Unusual Challenges
The biggest challenge on this job was the fact that we had one month to complete the project and being on the 18th floor of the condominium building presented challenges in terms of ease of getting in and out of the building. Working in condos regularly; our team knew the ins and outs of being as efficient as possible when dealing with parking, elevator and other building issues. Working with limited design options, we had to choose materials that we knew would look great and be available to fit our timeframe for completion. Knowing which products are easier to get than others, we were able to select materials that would meet our time constraints while at the same time look great. And knowing that we had limited design options being a condo bathroom, we were able to come up with a plan that suited the space perfectly while accommodating the clients’ needs.

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Before and After Floor Plans

The Result

The result of this project was a re-designed condominium bathroom that looked beautiful and provided the functionality that the homeowner desired. An accessible shower, a toilet and sink along with grab bars transformed the room perfectly. The homeowner’s didn’t see the project until it was complete and were truly shocked by the transformation. They didn’t realize an accessible bathroom could look so beautiful at the same time. They couldn’t wait to show off the new space to their friends. View Project

“We could not have been more pleased! I can’t even describe the look on Curtis’ (my husband’s) face–the smile was enormous and so wonderfully genuine. You guys did an amazing job.” – C. B.

Family tragedy: A family is tragically impacted by the father’s sudden death. Our clients, a widowed mother and daughter moved from a single family home into a one level apartment to better cope with the daughter’s severe physical disabilities due to cerebral palsy. Her father had been her principal caregiver, lifting and carrying his daughter from her bed to other locations. Obviously, the father’s death prompted an abrupt change in circumstances for the family. Our clients needed a functional space that facilitated as much independence for the daughter as possible. Transforming an 80’s sterile, bland master bath into a spacious, accessible retreat for clients that include a young adult with severe mobility issues was paramount.

The designer and construction crew incorporated undiscovered spaces to expand and further the utility of the space. Incorporating numerous assistive technology devices (disappearing pocket doors, ultra-lightweight wheelchair, electronic-activation faucets, anti-scald devices, barrier-free shower entrance, and full-height body dryer), this bathroom makes the most of every square inch. Using luxurious materials judiciously, the homeowners can enjoy an accessible bath that improves their standard of living and quality of life. The bathroom is the opposite of institutional or sterile; it is warm, inviting and incredibly functional. With its variable lighting sequences, all on dimmers, it offers expansive shower space, improved storage closets, a compact jetted tub, and wide vanity countertop enable its users to experience signature amenities without expanding the room’s footprint.

“The Chrysalis Awards program, begun in 1994, recognizes the nation’s best work in sixteen general categories of residential and commercial remodeling. The Chrysalis Awards are open to any professional remodeler and design professional in the United States,” says Ken Kanline, Director of the Awards.

Pictures of the 2012 award-winning projects can be seen on Chrysalis website www.chrysalisawards.com beginning in late June. For more information about the Chrysalis Awards, contact Ken Kanline at 888-263-5687 or at info@chrysalisawards.com.

“This was the first year SVA Construction Corp Design Build has entered the awards, and to take home top honors on the first attempt is impressive,” says Ken Kanline, Director of the Awards.

 “SVA Construction Corp Design Build has won 35 national and local awards in the past 33 years, demonstrating their ongoing commitment to professionalism and excellence,” says Ken Kanline director of the program.

 “To win an award in this highly competitive category is quite an achievement,” says Ken Kanline, Director of the Awards.