Architect Harry Howle reorganized an obsolete 1980s condominium floor plan, creating an open space with windows offering multiple views of the Atlantic Ocean. The layered moldings and bulkheads define spaces as well as conceal electrical lines and AC ductwork.
Imagine having to raze and rebuild an outdated 2,400-square-foot John’s Island condominium in less than six months. No small feat, but Harry Gandy Howle Architects P.A., Croom Construction Company and Spectrum Interior Design have tackled similar projects together and were more than up to the task.
Preparation was key. By May 15, the date demolition was scheduled to begin, architectural plans had been approved, permits were in hand, and construction materials stood ready and waiting. Following the private community’s building regulations, all noisy construction activity had to be completed by the first of November. It was.
The tale of a condominium built 30 years ago undergoing a total transformation that would meet the owners’ expectations while adhering to stricter building codes and using modern construction systems tells of both challenge and opportunity. Hurricane impact glass; rolling, projectile-proof, hurricane shutters and energy-efficient products all came into play.
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