A Regionally Inspired Parking Garage

As always, we believe we could be far more innovative in designing and constructing a living and sustainable downtown. I came across this little story on NPR and just wanted to share it as inspiration from the Northwest.

Here is a snippet:

"Employing a unique engineered wood product only recently produced by Oregon mills, a UO student team has won an Honorable Mention in a competition hosted by the American Institute of Architects Northwest and Pacific Region.The students in Professors Judith Sheine and Mark Donofrio’s spring studio designed a parking structure using Oregon’s newest structural wood product—cross-laminated timber, or CLT—an exceptional accomplishment in architectural education and design practice."

Go here for the rest. Wouldn't it be great to see some of our own designers be able to participate, use regional inspiration and resources, in the design and construction of our downtown buildings and community. Cheers!

281 School Rd  | 3 Bedrooms  |  2.5 Baths  |  1687 SQFT  |  Lot Options

At $325,000 this quality, vintage bungalow on a .28 acre lot could be yours. For only $399,000 you can add in two adjacent lots for your long-term investment future by preserving the land or build your own little oasis for rental income or with your friends and family. There are great options here!With regards to the home we love the charm of a vintage home mindfully blended with modern, urban detailing. This light and bright, bungalow is ready to go with all new plumbing, electrical, heating & air.

The 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 1687 sqft home, also, has a new roof, windows and doors to keep the home air and water tight for years to come. For efficient cooking the kitchen has custom cabinets, marble counters, large stainless sink and all new stainless appliances. New wood flooring and accent lighting through the lower level make the home bright and cheerful for today's living. The main level has the master bedroom suite and laundry area. Easy!

Want to see more? Go here for the full tour. Cheers!

— Kelly and Troy

The Flea for Y'all starts this month. Yeah! Kelly and I are soooooo excited to get back to the river with all our friends and their cool vintage, mid-century and industrial treasures. And have you seen the Salvage Station? They have been remodeling along with all of Asheville. Here are some pics. 

We look forward to seeing you there on May 29th. Make sure you sign up on the Flea's Facebook Page to keep updated. Cheers!

Here is a progress peek at Roost's latest project under construction near UNCA where infill lots have been snatched up over the past year. We love how the opposing wood and metal volumes define interior and exterior living spaces much like the lower level parking court is carved out of the earth and defined by concrete.

Looking forward to a more detailed tour soon. Nice job David!

We attended the opening of REVOLVE art space last evening. The new venue is the combined effort of artist's Colby Caldwell and Alicia Armstrong. Last night they featured their own work, but will be showcasing works of other creative folks in the future, along with offering space for the creative community. Their spaces, one upstairs and one down, are located in the Cotton Mill Studios in the River Arts District. Cheers!

Having just completed the foundation topped by finished concrete floors, builder Greg McGuffey sent us this photo of the framing going up today on his latest modern, shed style home under construction in West Asheville.

We are excited to watch the progress on this cool and quality home having brought builder and buyer together.

Cheers!

— Kelly and Troy

MLS#580110

$465,000 | 2302 SQFT3 Bedrooms | 2.5 Baths

Newly built in 2014, this modern, shed style home is conveniently tucked into the hills between Downtown, North Asheville and UNCA.

The mountain view home lives openly like a loft with both wood and concrete floors. The kitchen offers high-end DCS Fisher Paykel Stainless Appliances.

Want to see more? Take the tour here.

Cheers!

— Kelly and Troy

This home was built in 2011 and designed by Adam Pittman. To see more Asheville Modern Homes go here.

Is there something we are missing?

Let us know!

— Kelly and Troy

Built in 1964 | Designed by Six Associates

This building was constructed as the campus's first student union. The hall was named for local businessman and community leader Louis Lipinsky. A trustee of Asheville-Biltmore College, A UNC Asheville predecessor institution, Lipinksy was instrumental in generating support for the 1958 and 1961 bond referenda which funded the move from Seely's Caslte to the present site of the campus.

A special thinks to Kevan from Asheville By Foot for my personal tour of UNCA and helping gather information on the campus. Cheers!

— Troy

Our Asheville home market offers many housing options, but we don't have everything at all times and currently inventory is low. Kelly and I are the tip of the iceberg to a larger team of resources to help you buy, remodel or build your tailored and edited nest here in the mountains. Whether it's scouting out the illusive architectural designed home, a retro ranch to remake or industrial loft or condo — we can help!

Below are three properties currently on the market that Kelly and I feel offer potential to "Make Your Modern" lifestyle in the mountains. Want more? Ask us!