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Restored Carmel Treasure

Restored Carmel Treasure

This circa 1920 home needed some TLC to restore its original charm while updating its infrastructure. Care was taken to honor the home’s vintage roots. Most walls and ceilings are bathed in soft white with timeless accents of stone, tile and wood. In an upper story bedroom, a buttery yellow enhances the effect of natural light. Spray foam insulation brought the home into the 21st century of comfort and energy efficiency, and improved its structural integrity for future generations..

Project:
Restored Carmel Treasure
Building Design:
Larry Kahle, Architect
Photographer:
Rick Pharaoh
Charming Carmel Cottage

Rob Nicely

President & Partner

Rob studied art at the University of California, Davis and has been in the construction industry since 1980. His rare combination of technical expertise and artistic sensibility enables him to provide a unique and exceptional experience for clients. As president, Rob leads by example. He is dedicated to the highest standards of quality and customer service, and to using the latest techniques and technologies to create environmentally mindful homes.
Rob is a Certified Green Building Professional (Build It Green) and Certified Passive House Consultant (Passive House Institute). He has served on the Passive House California board of directors since January 2018. Over the years Rob has garnered several accreditations. He participates in a variety of advocacy efforts, all focused on improving the quality of homes that Carmel Building & Design produces and increasing the ecological sustainability of the building industry in general. In his leisure time, Rob enjoys sculpting and painting.