Seiwald Country Cabin
Valley Springs , CA
Worked as owner's representative on 6000 sq. ft. of custom rammed earth buildings on 640 acre parcel in Sierra foothills. Hydronic heating, slab shower walls, copper roofs, custom cabinets, and completely off the grid electrical system. Walled in drought resistent landscaping with flagstone terraces, ornamental railings, and pool.
Design/Build Team: Buestad Construction, Inc. and Weatherby*Reynolds* Friston
Completion Date: October 2007

Spec Home
Oakland, CA
Custom 4,600 sq. ft. contemporary home with gourmet kitchen, clear finish millwork, custom cabinets, wood floors by Amber Flooring, slab countertops, and 4-story elevator designed by William S. Lyons.
Completion Date: October 2004

Keating Residence
Alameda, CA
Custom 5,600 sq. ft. home, designed in the shingle style from the early 1900's with period elements, e.g. double hung windows, beamed ceilings, 8/12 roof, extensive use of dormers, designed by Dotter & Solfjeld. Custom cabinets by Lignum Vitae, built-in entertainment center with plasma TV by Hidden Connections, quarter sawn oak floors by Amber Flooring, and radiant heating by Warm Floors.
Completion Date: September 2002

Morrison Residence
Orinda, CA
Custom 3,200 sq. ft. home theater by Hidden Connections & billiard's room structure, included a custom made billiard's table, projection screen television and spa area with trellis.
Design/Build Team: Buestad Construction, Inc. and Thruston Design Group and Baseline Engineering.
Completion Date: August 2001

Patel Residence T
Pleasanton, CA
New 8,000 sq. ft. contemporary home, features include custom cabinetry, extensive slab work, cabana, and infinity edge pool/spa, designed by ARCHevon.
Completion Date: January 2001

Sherman Residence T T
Lafayette, CA
New 6,100 sq. ft. modern Mediterranean style home located on a secluded private drive that is nestled in a heavily forested canyon, designed by JMC-A.
Completion Date: October 2000

Szlendak Residence
Sunol, CA
New 3,500 sq. ft. home located on 100 acres in rural Sunol. The home has the feel of a farmhouse from the 1880's, extensive molding and trim work throughout, custom cabinetry and hand-hewn floors, designed by Ward Young.
Completion Date: December 1999

Coleman & Forrest Residence
Alameda, CA
Extensive remodel to three story waterfront property. Custom cabinets, slab countertops, state of the art lighting system, Loewen windows, stairwell with custom cable handrail, and hardwood floors.
Designed by: Design-Planning & Associates
Projected Completion Date: August 2008

Raaen Residence
Lafayette, CA
Addition of master suite, renovation of living space, and pool to an existing residence. Features include Marvin doors and windows, fireplace, custom cabinets, and radiant heated floors.
Designed by: Ward-Young Architects
Projected Completion Date: August 2008

Maron Residence
Lafayette, CA
Extensive remodel and addition to existing residence. Tri-level addition of 1489 sq. feet includes home theatre, laundry nook, two bathrooms, four bedrooms, oak staircase, and fireplace.
Designed by: James M. Clardy, AIA
Completion Date: October 2007

Layng Residence
Lafayette, CA
Complete rebuild of the entire home and addition of a new master suite. Removed the structure down to the sub-floor. Features Marvin doors and windows, quarter sawn oak floors, stone counter tops, high end appliances, plumbing fixtures and electrical fixtures.
Design Consultant: Nina Bentley
Completion date: July 2007

Kris & Mollie Van Stralen
Orinda, CA
Extensive interior remodel (including complete kitchen remodel) and new addition of master suite, den, laundry/mud room and entry.
Designed by: Douglas A. McQuillan, Architect
Completion Date: June 2007

Dave & Annie Howerton
Orinda, CA
Extensive remodel and addition to a 5000 sq. ft. home, including new pool deck and spa with a beautiful view of the Lafayette Reservoir.
Designed by: Hart Howerton Architects
Expected completion date: August 2008

Tushar & Reshma Dave
Saratoga, CA
Features: Extensive remodel and addition to an 8,500 sf home; includes an infinity edge pool, built-in fire pit and a full acre of landscaping.
Designed by: ARCHevon Architects
Completion date: April 2007

Buchanan Residence
Orinda, CA
Total remodel of kitchen with granite counter tops and custom made cabinets. New bath with large custom steam shower combo. 1100 ft. addition with game room and octagon alcove. Imported windows, built-in cabinets, fireplace, large screen television with exposed wood ceiling throughout.
Designed by: Richard E. Bartlett, A.I.A.
Completion date: April 2007

