VALERI IS AN ARCHITECT​​

The first floor came together pretty quickly, but I struggled with the upstairs bathroom. I tried all these cute dormers and layouts, but...

In the vein of rising to the occasion I set to designing a remodel with the least amount of exterior change. I was just operating on the...

It was a big step up in size for us and the owner was taking a big step down in size. So, on my walk around I just casually mentioned...

It was my birthday. And not a very young one at that, I was just turning 43. For the first time ever I was seriously shopping for a...

She is an old Dame more correctly called a classic 1916 farmhouse with 9'-5" ceilings and 7'-6" high windows that bring in lots of light....

Branz has produced a great series on renovation addressing each of the main eras of New Zealand architectural design. I love these books...

Recently when researching adding double-glazing to the living room I realized what I remembered as casements were modified double hung...

Now I am sure anyone who walks into the kitchen and bath is going to do a little sigh, Branz Renovate 1940-1960s, pg.65 will tell you...

What I like to call “civilized living” is an older version of the now famous Not So Big House by Sarah Susanka. I graduated from the...

Now I worked for a short stint in Property Services at the University of Otago and most of my income had accumulated in a savings...

Now I wasn’t in the best place. Suffice it to say I was worn out and exhausted from eight moves (three across an ocean). This container...

Soon after arriving in New Zealand I started noticing these clusters of adorable houses on the hillsides around town. I was attracted to...

Stepping back to when my world was turned upside down…or right side up? "Kia Ora!", begins our 2011 greeting card and my Allenby State...

705 Mabelle Street, Moscow, ID Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Fully renovated 2005 Basement unfinished Furnishings - appliances only Off-street...

What started as a project to design clothes for women with school-aged children, an under-served market, turned into more. It became...

It is always fun to see the completed project and this one is no different. I am happy to share this video that Beach Front Construction...

Peter’s garage altar is impressive. He spends hours out in it with Randy the interior designer developing it. It centers around loving...

Before I headed back to Santa Barbara for the wedding I had to give a presentation of my work to the department lecturers. I brought in...

Peter and Julie are married, construction is happening and I am back working 5 months in Santa Barbara and home 1 month in Dunedin. Rick...

I have flown back for the wedding, dress in hand and am in my seat working again for a few short weeks to pay for my flight . All talk...