Category: Construction Updates

15 Oct 2025
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Midcentury Home Renovation Underway

October 15, 2025 (Carmel, IN) – Midcentury Home Renovation construction is now underway in Carmel. We’ve been working on the design since late 2024 with our clients who are moving back to Indiana from California.

It’s one of the larger-scale Midcentury properties in which we’ve been involved, and even includes an indoor pool. Originally built in 1959, the structure has undergone a few additions over the years. Amazingly, we were able to access original drawings for each phase.

Please check-back for the storyline, as we’ll be adding this project into our gallery and sharing the design and construction processes. We are especially excited about the interiors, and will be sharing renderings.

 

02 Aug 2025
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Traditional Colonial addition breaks ground

August 02, 2025 – We’re excited to report that Traditional Colonial Addition has broken-ground in the Highland-Kessler neighborhood in Indy!

We began collaborating with our client on this fun + challenging opportunity in early 2024.  Having done a ton of thinking and research prior to engaging, our client was able to articulate their overall aesthetic preferences on day one (traditional exterior, colonial maximalist interior); a modern lifestyle in a traditional framework.

The further we engaged, the richer the design solution, details, and finish palette became.  We can’t wait to share this inspired story (maybe our most-elaborate kitchen design ever), so please check-back on the HAUS project page for updates to the design + the WERK project page for construction process updates!

23 Mar 2025
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Mid Mod Reimagined Underway

March 23, 2025 (Carmel) – Mid Mod Reimagined design is nearing completion and WERK is closing-in on beginning demolition!

This is one of a handful of excellent design opportunities that we engaged with our clients in or around spring 2024.  For this challenge, we’re collaborating with our client to reimagine this 1960 Harry Cooler original located in south Carmel.

We can’t wait to share the design story with you inside and out.  Please check the HAUS project page for exterior and interior design updates … and the WERK project page for construction updates along-the-way!

01 Aug 2024
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Modern Rooftop Addition Kicks Off

August 1, 2024 – Our Modern Rooftop Addition, a mixed-use building in Fletcher Place, has kicked off!

This project has been in the works for a while already and we have been eager to start our build. We are helping to renovate the existing spaces, both commercial and residential, as well as add an addition to the residential suite above. This will practically double the square footage of the residential portion of the building.

Our client will continue running their company out of the commercial space post-construction, and inhabiting the unit when they are in town. Stay tuned for more updates – it won’t be one you’ll want to miss!

10 Jul 2021
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Rural Modern Pool Deck

Check out this new photo of Rural Modern pool deck.

Our client finished Phase Two of this project in summer 2021 to complete a project process that began in 2014.

Please check-back for other updates about the design + construction process!

19 Jun 2021
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Nestled in the Trees

We are so happy how Grandview is turning-out (nestled in the trees).

The pre-existing tree canopy and lakeside location is such an idyllic setting.

So much work goes into dreaming and creating a work of architecture.  Working with our clients to come-up with the design concept, then the key details may only get you 25% there.

You have to have really great communication between Owner, Architect, and Construction Team from beginning-to-end to get you to the finish-line.  We are almost to a-hundred!

 

08 May 2021
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Lumber Price Explosion

The lumber price explosion has been a hot topic for about 9 months, and the story continues.

Up to now, we have blamed COVID mainly, but also the cold weather event in Texas.  But there are some other factors at play also, per this attached article from Visual Capitalist.

These extraordinary events and costs are certainly affecting the construction industry.  However, all indicators are telling us that the design + construction markets remain as hot as ever.  How much will these circumstances affect your decision to renovate or build new?

Historical Lumber Prices - Lumber Price Explosion - Visual Capitalist
Historical Lumber Prices – Lumber Price Explosion – Visual Capitalist

15 Jan 2021
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Grandview Lakehouse Progress

Grandview Lakehouse is progressing nicely in Columbus, Indiana.

This design was greatly influenced by previous issues with the former structure on the site (water-related).

Check-out the updated story highlighting the ongoing progress!

 

01 Jan 2020
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Crazy Details

Crazy details are coming together for this Scandinavian-influenced interior build-out in the Traders Point area.

