Central Jersey House and Home March 2011 : Page 442011 Central Jersey CotY Award Winners A&E Construction Commercial Interior: CotY Winner Renovating a poorly maintained existing structure into a company’s new American headquarters required maintaining a budget and finishing in 14 weeks! Transforming 12,000 square feet of office space included new layouts for several offices and conference rooms, the addition of two new bathrooms and two new shower areas within the existing footprint, plus renovation of an existing kitchen and two bathrooms. Necessary work, such as handicap-accessible fixtures in bathrooms, was balanced with aesthetic details for achieving an attractive and functional headquarters. . Aurora Kitchens & Interiors, LLC Residential Bath $30,000 – $60,000: CotY Winner Not only was this 18-year-old master bath “tired,” but also in need of assistance for the homeowner with knee problems. The outdated electrical service tripped too frequently when the homeowner used a blow dryer, and the sink plumbing came up through the cabinet, reducing storage space. By reconfiguring the vanity layout to allow for countertop cabinets, the homeowners have storage at their fingertips. The new tub and shower stall are beautiful and functional. Attention to detail on the tile, oil rubbed bronze hardware, lighting fixture and accessories enhance the feel of the new design. . Porraro Associates, Inc. Residential Interior Under $100,000: CotY Winner Remodeling a 1970’s typical colonial can be a challenge and an opportunity. With separate kitchen, three-season sunroom and formal dining room, the home was chopped up. Porraro Associates embraced the challenge and created an open plan kitchen/family room/dining area. By removing the walls between the rooms and replacing each with a 10-foot wide square arch trimmed with classical detailing, Porraro maintained the style of the home but created a more usable, functional and attractive space for the homeowners. . R. Faucett Construction, Inc. with team partner Ford 3 Architects, LLC Residential Addition $100,000 – $250,000: CotY Winner The artist homeowner wanted to develop studio space for her work in what had been an attached conservatory. It was necessary to mitigate the strong natural sunlight and high temperatures caused by the south-facing addition so eight high windows were installed to bring in generous amounts of sunlight while tempering and softening the light and allowing air to circulate. Locating the addition closer to grade affords more access to the backyard. . 44 CENTRAL JERSEY NARI 2011 ANNUAL DIRECTOR Y Publication List Using a screen reader? Click Here |
