Project Details:

In May of 2016, the Laskaris family lost their 18,000 square foot home on Clare Isle in Lake Delton to a lightning strike. That August, the family began demolition and making plans to rebuild their home into a Mediterranean-style dwelling.

Two years later, dissatisfied with the general contractor they had been consulting with, Nick and Eva met with Tom Holtz, the Owner of Holtz Builders Inc. Tom referred them to a new architect and continued to assist them throughout the entire drawing process. October of 2018 Nick, Eva, the Architect’s staff (ADCI) and Holtz Builder’s staff met to review schematic design plans.

The Challenges and Our Solution:

Mid construction, the Owner’s requested changes to the Verandas arch & column details and ceiling which caused some project delays while waiting for the finalized plans. With winter weather fast approaching and a delivery of six separate shipments, it was all hands on deck to install the large sized windows that were predesigned by the window manufacturer due to the wind loads on the large window wall. The island gets strong winds off the lake in all directions, so the EIFS contractor set up scaffolding and mandatory screening to protect any debris from going into the lake.

Casework and countertops for the kitchen & bath designs as well as flooring selections were provided by suppliers hired by Nick and Eva. When it came time for installation, the casework supplier started the install but could not complete it, creating another setback. Once again, the Superintendent and Project Manager requested all hands on deck to complete the casework installation to prevent any further scheduling delays.

Fun Fact: The final item to complete on the project was the extensive 7’w x 14’h custom front entry door, complete with an arch top and six glass panels in a rich finish to welcome and awe all that see it. Close supervision of the door installation on the day it was delivered was a must so that this one-of-a-kind door was not damaged.