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SANDY SPRINGS, GEORGIA | 5,000 SF | 3 STORIES

The Glenairy Residence is a 5,000 SF home with 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. Located on a steeply sloped lot, the home carves into the ground and utilizes large, tapering retaining walls to mitigate the large change in grade and to stitch the architecture into the site.

SITE WORK + FOOTINGS + RETAINING WALLS

Residential construction site with graded soil and foundation preparation in progress

Initial cut for the introduction of site walls to mitigate the large grade change from the rear of the site to the street.

Construction progress showing foundation walls and excavation on residential building site

Footings and rebar supports for future foundation walls.

Residential construction site with concrete retaining wall and excavation work underway

Footings and rebar supports for future foundation walls.

Concrete foundation and footings being installed for new residential construction project

Footings and rebar supports for future foundation walls.

Early-stage home construction with wooden formwork and foundation preparation

Foundation wall formwork in place.

Residential construction site with excavation work and retaining wall installation in progress

Foundation wall formwork in place.

Excavation and grading work underway at hillside residential construction site

Foundation walls poured and formwork removed. Steel for the structure of the home staged next to the wall.

Prepared building lot with retaining walls and leveled soil for new home foundation

Foundation walls poured and formwork removed. Steel for the structure of the home staged in the foreground.

STEEL STRUCTURE + UNDER SLAB PLUMBING

Curved concrete retaining wall structure at residential construction site

Concrete footings poured and steel structure erected.

Excavated hillside lot with foundation preparation and site grading underway

A steel column fastened to an existing concrete site wall in the foreground. Steel for the owner bedroom wing erected in the background.

Structural steel columns installed on concrete footings at residential construction site

Concrete footings poured and steel structure erected.

Early-stage steel framing structure supported by concrete foundations

Concrete footings poured and steel structure erected.

Concrete retaining walls and structural supports under construction on residential site

Steel structure for the owner bedroom wing.

Steel framing and concrete foundation elements during residential construction progress

Detail of the steel structure for the owner bedroom wing. It is supported by a concrete site wall and a single stub column.

Concrete retaining walls and steel columns installed at Glenairy residential construction site

Concrete footings have been backfilled. Under slab plumbing lines have been laid. Formwork for a future concrete slab-on-grade is in place.

Steel structural frame and foundation layout during early residential construction phase

Under slab plumbing lines have been laid. Formwork for a future concrete slab-on-grade is in place.

FRAMING + SHEATHING

Framing and sheathing of interior and exterior walls.

Exterior plantable wall has been installed surrounding the pool deck area.

Framing and sheathing of interior and exterior walls.

Framing and sheathing continues. Window and door opening are becoming visible.

Framing and sheathing continues on the rear elevation. The final form of the home is taking shape.

Framing and sheathing in the main living, dining, and kitchen space.

The structure is almost entirely sheathed.

The front of the home is entirely sheathed and ready for windows, doors, and exterior materials.

The rear of the home is entirely sheathed and ready for windows, doors, and exterior materials.

WINDOWS + INTERIOR SYSTEMS + INSULATION

The pool was dug out and rebar was set while awaiting window delivery.

Window installation begins on the front elevation.

Window installation begins on the rear elevation. Shotcrete has been applied to form the pool and jacuzzi.

All windows on the front elevation have been installed.

All windows on the front elevation have been installed.

Interior view of window installation from the living, dining, and kitchen area. Can light installation begins in the high ceiling. Roof drain plumbing line drops can be seen within the framing beyond.

All windows on the rear elevation (except for one!) have been installed.

All windows, sliding glass doors, and exterior swing doors have been installed. Ductwork runs can be seen within the framing. Can light locations are set.

All windows, sliding glass doors, and exterior swing doors have been installed. Ductwork runs can be seen within the framing. Can light locations are set.

All windows, sliding doors, and exterior swing doors have been installed. Ductwork runs can be seen within the framing. Can light locations are set.

A large sliding glass door within the primary bedroom has been installed. This provides access to a covered exterior patio and the highest rear yard level.

Spray foam insulation is applied to all exterior walls, floors, and roofs.

Spray foam insulation is applied to all exterior walls, floors, and roofs. Standing in the garage, blocking can be seen between framing in the far wall for installing steel clips that the front entry stairs will attach to.

EXTERIOR MATERIALS

Scaffolding is set up around the home for exterior stucco installation.

Scaffolding is set up around the home for exterior stucco installation.

The interior stair stringers are installed with temporary treads and guardrails while the exterior materials begin installation.

Final coats of stucco are installed on the rear elevation of the home. The white stucco roof and gray floor diaphragm of the primary bedroom wing can be seen beyond the pool.

Stucco joints and alignments to window mullions and floor lines were planned prior to stucco work beginning.

Scaffolding set up around the front of the home for stucco installation.

Final stucco coats begin installation.

A majority of the stucco work is complete on the front façade. The stucco at the garage volume will be installed in the future.

Furring strips are in place for exterior composite wood siding to be installed.

All exterior wood siding has been installed.

All exterior wood siding has been installed. The pool deck pavers have been installed. The lower gray portion of stucco will be installed in the future to preserve the finish.

INTERIOR FINISHES

Interior drywall panels have been installed throughout the home.

Interior drywall panels have been installed throughout the home. The drawing set has been thoroughly flipped through.

Interior drywall is installed within the primary bedroom. Outlets and a TV box have been installed. Can lights have been cut into the drywall panels.

Drywall has been finished and sanded throughout. The living room fireplace has been installed.

Drywall has been finished and sanded throughout.

Large format, floor-to-ceiling porcelain tile has been installed in the primary bathroom. Floor tile has also been installed.

Engineered white oak wood flooring has been installed in the main living, dining, and kitchen area. These floors are raw they will be sanded and finished in the future.

Engineered white oak wood flooring has been installed in the primary bedroom. HVAC vent covers have also been installed along the right wall.

Kitchen cabinetry has been installed. Appliances to be installed in the future.