architecture residential turnstone cove residence I construction
Yachats, Oregon, USA - 1971
The construction of this contemporary 1400+ sq.ft. oceanfront home was done by the architect with help from his father, David Sr., and his girlfriend, Leslie Schakel.
Hands-on construction experience was gained doing all facets of home construction except for the foundation and the plumbing with were subbed out.
Some of these skills were decking, drywall, electrical, finish carpentry, flooring, insulation, painting & staining, foofing, siding, site work & landscaping, and windows and doors.
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Floor beams, Turnstone Cove I, Yachats, Oregon, USA, 1971.
The first wall, Turnstone Cove I, Yachats, Oregon, USA, 1971.
Learning to master the table saw, Turnstone Cove I, Yachats, Oregon, USA, 1971.
Framing, Turnstone Cove I, Yachats, Oregon, USA, 1971.
Framing, Turnstone Cove I, Yachats, Oregon, USA, 1971.
Learning the fundamentals of block and tackle from my dad, Turnstone Cove I, Yachats, Oregon, USA, 1971.
Framing, Turnstone Cove I, Yachats, Oregon, USA, 1971.
Finished deck, Turnstone Cove I, Yachats, Oregon, USA, 1971.
LINK TO FINISHED TURNSTONE COVE I
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