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An Accessible Design Bath on a Very Short Timeline

Tim Birsin — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 19:33:38 +0000

This award-winning bathroom remodel/renovation was truly unique. The client has ALS, a progressive neurodegenerative disease, and therefore needed to convert a basically brand new 18th floor condominium bathroom into an accessible bathroom. Returning from Florida to the DC area in less than a month, the modifications had to be done extremely quickly. The client was away for the duration of construction. They came back to a completely made over bathroom and couldn’t have been more thrilled. The renovation included relocating some existing items and installing others completely new. The items that were removed from the existing bathroom included: a platform and a tub, a shower seat and a niche, a shower glass enclosure, a marble shower and bath floor and walls, a framed partition, a stone countertop, a wall-hung glass mirror, a sliding door and a toilet. The existing medicine cabinet, vanity base cabinets, and sink were relocated within the room.

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.

Before

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.

Using Creativity to Design the Perfect Master Bedroom Suite

Tim Birsin — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 17:00:13 +0000

These Reston, VA homeowners longed for a new master bedroom suite. Their second floor contained two awkwardly-shaped rooms that they wanted to redesign. When talking to several different designers the advice was always the same; build an addition on to the back of the house. This, however, was an expensive option that the homeowners were reluctant to pursue.
But the SVA Construction Corp team had a different approach which was to utilize the existing attic space above the garage. This would save money and provide the perfect space for the homeowner’s master bedroom suite.

The first task was to lower the floor to the loft of the garage about two feet. This move left a comfortable eight feet of vertical space in the garage, but yielded more than enough headroom for a new 270 square-foot master bathroom above.

Next, the SVA Construction Corp team knocked out the wall separating an unused bedroom and a small study. A step-down entrance now created a master bedroom/bathroom suite exceeding 614 square-feet.
Stepping down into the bath from a beveled glass door, the room reveals a mosaic of French Beaumanire soapstone and marble trim tiles, cherry wood vanities, antique verde marble countertops, and a custom glass-and-gold shower for two. Finally, recessed and brass lighting echo the room’s brass fixtures, completing the look.

By incorporating a little creativity, the SVA Construction Corp team fulfilled the homeowners desires of creating their dream master suite, utilizing existing unused space in their home, saving both time and money.

~ SVA Construction Corp Design Build Newsletter, May 2014 Homes for Life

The National Aging In Place Council

Tim Birsin — Thu, 29 May 2014 19:45:30 +0000

The National Aging in Place Council® is an association of service providers in a variety of cities and states who are dedicated to helping aging persons have a healthy and comfortable life at home. In these many cities and states there are Chapters in which the service providers work together to assist the aging persons in their community.

The Baltimore Chapter was founded in 2008 and their goal is to provide “one stop shopping” for information and education for seniors. With great reverence, SVA Construction Corp Design Build has become a valuable Member of the NAIPC, Baltimore Chapter! Through Russ SVA Construction Corp’s high standards of ethics and commitment to helping seniors his value as a vendor will be unsurpassed!

Visit the NAIPC website at http://www.ageinplace.org/ for more information.

Warman Home Care

Tim Birsin — Sat, 02 Nov 2013 02:10:40 +0000

Though we at SVA Construction Corp Design Build pride ourselves in the work that we do when it comes to making life easier for families of disabled and those with special needs, we know that there are other companies who are making a difference as well. Let us introduce you to Warman Home Care.

Warman Home Care is the Washington area’s premier home care provider. For over 25 years, they have helped seniors continue to live at home safely and happily by providing non-medical care and companionship. At Warman, they are passionate about providing consistently superior care. Their caregivers are carefully screened and trained, and must be experienced Certified Nursing Assistants. They are also proud to be accredited by the Joint Commission – healthcare’s top designation – something few home care providers can boast. They can respond very quickly and provide from 2 hours a day, to live-in support, to care for loved ones with Alzheimer’s, Dementia or other chronic conditions. Don’t hesitate to contact them!