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Home renovation company and general contractor specializing in full service design-build renovations of residential and commercial buildings and new construction of commercial and residential buildings. Our expertise lies in renovating homes and commercial spaces into well-designed, high quality, energy efficient modern spaces
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Harmony Home Projects' client, a family of four, was looking for the addition of the dining room and redesign of the kitchen area to increase usable space while creating a smoother transition between the kitchen, dining and the family room.
Read MoreThis partial remodel, involving the main floor of a classic 1920 house in the Calgary Inglewood area, set out to respect the character of the original house while infusing a modern sensibility of space, light, and materials.
Read MoreMidcentury modern has been a very popular style as it offers a simple yet elegant mix of space and character that suits modern, eco-friendly living. Many bungalows build in 50s and 60s carry many elements of the style, therefore, a renovation to with a modern twist.
Here is a great example of a midcentury bungalow remodel with a modern twist we love "San Carlos Mid-Century Rescue" by Klopf Architecture:
Read MoreWith much greater emphasis on energy and materials preservation efforts, the housing and renovation trends for 2016 emphasize design and building techniques that sustain our natural resources.
Read MoreWell-designed buildings, in commercial and residential architecture, are well integrated with its site and use design approach that promote coherence between a building and its natural surroundings. Thus a building and its setting become one unified composition.
Read MoreWe recently completed a trip through Canadian Pacific Coast (mainly inland British Columbia and Vancouver Island). During our trip we searched for an interesting architecture than can serve as an inspiration and a reference for future projects.
With its lush forests, rugged coast and long rainy season, the Pacific coast has developed a style that is informal, organic, rustic and above all eclectic.
Here, we noticed overlapping elements of architecture:
While the styles vary, sensitivity to the environment and a desire to accentuate the natural beauty of the region lie at the heart of almost every design
We love this style here are some photos. Enjoy!
Natural, rustic architecture
Natural, eclectic, architectural elements
This restaurant was built from salvaged materials
The exterior also incorporated salvaged materials and artwork
Wonderfully eclectic entryway - all materials and artwork salvaged
Future italian restaurant - also is build from salvaged materials and artwork
Use of native materials and artwork
Design as a tribute to nature
Vivid colours in Pacific Northwest architecture
Banff Town Hall - example of natural materials, and neutral tones combined with bright colours
Sustainability doesn’t have to be a buzzword. By implementing well thought out design strategies in commercial and residential design and construction, we can make very meaningful, earth friendly, and resource efficient improvements that will also contribute to much healthier living environment and more efficient maintenance practices. The greatest sustainability gains can be achieved through well planned design even before the construction begins.
Sustainable design provides authentic, sensual and tactile experience that is grounded in what is real - what we experience through our senses. As such, sustainable design is less focus on abstract, instead it references cultural history, natural world, diversity in colours and textures, simplicity and honesty.
In addition to engaging traditional sustainability tactics such as energy efficiency, daylighting, and the use of healthy materials, the following are key to sustainable design approach:
Here are example of some inspiring projects that adhere to sustainable design principles:
The reception and mountain cafe by Harmony Home Projects
The sustainable design features includes: opening of walls, changes to layout to maximize the use of daylight and to reduce energy consumption, LED lighting, use local materials and natural finishing, to achieve durable, simple, low maintenance and timeless design.
The project received LEED Platinum/Net Zero certification and features high performance air-to-air heat exchangers; photovoltaic panels for electricity; solar thermal panels for hot water; ultra low flow/dual flush fixtures for water conservation; LED lighting; radiant heating; and IPE rain screen siding.
The sustainable features include: open floor plan to maximize natural light, clerestory windows, natural, simple elements, and timeless design.
Sustainability feature: constructing a green roof that you can potentially intercept a major portion of the storm water runoff before it gets to the impervious areas on your site. It also lessens the load on other sustainable systems you may be using, like rain gardens and permeable paving.
Resources and Photo Credits:
Photos: http://www.houzz.com
Sustainable Residential Interiors By Stelmack, Annette
Whether it is commercial or residential renovation or a new construction project, incorporating into design original artwork will add more interest and character to any space. Creative, unique and sometimes surprising objects provide for more personable, memorable and uplifting experience. That is why we always look for creative ways to incorporate original artwork any in spaces we renovate or build.
Recently we completed a commercial project that included unique artwork made out of metal cutouts, custom fabricated tables and photography taken outside the building we renovated - all artwork was designed and created by Kurt, the owner of Harmony Home Projects. The addition of unique artwork on the reception desk panels created more pleasant, inspiring and stimulating environment for visitors and staff.
Sketches for the metal artwork by Kurt of Harmony Home Projects Inc.
Designing of metal cutouts by Kurt, Harmony Home Projects Inc.
Design and metal cutouts of the mountain by Kurt Westergard /owner Harmony Home Projects Inc.
Design and metal cutouts of the mountain by Kurt Westergard /owner Harmony Home Projects Inc.
Design and photography by Kurt Westergard /owner Harmony Home Projects Inc.
Design and photography by Kurt Westergard /owner Harmony Home Projects Inc.
Kurt - the owner of Harmony Home Projects Inc.
Design and photography by Kurt Westergard /owner Harmony Home Projects Inc.
Design and photography by Kurt Westergard /owner Harmony Home Projects Inc.
Harmony Home Projects Inc. services Calgary and Calgary surrounding areas. If you’re looking for a design /build renovation company give us a call at (403) 923-2996 to discuss.
Designing and building your own home theater can be a fun process whether you have experience in design and decorating or not. However, building a home theater can also become a complicated undertaking that can lead to costly mistakes. To avoid them we listed a few simple rules to help you build your private home theater without a hitch.
Read MoreWhat do you want your basement to look like? Is there a missing room in your house that you have always dreamt about having? Basement development can give you the opportunity to create extra living space affordably - without adding on and there is no limit to finishing possibilities.
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