It's what dreams are made of and nightmares kindled: Most home owners aspire to it; some take a few tentative steps and fewer still are crazy enough to go the full hog! This blog shares some of the trials and tribulations of a major redevelopment of a 1950s home through a cataclysmic transformation which retains the best of the last Century while metamorposing the property into a design classic fit for today's living.

Monday, December 11, 2006

WEEK 39 - Disaster (Delay = 23 weeks)


We've had our fair share of issues, mishaps and disasters during the last few months. However, the news earlier today that my brother's house has pretty much been gutted by fire - including all contents and a significant amount of family heirlooms - has put it all into perspective. While the cause of the fire is being investigated, it is likely to have been caused by an electrical fault. The end result is a total write-off and signals the start of a lengthy rebuilding project. Let's hope they'll have more luck with their building team.