Dave & Robin Alvarado
Orinda, CA
Features: Complete 6 car garage with living area above. Includes extensive site work and landscaping.
Designed by: Dotter & Soljfeld Architects
Completion date: August 2006

David & Lisa Anderson
Alameda, CA
Features: Extensive interior remodel of the entire first floor to open the floor plan up and enjoy the sweeping bay views. Includes a complete new custom kitchen.
Designed by: Design Planning & Associates
Completion date: May 2006

Don & Darien Destino
Orinda, CA
Features: Interior remodel of the first floor to upgrade the family room area and install a custom kitchen. Includes new exterior doors and windows.
Designed by: Catherine Macfee & Associates
Expected completion date: May 2006

David & Yoshiko Neugebauer
Orinda, CA
Features: Extensive interior remodel of this traditional ranch style house. Includes addition and remodel of the Master Suite and lower floor area to create a guest room and a play room.
Designed by: William Simpson Architect
Completion date: April 2006

Connie Bentley
Orinda, CA
Extensive interior remodel with minor additions on 3 sides to the main house. Interior included all new gourmet kitchen, old world dining room, and faux finish’s. Also included was the entire renovation of the pool house and adjoining grounds.
Designed by: Stephen Sooter Architect
Completion Date: April 2006

Richard & Eliza Kirkpatrick
Orinda, CA
Features: Remodeled existing kitchen, including new cabinets, slab countertops and appliances.
Completion date: April 2005

Torchio Residence
Lafayette, CA
Extensive interior remodel of this tradition ranch-style house. Includes addition of a master suite, remodel of the pool house and addition of a pool cabana structure.
Completion Date: December 2005

Anderson Residence
Orinda, CA
Construction of a separate garage with work shop above, includes a bridge structure to cross Orinda Creek, designed by Holey & Associates.
Completion Date: June 2005

Kirkpatrick Residence
Orinda, CA
Addition of a 990 square foot in law unit designed by Richard J. Hornberger.
Completion Date: June 2005

Sheth Residence
Fremont, CA
Extensive remodel designed by ARCHevon of the existing home to have the feel of a highly contemporary home.
Completion Date: June 2005

Ross Residence
Orinda, CA
Addition of a third car garage space and entire 2nd floor area for a home office and bathroom. Work included new main level powder and laundry rooms designed by William Simpson Architect.
Completion Date: January 2005

Preston Residence
Alameda, CA
Remodel and addition to an existing kitchen, dining room and living room. Added approx. 428 sq. ft. to make an enhanced living area with a cathedral ceiling. Extensive renovation to the entire home due to water damage issues designed by Richard J. Hornberger. Custom cabinets by Lignum Vitae.
Completion Date: September 2004

Torres Residence
Alameda, CA
Remodel of both of the second floor bathrooms, also included was replacing the master vanity area as designed by Richard J. Hornberger.
Home was showcased on the 2007 Alameda Family Service League Holiday Home Tour.
Completion Date: August 2004

Malaga Residence
San Francisco, CA
Renovated entire 2nd floor to make a guest bedroom, music room, and a master suite, which included custom cabinetry and a steam room designed by Gordon-Hall & Associates.
Completion Date: July 2004

Westerlin & Haenftling Residence
Alameda, CA
Second story addition of approx. 800 sq. ft. which included a new master suite. Designed by Richard J. Hornberger.
Completion Date: July 2004

Boissier & Prichard Residence
Berkeley, CA
Renovated rear family room to a master suite.
Completion Date: July 2004

Baker Residence
Alameda, CA
Renovated 1950's style kitchen with custom cherry cabinets by Lignum Vitae and quartz countertops. Their kitchen was featured in the 2005 Alameda Magazine Marvelous Makeover issue.
Completion Date: May 2004

Surtees Residence
Danville, CA
Renovation and addition of entire main level including new finishes throughout and an exterior concrete terrace. Designed by Richard J. Hornberger and wood floors by Amber Flooring.
Completion Date: January 2004

Ostrach Residence
Orinda, CA
Remodel and addition to an existing study, plus the addition of 2 more bedrooms and a bathroom. Designed by William Simpson Architect.
Completion Date: January 2004

Anderson Residence
Alameda, CA
Demolished original kitchen and installed new open kitchen layout with custom cherry cabinets, slab countertops and hardwood floors by Amber Flooring.
This kitchen was featured in the 2004 Alameda Magazine Kitchen Issue.
Completion Date: January 2004

Wilson Residence
Orinda, CA
Addition and remodel of kitchen, family room, and powder room in a 1920's Cape Cod home. Custom cabinetry by Lignum Vitae with honed granite countertops and crema europa marble flooring.
Completion Date: September 2003

Hornberger Residence
Orinda, CA
Addition & remodel of kitchen, family room, powder room and garage. Custom cabinetry with honed granite countertops and bamboo flooring. Designed by Richard J. Hornberger.
Completion Date: January 2002

