Condo in the sky Memories

Our fire marshal visit to the condo was a long awaited event. With his approval we could finally close the soffits in the new big room and install the final wood flooring. Such an event sent everyone into an accelerated renovation frenzy.

Condo in the SKY rush to FINISH again

Forces were assembled to complete as much as possible before we travel for a week. Will the change orders from the clients ever end? Everything looks wonderful but there is always room for those small modifications like redoing the big room ceiling at the final hour.

Condo in the SKY rush to FINISH

Bedrooms are finished but Our BIG ROOM has finally reached it final stages. Two forces descended upon the space in one day to finish the major items before we travel abroad. Final painting will follow as we wait for our new furnishings in 2010. We look forward to the coming holiday season when we can experience our completed condo hideaway.

Condo in the SKY "Defining Moment"

A dynamic team was gathered to finish this task in two days. We are grateful for the assistance of the Carlyle Towers staff during these times of STRESS.

After many days of negotiations and discussions, a fire protection solution was found that created a loop system and removed the need to change existing main lines to distribute the water protection. This final phase allows installation of the long awaited wood flooring in the big new room of the condo. Once the Fire Marshall approves the installation, we can close all the holes which were needed to install our system. Test has been scheduled for the following morning.

Condo in the SKY Light

As final refinements are being implemented in the condo, we enjoy our first sunset from our enclosed balcony after the long work day has ended. We look forward to many more experiences.

Condo in the SKY continues SLOWLY

The soffit is ready for protection distribution.

But, we can not move the existing without a permit!

In every project there seems to be one factor which always slows the progress of the work beyond all expectations and good scheduling. Completing the fire protection system in a timely manner has brought all activity to a standstill while we wait for a permit to realign the system. After many hours of research into the City of Alexandria archives and many consultant reviews, the implementation has not begun. Finishing the large open space may be the last space finished before we can move in our final furnishing. We all hope for a better day very soon.

Condo in the SKY continues AGAIN

Some living begins as more things get done.

A soffit here and another there to complete our work.

A little trim will always make things look nice.

First move will require a few revisions before installation.

Energy conservation comes FIRST to make our day.