West Indies themed design for growing family

In 2019 a client provided a tremendous design challenge to me. It was to turn a existing burned down home into a dream home for himself and his family. Here are some photos of the original damaged home. 75 percent of the roof had burned away. The interior of the home was completed burned and removed. 90 percent of the windows were gone or damaged. The original masonry CMU block walls, a garage door , and some exterior finishes were all that remained.

Private Client - Weeks Architecture and Design — Existing fire damaged home. Private Client – Weeks Architecture and Design

The owners put together a program and handed it to me to start the design process. The design process can be a challenging process. The owners and I learn valuable lessons during this process. Below are some of the sketches that took place during the design process.

Front Elevation - Private Client - Weeks Architecture and Design — Front Elevation – Private Client – Weeks Architecture and Design

Great Room and Kitchen - Private Client - Weeks Architecture and Design — Great Room and Kitchen – Private Client – Weeks Architecture and Design

Main Home and Mother in Law Suite - Private Client - Weeks Architecture and Design — Main Home and Mother in Law Suite – Private Client – Weeks Architecture and Design

There were times were the patience of both parties were tested, but we manage to make it to the finish line. Design work finished in 2020. Construction documents were submitted to the county and a permit was granted about 5 weeks later. I am so proud of my team for our grit and determination to see this project to the finish line. I am also proud of the owners and their determination to fight though the construction process during the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are a few images of the construction currently underway. Construction started in 2021.

Rear Elevation - Private Client - Weeks Architecture and Design — *Rear Elevation – Private Client – Weeks Architecture and Design*

Mother in Law Suite 01 - Weeks Architecture and Design — Mother in Law Suite 01 – Weeks Architecture and Design

Rear Porch - Private Client - Weeks Architecture and Design — *Rear Porch – Private Client – Weeks Architecture and Design*

Kitchen and Living - Private Client - Weeks Architecture and Design — Kitchen and Living – Private Client – Weeks Architecture and Design

Weeks Architecture and Design has experienced many setbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic but we continue to work hard everyday to please our clients. In the first 2 years since incorporation, we have started dozens of projects and have more on the way. Customer satisfaction is what we strive for.