Last week, demolition activities began for the “Hammer and Nails” luxury grooming shop for guys. Soon to be located in the Sutton Square Shopping Center in Raleigh, NC (and several other locations in the Research Triangle Area), the men’s salon …
The new KS Bank building in Garner, NC is under construction! The new branch will replace an existing, outdated building located on the same site, and also allow for future development on this large commercial site. Designed by Gontram Architecture …
Ā A new bank building is now under construction in Dunn, North Carolina! KS Bank, a community bank headquartered in Smithfield, NC, has begun work on a new 2,700 sq. ft. bank in downtown Dunn. A Groundbreaking Ceremony was held …
What’s the difference between the more traditional project delivery methods? Many of our architectural clients struggle with understanding the nuances and advantages between the Design-BuildĀ method of project delivery versus the traditionalĀ Design-Bid-BuildĀ method, and the advantages Design-Build offers over Design-Bid-Build. Design-Bid-Build In …
The latest addition to the new office is a 4′ x 8′ steel mural depicting the conceptual design-build process. The 1/8″ sheet steel was cut with a plasma cutter compliments of Schulz Ironworks in Raleigh, NC. It is held off …
As happens this time of year, with the Holiday Season upon us, we reflect upon the past year, and say āThanks!ā But the holidays also signal the return of Ned Ledbetter. For those unfamiliar, Ned is the animated manifestation of …
Selective demolition on the exterior of the KS Bank in Selma is almost complete. The 60-year old bank building is undergoing an extreme face lift that will be a much-needed shot in the arm for downtown Selma, NC. Gontram Architecture …
A web conference with the local Zoning Inspector, Ned Ledbetter, goes sideways as the work-from-home mandate seems to be affecting plan review. NOTE:Ā While this video pokes fun at Ned, we want to thank all of the local inspections and …
The COVID-19 pandemic has put extraordinary pressures on life as we (used to) know it. Companies are suddenly thrust into conducting business in new, creative ways in order to survive. Best case, they have been doing many of these things …
One of the hardest aspects of renovation projects is getting accurate field information. “Back in the old days,” we made a site visit, sketched out a floor plan, pulled some measurements with a tape measure, took some photographs (maybe some …
