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see your home’s potential: get a facelift
October 16, 2009 – 2:48 pm | Comments Off
see your home’s potential: get a facelift

In today’s economy, more and more people are staying in their homes, not wanting the financial risk or burden of building or purchasing a new residence. Still, many homeowners are looking for ways to improve …

The Friday Video: Coast Modern Documentary
October 16, 2009 – 7:56 am | No Comment
The Friday Video: Coast Modern Documentary

It looks like another great documentary film on architecture and design. This one takes us to the West Coast and explores modern architecture from 1922 to the present.
Here is what the film’s blog says …

The Urban Facelift Project #12 (1715 N Main Street)
October 8, 2009 – 9:04 am | 4 Comments
The Urban Facelift Project #12 (1715 N Main Street)

Yes, its another Springfield property.  We’ve always liked the massing and potential of this building and recently noticed that it is being renovated, having recently been freshly painted, and will be opening soon as a …

Metro Jacksonville’s “The Ghosts of Jacksonville’s Past”
October 7, 2009 – 8:46 am | No Comment
Metro Jacksonville’s “The Ghosts of Jacksonville’s Past”

We wanted to give a shout out to the crew over at the Metro Jacksonville website for their visual presentation, The Ghosts of Jacksonville’s Past.  This series of images is a dynamic reminder of what …

friday video: city of cranes
September 11, 2009 – 9:42 am | No Comment
friday video: city of cranes

Like most children, I grew up being fascinated by cranes and other large construction equipment.  Maybe it had to do with those mini documentaries that aired in the middle of Sesame Street, I don’t know.  …

the urban facelift project fan page on facebook
September 2, 2009 – 8:52 am | No Comment
the urban facelift project fan page on facebook

If you’re reading this post, then there is a pretty good chance you’re already following our Urban Facelift Project.  We’re always looking for way to have more interaction with fans, proponents, and contributors of UFP, …

images of mackinac island
September 1, 2009 – 12:44 pm | No Comment
images of mackinac island

This image set is from a family trip this past June to Mackinac Island, Michigan.  It marked the first time that I’ve been able to visit Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and I have to say it …

case study: live/work lofts
August 25, 2009 – 12:14 pm | Comments Off
case study: live/work lofts

The live/work loft  study investigates the need for affordable modern loft living with office space for Jacksonville, Florida.  The design allows for an owner to have commercial space on the ground floor, with living above.  …

case study: duplex
August 25, 2009 – 11:21 am | Comments Off
case study: duplex

The Duplex Study was conducted to investigate the feasibility of providing a duplex containing two living units under 1200 square feet each with 2 bedroom and two bathrooms.  The duplex is designed so that roof, …

The Urban Facelift Project #10 (2034 N Main Street)
August 21, 2009 – 3:12 pm | 4 Comments
The Urban Facelift Project #10 (2034 N Main Street)

We’re going to need to pick it up a little…when we first started this project we were hoping to post one every other week.  I just looked to see when we posted #9 and it …