G. Christianson Construction Office
Stripped down to the studs
When Greg and Rose purchased the old First Alternative Co-Op building on 4th street, A LOT of work was necessary to bring it up to modern standards. We expanded the building on three sides with new additions, dug out the crawlspace to create a basement, added a front porch, a back porch and a handicap ramp. The interior spaces were all upgraded to our custom home quality. The exterior was fully replaced with durable materials to last through our wet weather, such as HardiePlank siding and trim.
“My Mom and Dad wanted the business legacy to grow beyond their dining room table, so they created a beautiful space downtown to allow G. Christianson Construction to thrive.”
Carl Christianson, Owner
PROJECT DETAILS
Exceptional Lighting
We believe that almost every project can benefit from exceptional lighting. For our office remodel, we asked our lighting designer to help us with the "heart" of lighting, and what you need the light to do. Then we focus on the "soul" of lighting. This is the aesthetic, how you want the light to look and feel.
Framing the Back Porch
Our design often focuses on how to maximize space. We added a covered front and back porch to use as our lunch area.
Solar Panels & Batteries
We increased our solar array to 10KW and added a 32 KWH battery system. In addition, air-sealing and extra insulation on all sides help reduce energy costs. We selected a Blue Ion battery system to provide uninterrupted power to our office during outages and keep us in business when the "Big One" hits. The Blue Ion batteries have a 21 Year life expectancy, zero maintenance, safe operation and provide the best value for off-grid living.
Live Tile Edge
We brainstormed how to connect the full-height backsplash tile from the edge of the upper cabinet and the edge of the countertop. We came up with this live edge detail in collaboration with our tile installer, where we highlighted the uniqueness of the diamond tiles by removing one tile set.
Walnut Cabinet Insert
We love the way the walnut, black cabinets, and gold hardware complement each other! The LED strip light is inlaid in the walnut for display, the ornate cabinet door style takes the common shaker door to the next level, and the change in cabinet depth all create a beautiful furniture piece in the Design Office.
Custom Board & Batten Wainscoting
Our carpenters custom built this board & batten wainscoting, with the batons spaced apart in the correct proportion for the size of the room.
Services Provided
- Full Office Remodel - New additions - Custom cabinetry - Created a basement - Front and back porch - Handicap ramp - Hardie Plank Siding - Solar panels - Tile backsplash - Custom board and batten wainscoting
What our Clients are Saying
“Anytime we work with historic projects, we find unique challenges. We use our experience and creativity to find a path to the perfect finish”
Steve Schoonover, Superintendent, G. Christianson Construction
See the Historic Craftsman Front Porch project
“Excellent attention to detail, aesthetics, and quality before, during, and after the (bathroom remodeling) process.”
Liz Pearce, Corvallis
“During both projects, the Christianson crew was very helpful and easy to work with. We did some on-the-fly reconfiguration, and I was impressed with the flexibility of everyone involved. The subcontractors were superb, and everything came together on schedule and budget.”
Anna Ellendman, Corvallis
