2 posts tagged “architecture”

100% CDs for Sanchez were submitted yesterday.  It's a huge relief to have this off of my shoulders for the time being.  Now back to the design projects that I had to put off for the last few weeks.  Berith, Canaan, Living word, Strong Tower: I'm back.

Wendy and I were at the house Saturday to clarify tome items, check on progress, and pick-up/deliver the water heater.  During a pause, Wendy's cousin's friend who is helping out pulled us aside to show us a project another project he is doing.  Similar to us, it's an addition in a garage, one bedroom, a bathroom, and an office.  He's doing that work for $60,000.

Within that context he questioned why we are doing so much?  Spending the money  we're spending and dealing with all of the headaches.  He is of the opinion that this is not our dream home.  We are young and we are architects, so we must make money.  We could just do enough for 2-3 years then we move on, sell the house, and do what we really wanted.  After all the ceilings downstairs are only about 7'-0" high, and we could do better then this in a few years (his opinion).

This coming from a builder who sees houses as investments, flipping them to make money.

Later, I asked Wendy if we were doing too much.  We both acknowledged that we're probably spending a little too much.  And it has been stressful at times.  Our project will probably surpass in market value the neighboring houses.  But you know what?  I never thought (and I don't think Wendy did either) about just putting up four walls and making a room.  We're designers and future architects.  This is an opportunity to do more then just building.  We may only live here for a few years, but it is going to be home while we're here, not just a place we stay.  

So I guess I have my answer, even if few people understand...