I was approached by a builder last year to develop plans for a residential remodel for an old home by Wilson (Silas) High School off of Orchard St. in Tacoma.
I had worked with Declan of D Noble Construction before, we remodeled a small church house in Tacoma’s North Slope Historic District. It is now a functioning 2 bedroom rental.
This house was trashed. The former owner was smoking inside for decades, you could see the outline of pictures on the wall where the yellow discoloration was less pronounced. When I first arrived it was a mess of naked studs and crumbled lath & plaster.
We were able to combine the kitchen, living room, and dining room with a strategically placed beam, creating an open floor plan. Removing and relocating key demising walls in the basement we were able to produce a much more open feel and usable space. Tile finish in the bathrooms came out fantastic, and the kitchen design with the reclaimed lumber shelving was my favorite part of the interior design.
This project is an excellent example that even the most far gone old places have incredible potential with a great plan and some fine craftsmanship.
