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Navigating Multi-Level Geometry in San Diego Luxury Architecture
Project Spotlight: Luxury Residence in San Diego, California The Challenge: Split-Levels and Topographic Integration Southern California architecture often plays with the landscape, utilizing hillside lots and split-level designs to maximize views. The Luxury Residence Project in San Diego is a massive 8,484 sq. ft. example of this complexity. For architect Diane Zoura of Senses & Spaces, the challenge was capturing the interaction between the house’s interior levels and the
Maddy Vastola
Jan 152 min read


Precision at Scale: Documenting the 5,800 Sq. Ft. Coral Gables Waterfront Estate
Project Spotlight: Residence in Coral Gables, Florida The Challenge: Architectural Complexity in a Tropical Landscape Coral Gables, known as "The City Beautiful," is home to some of the most sophisticated residential architecture in Florida. The Residence in Coral Gables Project presented a formidable challenge for the documentation phase: a 5,818 sq. ft. waterfront property characterized by sprawling indoor-outdoor transitions and dense tropical foliage. For the project de
Maddy Vastola
Jan 152 min read


Coastal Resilience & Waterfront Luxury in Kings Point
Project Spotlight: Kings Point Beachfront Residence The Challenge: High-Value Estates on Challenging Terrain Located in the prestigious coastal neighborhood of Kings Point, this comprehensive survey encompassed a sprawling 7,788 sq. ft. estate. The project scope included a three-level main residence and a separate pool house, both featuring complex elements such as basements, expansive terraces, and intricate sea-facing rooms. Project Highlights: Estate Size: 7,788 sq. ft. s
Maddy Vastola
Jan 152 min read


The Modern Villa: Navigating Complex Geometries in Spring Valley
Project Spotlight: Spring Valley Modern Villa Bonita Home The High Stakes of Minimalist Architecture Modernist architecture, such as the Spring Valley Modern Villa Residential Project , leaves no room for error. Minimalist design is characterized by clean lines, floor-to-ceiling glass, and a lack of decorative trim to hide gaps. In this environment, a measurement error of even 1/4 inch is catastrophic. If the window openings or structural cantilevers are documented incorrect
Maddy Vastola
Jan 152 min read


Historic Restoration & Modern Precision: The Pratt Street Rowhouse
Project Spotlight: Baltimore Rowhouse on Pratt Street The Challenge: Navigating the "Lean" of Historic Baltimore Baltimore’s historic Pratt Street is iconic for its 19th-century masonry, but for the modern architect, these structures are a labyrinth of undocumented changes and structural shifts. When renovating a historic rowhouse, the primary enemy is "The Lean"—the natural settling of a 100-year-old building that results in walls that aren't plumb and floors that are rarely
Maddy Vastola
Jan 152 min read


Power and Airflow: Getting Residential Electrical and Ventilation Right
As residential designer or architect, you know that a luxury home runs on more than just great style. Behind the beautiful walls and...
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Oct 1, 20254 min read


How Measurement Verification Saves Time, Money, and Your Reputation
Imagine you are an architect or interior designer hired to transform a beautiful luxury home. You have amazing ideas for the space, but...
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Oct 1, 20254 min read


Transforming Spaces: How to Avoid Costly Design Mistakes with Precise Measurements
As an interior designer, your job is to transform a space. You create beauty, function, and comfort for your clients. But what happens...
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Oct 1, 20254 min read


Behind the Snow: How Our DCMS Tools Captured Baldwin Farms
Digital Twin | Point Cloud | Revit Model | CAD Plans | Residential Renovation Turning a brutal winter storm into a seven-day success...
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Sep 12, 20253 min read
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