Construction on the Hilltop Design-Build project continues to make remarkable progress. The main house has reached several significant milestones in the last few weeks, including the completion of insulation and has passed all inspections to date. Drywall installation is set to commence next week. Siding work is also well underway – Hardyboard siding is being […]
This project was a fantastic collaboration with our clients, who brought many brilliant ideas to the table. They proposed a separate addition that would include a mud and laundry room, as well as remodeling the bathroom and kitchen. However, due to increased building material costs, we had to find a more feasible solution that worked […]
We’ve been busy with the Hilltop Design-Build Spec project, and the house is finally taking shape! This month, we hit a major milestone: the installation of the windows, bringing the structure closer to becoming a true home. This undertaking is a real passion project for us, and we’ve been putting in a lot of effort […]
We’ve been working on the design of a contemporary Adirondack chair here at the 2atara office. Our plan is to cut the entire chair using a C&C machine from one sheet of 4×8 plywood, aiming to minimize waste as much as possible. The chair will be delivered in a flat stack and will be easily […]
Reducing construction waste is the name of the game at our Hilltop job site. Did you know construction sites generate an estimated 600 million tons of construction and demolition waste in the United States alone? This box at the site was built to collect all wood that is able to be recycled at Tilz. Happy […]
The interior of the ADU is now ready for cabinets — we used a 4’ high datum line detail in the space as a clever way to “open it up”. Framing for the penthouse is complete so we’ll be scheduling the “topping out” party! Learn more about this project on our website here. Photos by […]
The majority of the framing on the main house at Hilltop is now complete with roof framing currently underway. We are excited about the recycled steel mesh being used to create the rail system. Anticipating a late spring completion, the ADU is now plastered, painted and being tiled with sustainable tile products from Happy Floors. […]
The giant cantilever is now up at our Hilltop project. This will allow the master bedroom to look over the beautiful rain gardens and down the original World War 2 runway! We’ve enjoyed working with Monkey Wrench Fabrications for the metal work on this project and are grateful for their creativity. Next up is the […]
As we gear up for another fantastic year of design and construction with renewed purpose and possibilities, we here at 2atara are excited to announce our recent office move! We can now be found in the Day Road business park at 7865 Day Rd Unit 109 on Bainbridge Island. The new larger space will give […]
The shipping container that will become the prominent ADU of the Hilltop house arrived recently. A fun, albeit challenging, addition to the project. Photos by David W. Cohen Photography
2atara design + construction is a general contractor on Bainbridge Island in WA State. Designing and building with the future in mind, we strive to work on projects that have design integrity, and a sustainable vision that aligns with world resource preservation.