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NEW PROJECT ALERT!!

Weeks A&D is collaborating with CTG and serving as the architect of record for an adaptive reuse initiative at the Bethune Cookman University campus. This project involves transforming an existing building into a shower facility adjacent to the football locker room and football practice field. This project is currently under construction and should be complete before the end of the year. It has been a rewarding experience to be involved in this endeavor.

PERMITTED AND IN CONSTRUCTION – Shower Room at BCU Football Practice Field

Weeks A&D is collaborating with CTG and serving as the architect of record for an adaptive reuse initiative at the Bethune Cookman University campus. This project involves transforming an existing building into a shower facility adjacent to the football locker room and football practice field. This project is currently under construction and should be complete before the end of the year. It has been a rewarding experience to be involved in this endeavor.

Team:
Architect – Weeks Architecture and Design
MEP – Nearby Engineers
General Contractor – Construct Two Group

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On the Boards – Central Garden at BCU

This public space will utilize 80% reusable material and can be broken down, reused and relocated.

Entrance to Central Garden Area – Day – Weeks Architecture and Design
Entrance to Central Garden Area – Night – Weeks Architecture and Design
Entrance to Central Garden Area -Day – Weeks Architecture and Design
Entrance to Central Garden Area -Day – Weeks Architecture and Design
Stage area to Central Garden Area -Day – Weeks Architecture and Design
Stage area to Central Garden Area -Night – Weeks Architecture and Design
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4-unit affordable housing development coming to Apopka Florida.

The Henderson Community Builders groundbreaking ceremony was held yesterday. Weeks Architecture and Design is the architect of record for the 4-unit multifamily development.

The development is located on the corner of West 10th Street and Marvin C. Zanders Ave in Apopka.
Four affordable housing units. Each unit is 2400 square feet gross and 2000 square feet air conditioned. Each unit is promised to go to an existing resident of Apopka
From left to right – Jerry Demings (Orange County Mayor), Alexander Smith (Apopka Commissioner), Cindy and Arion Henderson (Henderson Community Builders), and Bryan Nelson (Apopka Mayor)
From left to right – Jerry Demings (Orange County Mayor), Alexander Smith (Apopka Commissioner), Cindy and Arion Henderson (Henderson Community Builders), and Bryan Nelson (Apopka Mayor)
From left to right – Alexander Smith (Apopka Commissioner), Dexter Nelson (DEXAIR), Arion Henderson (Henderson Community Builders), Marvin Weeks (Weeks Architecture and Design) and Bryan Nelson (Apopka Mayor)
From left to right – Jerry Demings (Orange County Mayor), Dexter Nelson (DEXAIR), Arion Henderson (Henderson Community Builders), and Marvin Weeks (Weeks Architecture and Design)
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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
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.

Front Elevation - Private Client - Weeks Architecture and Design
Front Elevation – Private Client – Weeks Architecture and Design
Front Elevation - Private Client - Weeks Architecture and Design
Front Elevation – Private Client – Weeks Architecture and Design
Rear Elevation - Private Client - Weeks Architecture and Design
Rear Elevation – 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
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.

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Client enjoying her new home

I stopped by over the weekend to see how a client of mine was enjoying her first home. She is doing some of the interiors herself as a DIY project now that the exterior is complete. She is enjoying herself and has learned during this experience.

WAD – Zellwood Country Craftsmen Front Exterior
Zellwood Country Craftsmen Master Bedroom, Bedframe and bed stands were custom built – Weeks Architecture and Design

Our client installed a double head shower attachment. Click on the image to purchase at Amazon

The owner installed a waterfall faucet. The rosemary hand soap by Newport is also a great product. Click of the images below to buy both products from Amazon

Home & Body Company – Newport + Home Hand Soap, 2 Rosemary Mint, 2 Wild Lavender 16oz, Infused with Essential Oil
 Bathadore – Black Waterfall Bathroom Faucet With Drain Overflow One Hole Single Handle Modern Lavatory Sink Faucet
Moen 26009 Engage Magnetix 2.5 GPM Handheld/Rain Shower Head 2-in-1 Combo Featuring Magnetic Docking System, Chrome

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Busy day today

Today started off with a phone call from a team member to join an impromptu meeting with a contractor to help finish a drawing set for a church addition that Weeks Architecture and Design is involved in.

By midday I hopped into finishing up some quick schematics for a Wellness Center. The client and I will have a meeting this week to discuss alternate finishes. Some of the 30% progress is shown below

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Craftsman Farmhouse Progress

July 7, 2019 – The Craftsman Farmhouse project start construction. The floorplan is fairly simple and easy to build. We are currently pricing the project as we go. Our goal is build an affordable single family home. The site has been cleared and the footprint has been laid out. The floor slab will be tied down to retaining walls, supported by general footers. There was much discussion about how much vertical rebar is required for residential retaining walls.

Weeks Architecture and Design - Craftsman Farmhouse - Schematic Elevation
Weeks Architecture and Design – Craftsman Farmhouse – Schematic Elevation
Weeks Architecture and Design - Craftsman Farmhouse - 40% construction
Weeks Architecture and Design – Craftsman Farmhouse – 40% construction
Weeks Architecture and Design - Craftsman Farmhouse - 40% construction - Interior Framing
Weeks Architecture and Design – Craftsman Farmhouse – 40% construction – Interior Framing
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