apartment.
One current project we are working on now is an Accessory Apartment in Assonet, MA.
The client was looking to have the Apartment added on to their house for their family who was moving back with them.
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Year in Review: 2016
I realize I haven’t had a ton of time to jump online here to update the blog as there have been many aspects to our business that have started to grow. So I just wanted to take the time upon coming to a close in 2016 to reflect a little on the past year as well as mention some things that I haven’t been able to cover in past posts this year.
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Architect + Fantastic Clients = Amazing Houses
Finding the right client who understands not only the process for construction but has an appreciation for the level of detail in design to craft a fantastic house … is – well – ideal!
We are excited to have been contacted by a great couple that found us off our Houzz.com profile.
We responded immediately as we typically do and after an initial consultation that SAME DAY, our estimate and bid as well as responsiveness, energy and passion for 3D and sustainable design had ultimately won the client over.
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Projects, More Projects And A Flea Market!
Excited to announce we are seeing a lot more inquiries into design and drafting Services lately. I can only assume that after about 2 years of establishment the name is finally getting out in the market as we receive many referrals from either past clients or networking events.
Some online requests have also followed from our Houzz page and Yelp as well.
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