James and Kricken Yaker of Vanillawood were brought on to finalize finishes, select furniture, and some light fixtures. In this project, that strategy worked really well - by compressing more at the hallway sides and then opening up to the views.”
“In many of our projects,” says Headrick, “we use the ceiling heights to define spaces within open volumes.
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To that end, Steelhead Architecture came up with a series of creative ideas, including adapting the original floor plan to create a larger, L-shaped kitchen with island and folding frame, lighting layout, casework design, the office barn door, and recessed television with panels. “I wanted it to look clean and modern,” says Patrick, “but not so much as to make it unlivable.” We have a very collaborative approach and the best projects result in both beautiful designs, as well as lasting friendships, as with Patrick.” “Once design starts,” continues Headrick, “we push the 3D ideas and options forward at the same time as the plan option work. In this instance, a previous penthouse by Steelhead in the Pearl District was a reference point for the project. “Imagery is often shared back and forth through various online platforms or simply by sitting in our office and looking through books together,” says Headrick. When working with new clients, Headrick will meet with them to discuss the big picture goals (design, building performance, program, etc.). Over the course of the project, it became a little more polished, but there are still a few of the round concrete columns exposed.” We initially looked at keeping it a little more rough by keeping more of the concrete exposed. “The space was completely raw, but had nice light and was very open. “Having worked with Patrick numerous times in the past on both residential and commercial projects, communication was very easy,” says Headrick. The two bedrooms, home office and secure parking also fitted the bill. “I wanted to be in downtown Vancouver with a waterfront view,” says Ginn. But in 2015, when it came to purchasing his own 11th floor condo in a 2007 multi-family building in downtown Vancouver, he brought on Gabriel Headrick of Steelhead Architecture with whom he’d worked on several previous projects to turn the still empty shell into a sleek place to call home. Patrick Ginn, owner and founder of Ginn Realty Group and Development of Vancouver, Washington, is no stranger to developing properties.
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