Posted by Joe Barnes on May 26th, 2009 in Architecture and Design, Baldwin Center for Preservation, Education and Inspiration, Green Building, Project Updates
It is hard to put into words what can only be described as an intense marathon–which is always fraught with the joy of the journey, the inevitable palpable pain of the process, and the deeply sweet yet sorrowful satisfaction of finishing this phase. Part of the struggle is not knowing how to slow down gracefully [...]
Posted by Joe Barnes on May 23rd, 2009 in Architecture and Design, Baldwin Center for Preservation, Bundoran Farm Events and Occasions, Project Updates
It feels wonderful to get the upper framing done and adjust the French doors–but I miss Matt, Lucas and Jon on this last day of finishing (at least what we can) our contract on the shell. After speaking with David Hamilton–I designed a micro Geobarn for the upper bathrooms–complete with (less than massive) upper beam [...]
Posted by Joe Barnes on May 23rd, 2009 in Architecture and Design, Baldwin Center for Preservation, Project Updates
With only the upper bathroom left to be frame–Matt and I really hit our stride today and were able to have the dream day we had hoped for a couple of days ago….with him nailing the partitions together while I cut we were a well oiled machine….and we got done what we had to get [...]
Posted by Joe Barnes on May 23rd, 2009 in Architecture and Design, Baldwin Center for Preservation, General
Today was another hard and at times frustrating day-with me making a lot of mistakes and not being very focused….
Toward the late afternoon we hit our stride a little better and hopefully will get close to completing the internal framing tomorrow.
It is good to see it taking shape-we are grateful for that and that it [...]
Posted by Joe Barnes on May 23rd, 2009 in Architecture and Design, Bundoran Farm Events and Occasions, Project Updates
We did not make a whole lot of progress today–dealing with visiting guests, lost of consultations with David Hamilton on refining the plans, and a late start after cleaning up and Matt having to pick up the Envirosafe treated lumber for the sill plates this morning….but the bottom is all laid out and we are ready [...]
Posted by Joe Barnes on May 23rd, 2009 in Architecture and Design, Baldwin Center for Preservation, Education and Inspiration
We had a very productive day–finishing the bridge, the gable entry porch roofing, trim on the rear windows, and the four beaded corner boards….more than I had even hoped for.
Best of all–the shell is done–and while we have a couple of days of interior framing–it feels wonderful to have the exterior complete and beautiful.
I miss [...]
Posted by Joe Barnes on May 21st, 2009 in Education and Inspiration, General, Nature/Environment
I recently had the opportunity to be a speaker at a conference sponsored by Williamsburg Land Conservancy titled “Preservation & Profit: The Value of Conservation in Development”. In addition to myself, there were a number of engaging and enlightened speakers talking about topic ranging from “Planning for Nature Friendly Communities” by UVA Professor Tim Beatly [...]
Posted by Joe Barnes on May 18th, 2009 in Baldwin Center for Preservation, General
With half the crew gone–it was much harder to keep up our accustomed pace–and especially because we were doing a complicated roof tie in to the main roof from the bridge with all kinds of compound framing and roof panel angles. I made plenty of mistakes bit. Between Matt and I, we muddled through the [...]
Posted by Joe Barnes on May 18th, 2009 in Architecture and Design, Baldwin Center for Preservation
Today was marked by Lucas and Jon leaving–much to all of our sorrow and sense of loss. They have been nonpareil in their enthusiasm and dedication to this project–and I feel bereft without them.On the other hand–today was also marked by the arrival of my beloved wife–who returned with me here–after my son’s graduation–for the [...]
Posted by Joe Barnes on May 18th, 2009 in Architecture and Design, Baldwin Center for Preservation, General, Project Updates
We started on the windows and stairs yesterday–which of course are transforming the building yet again. I spoke at the builder’s guild meeting yesterday afternoon before hightailing it north to NYC where my youngest (of six children) is graduating from NYU tomorrow–so was remiss in not getting out the normal evening email on the trip….not [...]