Alvarado Residence
Orinda, CA
Exterior façade renovation and Craftsman style interior detailing, custom stairs and casework.
Completion Date: November 2001

Harwood Residence T
Orinda, CA
A new kitchen, powder room, and laundry room remodeled from existing space. Custom cabinetry with honed granite countertops and new windows installed to complement the house design.
Completion Date: February 2001

Lyons Residence
Orinda, CA
Construction of an 800 sq. ft. recreation pavilion, with vast site improvements.
Completion Date: January 2000

Read Residence
Orinda, CA
Renovation of the Living Room fireplace and moldings, addition of a bay window, remodel of the Guest Bathroom.
Completion Date: November 1999

Longwell Residence
Alameda, CA
Renovation of the Living Room fireplace to include custom entertainment center and art shelf rail.
Completion Date: November 1999

Alspach Residence
Orinda, CA
Extensive remodel, adding 850 sq. ft. Features include all new exterior doors and windows, modular cabinetry, and hardwood floors.
Completion Date: March 1999

Raaen Residence
Lafayette, CA
Addition/remodel of kitchen and Family Room, with custom cabinets, circular banquette seating, slab countertops with art glass display shelf.
Completion Date: March 1999

Staats Residence
Alameda, CA
Interior Renovation of an semi-custom home.
Features include all new moiling, bath fixtures, carpet, paint and designer lighting throughout.
Completion Date: July 1999

Carrau Residence
Orinda, CA
Major remodel of a semi-custom home. Features include entire new kitchen, master bathroom, and greet room, with custom cabinets throughout.
Completion Date: April 1999

Mitchell Residence
Orinda, CA
Seamless addition and remodel of a 1920's home. Features include quarter sawn oak flooring, extensive custom cabinetry and millwork.
Completion Date: March 1998

Sullivan Residence
Orinda, CA
Remodel of a semi-custom home to obtain the look of a "Plantation" home, new finishes throughout.
Completion Date: March1998

Romak Residence
Orinda, CA
Seamless addition and remodel of a charming creek-side home. Includes extensive millwork, custom cabinets, and new windows throughout.
Completion Date: September 1997

Wheary Residence
Lafayette, CA
Remodel and reconfiguration of entire home, including new kitchen placement, family room/den area, new fixtures and finishes throughout the home.
Completion Date: April 1997

Gruener & Slater Residence
Berkeley, CA
Three story contemporary remodel including extensive foundation underpinning, home elevator, and plaster wall surfaces.
Completion Date: February 1997

Morrison Residence
Orinda, CA
Remodel of a 1970's "Ranch Style" home including the addition of 675 sq. ft. for a new breakfast alcove, Kitchen, and Master Suite. New bevel siding with Marvin Clad windows and roofing transform the exterior. Custom cabinets, cathedral ceilings, slab countertops, hardwood floors, glass block, and accent tiles complement the interior finished package.
Completion Date: January 1997

Dixit Residence
Orinda, CA
Extensive remodel, addition and seismic upgrade, replacing the roof and increasing ceiling height. Custom finishes and elaborate materials used throughout.
Completion Date: January 1996

Restrepo Residence
Orinda, CA
Extensive interior remodel of this Spanish Mediterranean home includes custom exterior doors.
Design/Build Team: Buestad Construction, Inc. and Studio 808 and Lloyd Gossen & Company
Completion Date: July 2005

Seiwald Residence
Alameda, CA
Additional and remodel of the Kitchen area of an 1896 Colonial Revival residence. Included was a complete new full height basement (full footprint), period hardware, and custom moldings.
Design/Build Team: Buestad Construction, Inc. and Patrick Anders, AIA, and Baseline Engineering.
Completion Date: July 2002

Morrison Residence
Orinda, CA
Custom, 3200 sq. ft- home theater and billiard's room structure, included a custom made billiard's table, projection screen television and spa area with trellis.
Design/Build Team: Buestad Construction, Inc. and Thruston Design Group
Completion Date: August 2001

Heyman Residence
Byron, CA
Remodel & addition to the family room & guest bedroom.
Design/Build Team: Buestad Construction, Inc. and Thomas Lavin - Architect
Completion Date: October 2000

Carrau Residence
Orinda, CA
Extensive remodel this 2,200 sq. ft. home, including new kitchen, master suite, and bar. Design/Build Team: Buestad Construction, Inc. and Fast Draw
Completion Date: May 1999

Davis Residence
Orinda, CA
Remodel of a kitchen, powder roam, and master bathroom, including a new steam shower in master bathroom.
Design/Build Team: Buestad Construction, Inc. and Fast Draw
Completion Date: September 1998

