New Panoramic Pics

These three pictures are stitched panoramic images of the current status of my new house. As you can see, the foundation wall molds and rebar looks to be complete. I am still in awe of how massive this house appears but as I'm told, this home will go through stages of looking big, then small, then big again as progress is made. The picture above is from the back SW corner of my house where the basketball gym is looking towards the front and NE corner of the house.

This view above is from the backyard looking forward. You can make out my wife sitting where the nook crawlspace will be. The main floor starts at the top of the foundation walls which puts me up at a good height for a fantastic view of the Columbia River and Portland Airport.

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Another view from the west wall looking east. The entire photo album is available on my Facebook's public link to the album. (New House Public Link)

UPD: High Quality Pictures of Progress

At the property today for the pool meeting in the 95 degree smoltering heat. The foundation guys were still at work putting in all the rebar and walls for the foundation wall pour next week. Below are some good HQ pictures from DSLR of progress made on the lot. These are better quality than my iPhone camera.

Footings Poured: Lots of Rebar!

After only a few weeks after breaking ground, we are making great progress on the house. The footings have been poured and as you can see, lots and lots or REBAR! With such a big foot print for the house, we'll need all the reinforcements we can get. The picture above shows the view from my six-car garage and is at approximately the main elevation. You can see the Portland Airport's control tower in the background across from the Columbia River. The view from my pool and terrace will be immaculate!
The view above shows my daylight basement where the basketball court/gym and playroom/theater room will be.
Another view looking down from my office on the main level.
Again, more rebar. You truly have to be standing here to see how much rebar there is.

Next up, stem walls for the foundation. I'm anticipating some pretty tall walls towards the front of the home where a lot of back fill will be going in to raise the front elevation. Things are coming together nicely and it's only a matter of weeks before fresh-cut lumbar!

Designing Your Dream Home

Ever considered designing your dream home? Maybe you've considered buying a piece of property but wanted to see what was possible on that vacant lot. Those were the exact things I considered when I found my award winning Street of Dreams architect and home designer, Richard White of The White House Collection (http://www.richardwhitehomedesigns.com/).

If you're considering buying a piece of land or have a lot and considering some stock plans, it's worth the dollar to have a custom home designed with the focus specifically on your needs.

Check out the design process here.

The White House Collection is a great site and shows the amazing designs that Rick has come up with. Browse his Custom Homes, Featured Designs and previous Street of Dreams designs on the site.

My plan is located under the Custom Homes tab labeled "Phan Residence".

Click here to see the 3D renderings of my house.

Thanks again Rick & Candi!