34 | Oregon Home TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM (HOME) WORK CUSTOM FIT: W.L. Construction IT TAKES A TEAM to execute a complex remodel — and how this team was formed is interesting, to say the least. The homeowners are longtime residents of Lebanon, Oregon, and are family friends of architect Tim Richard of JTRA Architecture + Design, who was raised in Lebanon and now resides in Portland. The two parties had been toying with the idea of a major renovation for years, and when it started to look like it would become a reality, W.L. Construction was brought on board. With that, the team was formed and the stage set. “One of the fun things on this one was that we’re in Corvallis, the architect is in Portland and the home is in Lebanon,” says Lars Campos, who co-owns W.L. Construction with his wife, Cressa. “But it all just gelled really well, and the whole project W.L. Construction collaborates to reimagine a unique home in Lebanon. BY JON BELL turned out wonderfully.” “I think a large part of this story is the collaboration,” says Cressa. “We aim to make an inclusive experience that really works for our clients and makes their vision a reality.” The nature and scope of this project meant it was best approached as a multiphase endeavor. Phase one was completed in 2019 and consisted of adding a full primary-suite addition and remodeling the rest of the living space, save the kitchen. The remodel portion entailed the removal of a dominating 6-foot-by-10-foot stone fireplace in the dining area; in its place, the team added a coffered ceiling flanked by two islands that define the new space. The homeowners also wanted to create a sunken living room in the house. To do that, W.L. Construction demolished the existing space, then shaved off about 20 inches
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