Heyman Residence
Byron, CA
Remodel of a Kitchen and guest bath into a very contemporary design with state-of-the-art amenities.
Design/Build Team: Buestad Construction, Inc. and Fast Draw
Completion Date: September 1997

Morrison Residence
Orinda, CA
Complete facelift to the kitchen and family area, and master bedroom in a ranch style home, with custom detail throughout.
Design/Build Team: Buestad Construction, Inc. and Clausen Engineering
Completion Date: December 1996

Clark Mansion on the Bay
Alameda, CA
Structural reinforcing of a 1904 Colonial Revival home to support a 4th floor attic build out. Also included is an extension renovation to the 2nd floor living quarters including 2 bathrooms and the master suite, first floor public rooms and complete basement renovation.
Projected Completion Date:
December 2008

Zimmerman & Markowitz Residence
Alameda, CA
Installed interior 4-stop residential elevator in an 1890 Queen Anne using old servant's stairs as the shaft space. Included custom doors, hardware and millwork to conceal the elevator landing.
Completion Date: October 2003

Carvalho Residence
Baldwin & Pell House
Alameda, CA
Renovated entire main level of the house keeping all the period details. Included new gourmet kitchen and ½ bathroom. Billiards room with wood-paneled lower walls and upper walls faux-finished with a burgundy and gold glaze. Custom cabinets by Lignum Vitae and wood floors by Amber Flooring.
This kitchen was featured in the 2004 Alameda Magazine Kitchen Issue. The home was featured in the December 2003 issue of Victorian Homes. The garden was featured on the 2008 Gardens Galore Tour sponsored by St. Joseph's Garden Club.
Completion Date: August 2003

Exterior renovation of an 1889 Queen Anne Victorian, included a 12 color paint scheme designed by Bob Buckter, custom turned final's wooden ridge cresting, ornamental metal root cresting and Widow's walk by Creative Iron. Restoration was based on Owner's original photos of the home.
Completion Date: August 2000

Gonzalez Residence
Alameda, CA
Remodel of the kitchen and master suite of a 1904 Colonial Revival residence. Included custom casework and custom moldings. Designed by Gordon Hall and Associates.
Completion Date: March 2003

Graham-Gilliat Residence
Alameda, CA
Complete renovation of the 1897 Colonial Revival residence. The home was gutted to bare studs, and a new rear stair from the basement to the 3rd floor was incorporated so as to be not easily seen. Details included period wall covering, finish hardware, custom milled millwork, refinished Douglas fir and oak flooring by Amber Flooring. Kitchen designed by Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins.
Completion Date: August 2002

Seiwald Residence
Alameda, CA
Addition and remodel of the Kitchen area of an 1896 Colonial Revival residence. Included was a complete new full height basement (full footprint), period hardware, and custom modeling
Completion Date: July 2002

Carvalho Residence
Carriage House
Alameda, CA
Constructed new period Carriage House to mimic details of the house's original 1889 water tank structure. Included reusing salvaged materials from the original structure, installation of period carriage house doors, board and batten siding, gold leafed sunburst gable trim detail, exterior miners light fixtures, and double-hung windows.
Completion Date: June 2002

City of Alameda
West End Branch Library
Alameda, CA
Upgraded library to meet the American with Disabilities Act accessibility requirements, while working to maintain historical status.
Completion Date: May 1996

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Tom & Pat Connolly
Jack & Carol Davis
Frederick & Virginia Elms
Paul & D.D. Felton
Drs. Chuck & Karen Fiske
Gifford & Vivian Fong
Vic Gerson
Bruce Gilliat & Jeannie Graham-Gilliat
Garrett Gruener & Amy Slater
Steve & Tish Harwood
Dick & Julia Heyman
Richard & Cheryl Hornberger
Bob & Ellen Jasper
Jamie & Gail Keating
Sy & Pam Kurtz
George & Mary Lawson
John & Amanda Layng
Dr. Bill Longwell
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Bud & Mary Lyons
Robert May
Dr. Ivan & Barbara May
Jim & Carolyn Mitchell
Jay & Jody Morrison
Paul & Genevieve Ong
Mukesh & Harsha Patel
Dick & Barbara Peterson
Gordon & Susan Piper
Dale & Cindy Raaen
Rajiv & Dr. Rashmi Dixit
Peter Read
Kevin & Susie Romak
Craig & Nancy Schlatter
Chris & Trudi Seiwald
Alan & Arlene Sherman
Larry Shrader
Janine Staats
David & Bambi Sullivan
Dr. Dennis & Jenny Surtees
Tom & Nancy Swearengen
Caz & Mary Szlendak
Jim Thompson
Kathy Wehle
Gayle & Pam Westendorf
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