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| The insets show the house before the renovations whilst the larger background pics show the house after renovations. |
When designing a home, all the rules that apply to commercial architecture can pretty much be thrown out with the old furniture. Homes are personal and deeply detailed in concept, design and execution. The client is often considerably more involved with the project, which requires an intuitive and skilled architect to incorporate the client’s personal expressions into the design.
KFPA was recently contracted to renovate a family home that was built in the early 1930’s. The home had received several additions over the decades and each renovation had resulted in the house having a disjointed and, in the client’s view, a ‘bolted-on’ appearance.
In addition to this, the overall building was in need of restoration and repair. A collapsing roof, aged asbestos ceilings, suspended wooden floors that were past their prime and faulty electrics and plumbing set the scene for a serious revamp.
We were awarded the opportunity, not only to restore our client’s home, but also to restore their confidence in our industry. Here is a letter of recommendation from our client:
KFPA was recently contracted to renovate a family home that was built in the early 1930’s. The home had received several additions over the decades and each renovation had resulted in the house having a disjointed and, in the client’s view, a ‘bolted-on’ appearance.
In addition to this, the overall building was in need of restoration and repair. A collapsing roof, aged asbestos ceilings, suspended wooden floors that were past their prime and faulty electrics and plumbing set the scene for a serious revamp.
We were awarded the opportunity, not only to restore our client’s home, but also to restore their confidence in our industry. Here is a letter of recommendation from our client:
“Our experience of previous architects had been poor and we had been disappointed by a lack of attention to detail, aesthetic appreciation and shoddy execution. We thus approached this new undertaking with a degree of trepidation and concern. From the outset, Mark Falconer (KFPA) took a detailed brief from us, made several site visits and presented us with various 3D concept drawings which allowed us to fully appreciate the scale and appearance of the changes we had requested. (KFPA) was able to translate our vision into reality and after several months of planning, we proceeded to a detailed costing and contract with the builder.
Mark (KFPA) project managed the entire process which involved the builder but also several of the subcontractors. He presented a detailed GANNT chart timetable of the project which allowed us, even with significant additional scope creep, to complete the building within the agreed 8 months. His commitment, attention to every detail and aesthetic appreciation was incredible. He was patient and professional and always available and ready to answer the smallest queries. He carefully researched new concepts or materials that had become available to ensure the best decision was made. In addition he personally vetted all the subcontractors and during the final snagging was regularly present to ensure completion of the project.
The result has been transformational thanks to Mark Falconer and Krige Falconer Architects and we are privileged and blessed to have moved back into a truly beautiful home that has exceeded our most demanding expectations.”
At KFPA we take pride in our work and are committed to contributing our very best throughout the project. This means that we concern ourselves with every stage of the project – from conception until the keys are in the hands of the client.