We are not sure we have achieved this level of precision previously.  In fact, our trim carpenters told us that due to the intensity of the details on this project, we can only do one like this every three years.  We must have worn them out!

We can’t wait to wrap the final 10% and share.  This is a must-see, so please come back for a look later in the new year.

29 Sep 2019
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Curious Friend Stands Watch

Now that our excellent clients have moved-in to the Bridge House, they brought along their curious friend who stands watch!

Next it’s time to work-out the little kinks, including furnishings.  As art enthusiasts and collectors, Lance and Laura have made it a priority to furnish both interior and exterior with art – starting with this friendly fellow.

He seems friendly yet curious, exuding just enough authority to help keep the peace.

21 Aug 2019
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Old Northside Construction Progress

Old Northside construction progress at 1530 Broadway Modern Villa has gone vertical.  Overall, crews have now weathered-in primary structure, and rough-ins are underway. 

Also, interior finish selections are in-process and coming together nicely. 

Soon to follow on exterior are exterior cladding, front porch structure, carriage house, lanai, upper bridge, outside grill station, and in-ground pool!

03 Aug 2019
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Jack is Happy about it

If anyone is Happy about ground-breaking at Back40House, Jack is! It’s always exciting to get a new project underway after a diligent design and planning process.

Jack didn’t even help with the design or permits, but he’s as excited as anyone (probably more) 🙂

01 Jun 2019
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Regional Modern Farmhouse Simmering

Regional Modern Farmhouse design + pricing is underway and just about ready to spring forward into construction.

This new modern house dubbed Back40House, will be located in Markleville, Indiana.  Our client’s family has owned the property since the 1800’s and we’ll be sharing that story.

So be sure to check back for updates to this project, designed by HAUS with construction management by WERK | Building Modern.  We have started a project page to share ongoing progress.

18 May 2019
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Wood Siding Underway at Bridge House

Exterior wood siding installation is underway at Bridge House in Douglas, Michigan.

Here on the elevated porch we can see how the west fin-wall and soffits are coming together.  Soon thereafter, we’ll be installing the industrial metal panels in extra dark bronze and black.  Now that rough-ins and drywall are wrapping-up, we’ll be sharing the fun stuff (exterior + interior details + finishes)!

We are working through the finer details now, including final interior fixtures, finishes, and bridge details.  Stay tuned for more updates!

27 Mar 2019
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Old Northside Villa Groundbreaking

We are excited to report that Old Northside Villa has broken ground on north Broadway Street!

In brief, this stately French Provincial-inspired estate melds traditional + modern design influences fitting for the neighborhood and client tastes.

We’ll be keeping up with progress on the project page, so be sure to check back for updates!

02 Mar 2019
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Bridge House Rough Framing Complete

We are happy to report that framers have completed most rough-framing at Bridge House.

February weather was “brutal”.  Now that windows are installed and with even colder weather coming, it’s time to focus on inside work.  Indeed, the upcoming week’s forecast says highs in the low-teens.  Let the craft rough-ins commence!

See the latest project progress photos in the project page here!

 

05 Jan 2019
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Lake Lemon Update

Lakeside Modern Cottage at Lake Lemon is nearing completion and will be ready for 2019 boating season!

Without doubt, we are grateful to our clients for the chance to collaborate with them on comprehensive architectural design, interior design, and construction management (CM via WERK | Building Modern).

As a result, this project is realizing the full benefits of direct, daily communication between Architect, Trade Contractors, and Client.

Most certainly, this comprehensive project leadership ensures design + construction alignment, including evaluation of design opportunities and alternatives along the way!

03 Dec 2018
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Colonial Modern Complete

Modern Colonial north of Coxhill Gardens in Carmel is now complete!

After about a 16-month construction process, the much anticipated move-in process finally began in late mid-October 2018.  For sure, after our clients have some time to get settled-in we’ll share more of the interiors.  In the meantime, we’ll be adding design process and renderings to the story as a placeholder.  HAUS helped client with comprehensive site planning and architectural design concepts, including a detailed interior design vision.

This project is rooted in tradition, but distinctly modern.  Please check-out the story here.