Next Phase: Construction

As anyone who has been involved in the design and construction of a new home can attest, the process is a long and involved one, making the built end result that much more meaningful.  So, when a project gets approved, permitted and moves into the Construction Phase, it's generally a pretty significant milestone. That said, MYD has multiple reasons to celebrate this holiday weekend, with two building permits pulled this past week for projects we've been working on for over the past year.

When dealing with unusual or unique conditions, getting to this point can be even further complicated, and both these projects have had their own special circumstances, stemming from the primary component of... location, location, location.  

The first project heading into construction is a new single-family residence on the North Short of Oahu. The remote nature of the site requires a self-sustaining renewable energy source (PV panels with backup storage), as well as its own septic and water systems, making it completely off the grid.

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Design Development Snapshot

It's always fascinating to develop a concept from a schematic idea to a well-developed and thoughtful design, driven by research, client input, and constructability issues.

For MYD's project in Oahu, we've been going through this iterative process and the design has progressed based on a number of factors that we thought might be interesting to share, as well as offer a glimpse into our design development process.

One of the most significant changes to the floor plan involves the location of and access to the garage.  After several concepts with the garage visually 'hidden' upon approach (seen here), we determined we could make better use of the narrow, deep site by detaching this element.  This determination was based on a bit of research into the cultural patterns of development, based on climate and location and the indoor/outdoor lifestyle predominant in the area.

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On the Boards for 2010...

MYD is pleased to share two new projects for 2010- a new off-the-grid plantation style residence on the North Shore of Oahu, as well as a remodel and addition to a South Laguna cottage.  Visit the 'on the boards' section of our portfolio for a closer look at the preliminary schematic designs for these projects. 

Best wishes for a Happy New Year to all our friends, clients and supporters!