Author: Gelotte Hommas Architecture
Calling all builders, re-modelers and realtors; let’s talk 3-D over breakfast
This Thursday June 21st one of our project managers Eric Drivdahl is going to be participating in a hosted discussion. Come and see where the future of 3-D is headed, and how it can positively impact your business. The best part is you get breakfast too! The cost is $15 for Members and $25 for …
Rammed Earth; a gorgeous environmentally friendly building option
We have a new client who is interested in environmentally friendly building options. One of the options that we showed them is called Rammed Earth. Most people have never heard of this method, so we thought we would share this really neat and beautiful technique. Rammed Earth (as defined by Wikipedia) is used for the …
UPDATE: Scott’s on the MDA’s most wanted list!
UPDATE: Scott Hommas was JUST added to the MDA’s most wanted list! Look at this press release… He needs your help. Click the image above or CLICK HERE to go to Scott’s MDA donation page. Every donation is tax deductible (woo hoo!), and they MDA does all the work for you. Once you donate you will receive …
Help Scott Hommas make bail – He’s an MDA Jailbird!
The Lock-Up is the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s premier fundraising program. These high-profile events occur all across the country at various times throughout the year. Business and community leaders agree to be “put behind bars for good,” where they utilize use their vendors, co-workers, family and friends to get donations that will go toward their “bail.” …
On the boards with Gelotte Hommas: A Touch of Normandy
One of our projects is gearing up to start construction. We received some new renderings today and I wanted to share them. This project is on the water in Medina. Here are the specs • New Cabana with Guest Suite replaces existing next to existing pool to be repaired • New 3 car garage, Hot …
Friday Fun – The art of the sketch.
The annual Cocktail Napkin Sketch is back, and we decided this was our year to enter. The rules are simple: (there are only four) 1. Sketch on a white 5’x5′ cocktail napkin 2. Use a Pen/Sharpie 3. Be an architect or designer 4. You can submit up to 6 designs So, we decided to make …
Arc.I.Tek model making workshops are in full swing!
Our youth model making workshops are in full swing with the next event coming up Saturday June 16th. These events are so much fun. The workshop kicks off with an introduction to the kids about the history of the Space Needle (including why it’s painted orange right now) as well as looking to the future …
Friday Fun – Up Close and Personal Demo Style!
This week started off with a bang as one of our projects broke ground. Although it was raining here in Seattle on Monday, turns out rain is the perfect forecast for demolition (with all the dust and what not from the demo.) The process of designing your dream home can take awhile, but when you …
Friday Fun – Rustic Remodel
Remodel’s have been popular on the blog lately, so we thought we would post about another one of our remodel projects that wrapped up not too long ago. Meet our Rustic Remodel. The home owners wanted to capture the “Northwest Rustic” charm of the property in the remodel of their home. This project is a gem. …
Check out one of our projects that is about to break ground.
Our underway project Deliberate Demense is about to break ground on the water in Medina. This project is a 7,400 square foot new construction home. It has a flexible, open floor plan designed for entertaining including a light filled kitchen and great room with open views to Meydenbauer Bay. The style is a contemporary rendition of …