architecture hands-on construction skills masonry
Hands-on masonry experience includes installing simulated stone, a concrete block fire pit, and a glass block entry panel.
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Turnstone Cove I, Yachats, Oregon, USA, 1971
Hands-on masonry experience on Turnstone Cove I included construction and installation of a stone hearth and backdrop for a metal Danish fireplace.
Applying mud base for stone hearth and backing for Danish fireplace, Turnstone Cove I, Yachats, Oregon, USA, 1971.
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Sunhollow Residence, Burbank, California, USA, 1976
Hands-on masonry experience on the Sunhollow Residence included installation of a glass block entry wall and oversight of concrete block retaining walls and slumpstone finish walls.
More experience was gained curing and waterproofing concrete block walls.
Sub reinforcing retaining wall, Lynn keeping the concrete block grout damp, and Lynn, Ginny, and Joyce applying tar-based waterproofing, Sunhollow Residence, Burbank, California, USA, 1976.
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Turnstone Cove III, Yachats, Oregon, USA, 1999-2005
Hands-on masonry experience on Turnstone Cove III included installation of simulated stone on the entry and front corners and construction of a round concrete block fire pit in the front deck.
Preparation for, and installation of Cultured Stone rock, Turnstone Cove, Yachats, Oregon, USA, 2005.
Finished Cultured Stone work on facade of Turnstone Cove, Yachats, Oregon, USA, 2005.
Laying a round fire pit in concrete block, Turnstone Cove, Yachats, Oregon, USA, 2004.
Finished fire pit in use, Turnstone Cove, Yachats, Oregon, USA, 2004.
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