ARCHITECT OR DESIGNERS, YOUR HELP IS NEEDED

[Karen Margrave]

We are starting a fix/flip in Sunriver, OR. We had an idea of what we wanted to do on the exterior, but are rethinking. It currently has a roofline that comes all the way down to within a few feet of the ground on one side. We had planned on cutting it back up to match the other side. However; when looking at it, it has practical value. For those coming back from snow activities, with wet clothes, skis, snowboards, etc. it's a great way to go through the garage into the house, and the cover keeps snowfall off the walkways. We will also be taking out the lava rock bbq, refinishing decks, and adding a hot tub (which needs to be screened)  

QUESTION:  That area next to the garage is where the garbage can is, and then there's a large storage area. Can you think of any way to keep the practicality of this but update it? Sunriver is very picky about colors and styles, they want "natural" and it needs to fit in with existing homes, etc. which all have some variation of siding, windows have to be beige or gray, etc. Interior is being updated, opened up, and will be rustic modern, where the 3 windows on the side of house are, we will be adding a large slider.  On outside we are going to include some stone and wood on frong of garage, etc. But... that one side is perplexing. 

Any architects, designers with some creative ideas? 

architect, design, remodel, rehab, 

[Karen Margrave]

@David Edwards Thank you so much! We're coming from building modern style houses in coastal CA, and I just have been having such a hard time wrapping my head around this house! Your suggestion makes sense. 

As to getting involved on others projects, I'd suggest you come on to BP consistently and participate in the forums. Answer questions and let people see the value you have. I answer questions on BP all the time in regard to construction, development, real estate because those are the things I know. 

Once people realize you know what you're talking about they will reach out to you if they have something where they need an architect. If you're interested in getting in on projects as an architect, you can always post something on Marketplace. 

Also, if you want to do joint ventures, you can advertise that there too. Basically everything on a project has value. Architects fees are one of the spendier costs. You can invest your fees into the project to show a portion of the skin in the game etc. to lenders. Good luck. Message me if you want to discuss any of this more. Thanks again.