by Architectural Observer | Apr 20, 2021 | Blog, Projects
As you last remember, the kitchen of the Keys House was being relieved of decades of accumulated indignities (including carpeting, a drop ceiling and wall paneling). Similar work has been done in the bathroom and the north and south parlors — allowing for new...
by Architectural Observer | Nov 19, 2020 | Blog, Projects
Work continues to progress at the Keys House project, even if somewhat sporadically. Finishes are being peeled back in some rooms, shedding more light on their original appearances. On the exterior, the north and south walls have been relieved of vinyl and are being...
by Architectural Observer | Aug 20, 2020 | Blog, Projects
You just never know what horrors are lurking beneath seemingly innocuous surfaces in a house (old or new) until you begin to investigate. The last few weeks have revealed numerous issues which will need to be resolved, but have also revealed many happy discoveries!...
by Architectural Observer | Jul 26, 2020 | Blog, Projects
This weekend was one of discovery. A peek beneath the vinyl siding — and some selective sanding — brought to light the various layers of exterior siding paint choices… including the heretofore elusive original color. The most dramatic finds were made...
by Architectural Observer | Jul 19, 2020 | Blog, Projects
Little has happened at the Keys house in recent months, but that is beginning to change. We’re finally able to devote some more time to the project and will continue pecking away it it in small increments. We’ve also found some things for the house which...
by Architectural Observer | Feb 10, 2020 | Blog, Projects
“Updated?!” Those who frequent this blog will know that the word is typically only used here in a disparaging sense. Last summer, however, I was contacted by someone who had read my post about the Shed style. He and his wife happened to own a Shed style...
