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seemed," Christopher says. "The house is set on a horseshoe but within that there were right- angle walls. The existing kitchen was a diamond shape rotated 45 degrees off a diamond-shaped living room." "The odd angles actually worked to our advantage by creating visual interest," Bowen says. "We used rhythm and rep- etition in the materials around the angles to help move one's eye continuously around the room. By utilizing the angles instead of fighting them, the new design actually beckons one to continue to explore the space." A little extra space was needed to make it all work, and that space had to come at the expense of another room. "We also incorporated an unused guest bedroom along with a small addition of space to cor- rect one of the odd angles in an obtrusive location for integra- tion in the new design format," David says. To further enhance the gran- deur of the new kitchen, the project team incorporated a barrel vaulted ceiling. "It's the first thing everyone notices and comments on," Bowen says. "Architecturally, I think, without it the kitchen may not be quite so unique and breathtaking." This "wow" factor did not come easily, however. "Integration of the barrel ceiling with all of the different mate- rial elements proved to be the most challenging part of the construction process," David recalls. "Christopher's utilization of Revit coupled with our on-site use of multiple laser plumb and level tools allowed us to coordi- nate intersection and transition points. Our superintendent/lead carpenter could create templates in the field and then create the material elements in the shop." The project design phase took about 10 weeks, and the actual remodel took about 10 months. The homeowners are loving their new kitchen and the project team takes a great deal of satisfaction in a job well done. "The best compliment is the many referrals our team has received from this project," Bowen says. "The homeowners invite friends, family and neigh- bors over to check out every detail of the kitchen to get ideas, and a reputable design and build team to refer to for their own projects." "Over the years of creat- ing some awesome projects, we have been rewarded with some incredible friendships as a byproduct, and this project continues that trend," David says. "The most awesome part for me is being invited to many gatherings and parties with their family, friends and business col- leagues and feeling like part of the family." QR Allen Barry writes about remodeling and construction from Chicago. 14 August 2014 QR ForResidentialPros.com PROJECTS: Master Design Solutions A bar area extends the entertaining space beyond the kitchen in this Austin, Texas, home. Taking advantage of a 135-degree angle, a single island gives guests a place to congregate without being in the cook's space.