We’ve finished the remodeling work on Kerry’s home in SW Portland, and his family has moved in. Kerry was an employee of John Hassenberg Architects, who passed away suddenly several months ago. You can read about our efforts to finish his home remodel here. We’re happy to say that his family has moved into their [...]
Read more...In the past several years, we have completed multiple condominium remodels in the Pearl District, West Hills of Portland, and on the Willamette River. The remodels have been extensive and challenging in many respects. Your neighbors are closer above and below and we need to be respectful of noise and inconvenience. We want to make sure you’re satisfied, not [...]
Read more...Kerry Cooper was an employee of John Hasenberg & Associates, an architectural firm that Petrina Construction works with regularly. He died unexpectedly from a brain aneurysm. He’s been a friend and colleague for many years and we’ve all been pretty distraught in the office. Kerry, his wife Tammy, and his three young children were in [...]
Read more...Since early in the movement to build Eco consciously, recycle smarter, and buy cooler, more efficient toys, the light bulb’s been a icon of the movement. Where light bulbs are surely lower on the totem pole in terms of energy waste in homes compared to heat, washer/dryers, and other electronics, it’s something addressed regularly when the client meets [...]
Read more...One of the joys of Portland homes is the rich texture of our past: the architecture, the landscaping, the funky wall paper behind the pantry door. Unfortunately, some of those layers of texture can contain a threat to your family’s health!
Read more...People often ask, “Just how fast are you?” Well, we’re this fast: What is it? It’s a handicapped ramp we threw up for a family in Portland Oregon, we got connected to the family through ReFit, a program that provides accessibility for the handicapped.
Read more...This house was great and one of the last empty lots in Ladds Addition. What you’re seeing is our first attempt at a homemade time lapse of a house going up. Expect future time lapses to go all the way from start to finish. Here’s the finished product from the front.
Read more...We remodeled a spectacular kitchen recently in the Mt. Tabor area. There were so many unique details, that I thought I’d share a few.
Read more...Don’t try this at home! We’re trained professionals.
Read more...To kick off the New Year we thought some volunteer work was in order. As a construction company, we have a healthy amount of skilled labor that does its part to ensure a healthy functioning community.
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