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Sometimes the photos belie the truth. Last week, the tanks went in at Aperture Cellars. In formation and without a human element, it is hard to grasp their size. Flick left for some context. We made a lot of progress framing up the hospitality center and and its taking shape. Super excited to see this one come into form.... Have a great week! Aperture Cellars

Steel reinforced slabs fill the forms providing long lasting and super durable feature. Fresh concrete on the pedestrian bridge provides a solid foundation and a modern, architectural element for the entrance walkway at one of our Soda Canyon projects. Architect: Taylor Lombardo Architects... Landscape: Lutsko Associates See more

Jesse Katz ‘framing it up.’ Sharing a capture by @heathersandyhebert from her recent visit and tour with the visionary and award-winning wine maker at Aperture Cellars. Plus some aerial imagery from our very own Paul Niles showing the progress on the winery’s hospitality center. Signum

Framing from the foundation up. A solid foundation anchors the skeletal stud wall framing providing the necessary support for everything that follows. If it isn’t right, movement will occur resulting in cracked or crumbling walls or sagging and squeaky floors. Framing beyond the pan deck at one of our Napa Valley residential projects. ... We work with and employ some of the most highly skilled and experienced carpenters in the business to make sure we get it right.

It feels like floating. Views from this cantilevered deck overlook expansive vineyards on rolling hills. On a clear day, you can see the Bay. Cantilevered steel beams are commonly used to support architectural features, giving the illusion of an unsupported or flying edge. The 1 to 3 Rule - here’s the math.... The 1 to 3 Rule states that the overhanging portion (or unsupported length)should be 1/3 of the total length of the beam. The other 2/3 is anchored by the structure. Architect: Aidlin Darling Design Landscape: Delaney + Chin Builder: Grassi & Associates Photos: Sun Valley Photo