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Zebrawood (California Academy of Science)
Posted on 03. Nov, 2009 by Mike Bradford.
Bradford Construction recently completed a large steel and woodworking project at the CAS (California Academy of Science) We were hired to work in conjunction with Thinc Design out of New York to help finalize the design and build all of the animal enclosures in the large glass “Bola” at the Academy. [...]
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When is a design finished?
Posted on 03. Nov, 2009 by Mike Bradford.
When is a design finished? William De Kooning said of finishing a painting, “There is really no end, I just stop.” So if there is no end to a design how are we to know when to stop designing and start building? [...]
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EcoResign by 3Form
Posted on 26. Oct, 2009 by Mike Bradford.
EcoResign by 3Form:
Bradford Construction has used 3Form “eco-resin” on a number of projects. The most recent is the California Academy of Science. We developed, designed and built the Chameleon enclosures at the new Academy in Golden Gate Park. The 3Form “eco-resin” is a great product and it comes in many different designs. We choose the “Ting Ting” with natural reeds cast inside to help screen the Chameleons from one another. It is easy to use, and incredibly strong. Visit 3-Form at www.3-Form.com .
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How to Turn a Dream into Reality
Posted on 25. Aug, 2009 by Mike Bradford.
Tired of your house? Purchased a new home with the desire to modify it? Purchased some land and want to build your dream home? You might have a small idea of what you want or you may have extensive knowledge of construction and architecture. Either way, you need to begin the “Process”. The Process is what it takes to build your dreams into reality. [...]
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Why you shouldn’t fire your Architect
Posted on 25. Jun, 2009 by Mike Bradford.
If you have hired an architect whose only job is to design and deliver your new home exactly the way you had imagined, then why would you remove them from the project when the ground breaking begins in order to save money, potentially at the sacrifice of your ultimate vision? In these strained economic times, many people who are looking to rebuild their homes, and trying to find ways to save money, are doing exactly this. Many times treating the architect as a draftsman and leaving it up to themselves, their Contractor or their designers to help with the finish details. What people are missing is that they have an expert who has worked to develop a solid set of blueprints that accurately portrays their dreams, who have sifted through all of the design and permit processes and who, more than anyone but the themselves, understand the vision the best. [...]
