Year in Review: 2017
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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.
Key Takeaways
- 2017 was a busy year for 8TFive Studio with new projects and a new team member, Gabriela O’Neill.
- The studio completed various projects, including home constructions, renovations, and corporate office redesigns.
- Future plans for 2018 include exciting new projects, such as a hotel design competition in Iceland and ongoing renovations.
- A new client portal will improve collaboration and keep clients informed about project developments.
- 8TFive Studio aims to provide more regular updates and enhance client experiences moving forward.
Table of Contents
- Year in Review: 2017
- The 8TFive Team
- Projects of 2017
- 3800 sf New Home Construction in Rochester
- Interior Renovation w/ Open Floor Plan
- Specially Adapted Custom Homes Nationwide
- Various Exterior Renovations
- Interior Renovation w/ New Open Floor Plan
- Flood Zone Residential Lift
- 2200 sf New Home Construction in Dartmouth
- Kitchen Remodel w/ New Open Floor Plan
- Corporate Office Interior Retrofit
- Commercial Lobby Renovation
- New Multi-Level Custom Exterior Deck
- Restaurant Branding and Interior Remodel
- Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel
- 2600 sf New Home Construction in Lakeville
- Mudroom / Sunroom Addition
- So much more …
- Looking Forward to 2018
- Studio Development Items
For now, here’s a quick overview of what 2017 has brought us:
The 8TFive Team
The fall of 2017 brought us our newest team member, Gabriela O’Neill. She has been brought on board to assist in the development of projects and so far, she has done a phenomenal job.
Having graduated Roger Williams University with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Architecture and a background in Theater and Film production, Gabriela aims to continue developing her skills and experience.
Find more in our all new People page.
Projects of 2017
We saw many projects, both large and small, come through our doors in 2017. We also realize that because of the scheduling many projects have yet to make it to our Portfolio page. Several designs are under development, in construction and others are completed.
Below is just a collection of various projects and a quick snippet of information.
We hope to follow-up throughout this year more frequently (bi-weekly is the plan) and take a retrospective look at some projects to highlight the processes and results.
3800 sf New Home Construction in Rochester
Interior Renovation w/ Open Floor Plan
Client had some concerns with existing conditions so after an initial on-site consultation, we developed a plan for opening up the bearing walls and creating a more open interior.
Specially Adapted Custom Homes Nationwide
Various Exterior Renovations
Several local projects required the addition or modification to means of egress and exterior repair. Quick plans were provided to show overall scope and contractor intent while simultaneously showcasing the proposed new construction in 3D to further help visualize the impact in context of its surroundings.
Interior Renovation w/ New Open Floor Plan
Flood Zone Residential Lift
A rather unique situation where the homeowner wanted to raise the height of the building in addition to interior renovations to get it out of the FEMA flood zone. With its adjacency to the ocean and fantastic views, we developed plans with our structural engineer to lift the building up.
2200 sf New Home Construction in Dartmouth
Kitchen Remodel w/ New Open Floor Plan
Corporate Office Interior Retrofit
Working closely with our Interior Finishing Designers, we helped simply layout the overall office space as well as provide any further feedback and consultation we could if needed.
Commercial Lobby Renovation
A old assembly hall space was looking for a fresh new look to their lobby. Again with our Interior Finishing Designer, had developed 3D interior perspectives as well as architectural / structural plans to create a more open floor plan concept for the visitors.
New Multi-Level Custom Exterior Deck
Restaurant Branding and Interior Remodel
More of a visualization exercise and interior layout of the space for interior finishing, we came on-board for this project to assist in graphic representation and building visualization of the design options.
Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel
Small residential home looking for a custom kitchen and bathroom that fits their needs both functionally and aesthetically. We’ve been working with the homeowner to develop a phased approach to the renovation to keep construction costs in check and minimize any potential rework thereafter on future phases.
2600 sf New Home Construction in Lakeville
Mudroom / Sunroom Addition
So much more …
It indeed has been a busy 2017 with many other projects that we haven’t showcased here. Some of these projects above are also either completely finished and need to be photographed or currently under construction.
We fully expect to be able to not only bring you some of these exciting new projects to see in our Portfolio and on our Houzz page but also will keep you further updated with on-going projects.
Looking Forward to 2018
Coming up in 2018 we already have several projects we are excited to be working on, including additions, renovations, and even a design competition! We will continue working on accessory apartments, which seems to be an on-going trend as of late, and will be completing a major renovation of a home on the ocean front.
One new project that we will begin in 2018 is the Competition to design a hotel in Iceland where guests can watch the Northern Lights dance across the sky right from their rooms.
We look forward to seeing these projects, along with many others, grow this year; and we are sure to keep updating with our progress as we go.
Studio Development Items
To give you a little glimpse behind the scenes; we are very excited about a new intranet portal that we’ll be using not just in-house but also sharing w/ clients.
We’ll be opening up the client portal for select projects which will feature easily accessible collaborative efforts to better keep you informed and a part of the daily exploration and excitement.
Things like project chat and forums, calendars, deadlines, shared documents, etc. as well as additional knowledge sharing for innovative home products you might want to consider and home ownership best practice tips are just to name a few of the ways we’re aiming to bring some added value to you in your experience.
Neil has over 20 years’ experience on a range of large (15,000 sf) and small (500 sf) residential, non-profit, and commercial projects with a small business focus. He has two kids with his wife, Victoria, and loves family time camping, hiking, and traveling. While he grew up in New England, Neil is a diehard Buffalo Bills fan!
