Back to the worksite after a time away, and there is progress. Ron asked me today when I think they’ll be finished, as he wants to start another job. I told him I would be very happy if we were alone here in two weeks. I hope it can happen.
This is the view I'll see as I sit at the sewing machine
The view from inside the studio. 4" styrofoam on floor, then concrete
The drywall is nearing completion. One of the design challenges was deciding how to finish the drywall around the garage door in the dining room. The hardware has to show some, but we might be able to fashion some wood trim to hide it better. They basically had to do a double drywalled ceiling to create an envelope for the door to roll up into.
Drywall solution with hardware showing
Garage door hardware showing
Allan gave me a good tour of the rainwater collection system/water feature. I am considering plantings now. If anyone has any opinions about the plants or landscape design, come on up!
What the neighbour sees
The deck, walkway and studio roof have progressed. Of course, the rooftop garden will have the best view of all. I took a photo from our neighbour’s window to see what their view will be, and particularly how tall to build a wall to hide the pottery kiln, which will be just outside the studio.
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That studio door view threw me right back to 4740 Mountain Hwy and the studio opening onto the deck. It’s taking on oasis shape, around the studio.
-t
At car-free day on Main St last weekend I encountered a lady who runs a business she calls “Edible Landscapes.” I found her website and apparently she lives on the SSC. Perhaps there may be some ideas to draw from her (or her book)?
http://www.ediblelandscapes.ca/
I’m sure I’ll have more than enough opinion about landscaping and plants when I’m up there next. Until then I’ve got one word: Bamboo.
Yes, Tess, I had visions of 4740, too.
Thanks for the useful information, Kaan, even though it’s not about LED lights!
Raff: Bamboo is death. It takes over unless it’s containerized. Perhaps we could plant it next to the neighbour’s house to hide some mammoth walls, though.
I’ve heard that about bamboo. There are some really tall types that will eventually make a great screen, though. Your neighbour (above the intersection to your street) has a huge bamboo forest that would continue nicely down to your lot. I say: Bamboo is life. You can’t kill the stuff!