In recent years, we've been doing more commercial remodels - both Tenant Improvements (TI's) and Interior/Exterior remodels for the building owner. Presently we have the pleasure of working on an extensive interior and exterior remodel at 303 Water St in Santa Cruz. 
This 2-story, circa 1960's office building was recently purchased by The Encina Group in Campbell. The principal, Lou Barbaccia, has been one of the most professional, ambitious, yet easygoing and friendly customers we've ever worked with. Our heartfelt thanks goes out to 
Fred Antaki and Elizabeth Hefner of Mainstreet Realtors in Soquel, for recommending us to this job, and for their steady support throughout the process.
This 2-story, circa 1960's office building was recently purchased by The Encina Group in Campbell. The principal, Lou Barbaccia, has been one of the most professional, ambitious, yet easygoing and friendly customers we've ever worked with. Our heartfelt thanks goes out to Fred Antaki and Elizabeth Hefner of Mainstreet Realtors in Soquel, for recommending us to this job, and for their steady support throughout the process.
The project started on the drawing board of the local architect, Bill Kempf. His creativity and exacting standards set the stage for the sweeping changes the new owners wanted to bring to this building. Then, for the icing (and filling) on the cake, local designer Lorri Kershner was brought on board. 
Lorri's extensive experience, not only with commercial and residential design, her knowledge of available materials, fixtures, and building products, combines with her "sustainable/green" sensibilities, have made her the perfect partner in this project.
Lorri's extensive experience, not only with commercial and residential design, her knowledge of available materials, fixtures, and building products, combines with her "sustainable/green" sensibilities, have made her the perfect partner in this project.One of the first noticeable changes was the removal and replacement of the old "lipstick" window and door trim, and the installation of the beautiful Eldorado Stone - expertly installed by Gary Cloud and his crew at Alpha Landscape Construction.
Inside, a complete bathroom replacement is underway. The new layouts will not only represent a substantial aesthetic upgrade, but bring the rooms into ADA compliance. Plumbing layout is being done by the competent crew of Santa Cruz Plumbing.
Cypress is doing the interior framing, sheetrock, acoustical ceiling, electrical, HVAC, bathroom fixtures, etc. Tile is being installed by our long-term, "A-list" tile installation crew at Brian Schuller Tile. They've got a great website, and do great work.
Interior wall covering, wainscoting in a linen-like material is being installed by Randy Hond of Coast Installation, with countertops fabricated and installed by John Wallis Woodworks.
New carpet will be supplied and installed by another "A-list"-er, Lou Versman at Warehouse Direct here in Santa Cruz.
New carpet will be supplied and installed by another "A-list"-er, Lou Versman at Warehouse Direct here in Santa Cruz.
The finishing touches - a beautiful, wrought-iron railing is being fabricated especially for this project, and exquisite doors from Viking Door are soon to be delivered and installed.
Last, but not least, our heartfelt thanks goes out to the tenants of the building - the Probation Department, et al - who have been patiently putting up with our dust, noise, and everyone's favorite restroom trailer out back (a 20' walk in the rain lately...).
Looking forward to sharing the finished pictures of this one!
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