Location: Fairbanks
Design: Farrell Homebuilding LLC
Construction: Farrell Homebuilding LLC

This modern new construction home was designed for a 5-star-plus energy rating and incorporates movable insulation on a major scale. This concept helped to create a building fit for the extreme climate of interior Alaska.  Read more about it in the January 2011 issue of Fine Homebuilding Magazine.

Location: Haines
Design: Farrell Homebuilding LLC
Construction: Farrell Homebuilding LLC

Built by Patrick and his wife, Caroline, this cabin is situated in a remote location where all materials came by boat or were hauled by hand. The trees were harvested, hauled, peeled, and stacked by hand on site. The cabin consists almost exclusively of southeast Alaskan lumber and salvaged goods.

Location: Anchorage
Design: Farrell Homebuilding LLC
Construction: Farrell Homebuilding LLC

Incorporating traditional rooflines with a modern touch, this home has a timber-framed ceiling and craftsman touches throughout. A first floor master bedroom and wheelchair access at all entries offer an age-in-place home. Built with very high thermal energy efficiency, this home has 4” of additional foam on the walls and under slab. Wide plank white oak flooring and a reclaimed brick fireplace make for a warm space.

Location: Anchorage
Design: Farrell Homebuilding LLC
Construction: Farrell Homebuilding LLC

This Queen Anne-style new construction was designed to provide a modern and functional age-in-place home while retaining the charm and character of an earlier architectural era. A cupola, swooped rooflines, and intricate detailing are complimented by abundant natural light that maximizes southern exposure. Secret rooms and passageways add a playful element for grandkids and home owners alike. To accommodate the constraints of a standard residential lot and the desire to fit a living room, the garage is set back, its swooped roof mimicking the lines of the main house, allowing for a side entry and mudroom. The home is set up for future wheelchair access, featuring a residential elevator that serves each level of the house, including the garage.

Location: Juneau
Design: Farrell Homebuilding LLC
Construction: Corban Custom Construction

Situated in one of Alaska’s oldest neighborhoods, this home is perched on an impressively steep slope and its only access is via a network of boardwalks. The lot was deemed unbuildable until the current home owner recognized its potential. We worked to create a home that took advantage of the sweeping views of Gastineau Channel and downtown Juneau. Its foundation straddles seasonal runoff with a series of concrete buttresses and timber bracings. The rooflines are in keeping with the neighborhood and the materials tell the story of southeast Alaska. Salvaged wood from a Prince of Wales cannery make up the floors and stairs; timbers, siding and decking are from a local sawmill.

Location: Anchorage
Design: DJA Architects/Arete
Construction: Farrell Homebuilding LLC

This contemporary new construction duplex features two private 3-bedroom units. Working within the time constraints required by our client’s 1099 exchange, we broke ground in December and finished the project in April. The building backs up to Fish Creek and each unit enjoys views of the creek and abundant natural light.

Location: Anchorage
Design: Farrell Homebuilding LLC
Construction: Farrell Homebuilding LLC

Originally a ranch style house built in 1956 in downtown Anchorage, this renovation created a second floor space to maximize southern exposure as well as a guest bedroom and bath. The existing house was updated, and additional insulation was added to obtain a 5-star energy rating. Interior details include a custom staircase that merges hardwood and steel.

Location: Haines
Design: Farrell Homebuilding LLC
Construction: Farrell Homebuilding LLC

This functional yet charming workshop was constructed with local southeast Alaskan materials. Large sliding doors fully open the east and south walls to expose the corner post and knee braces, maximizing connection with the outdoors. Timbers were milled from trees on this remote property and windows were crafted on site to align when doors are open or closed.

Location: Anchorage
Design: Red House Workshop
Construction: Farrell Homebuilding LLC

The kitchen was the focus of this custom remodel. High windows allow for lots of natural light. Recessed into a maple wall is an herb garden.

Location: Anchorage
Design: Farrell Homebuilding LLC
Construction: Farrell Homebuilding LLC

This major remodel retained the classic shape of the original house while integrating modern layout and materials. The entire house was lifted off of its foundation to create a basement with natural light while preserving the historical front entry. The interior and exterior of the house were completely renovated.

Location: Anchorage
Design: Farrell Homebuilding LLC
Construction: Farrell Homebuilding LLC

A complete makeover of a house that as the homeowner said she wanted to feel a bit more “Portland.” The new addition provides a sunny dining room and kitchen. A trapdoor in the floor of the kitchen leads to a cylindrical root cellar made from an aluminum culvert.

Location: Fairbanks
Design: Farrell Homebuilding LLC
Construction: Farrell Homebuilding LLC

Built by Patrick on a remote Alaskan river at age 19, this 10’ x 14’ cabin was constructed entirely of local materials, including spruce log walls and a sod roof.  Patrick lived here alone for a year before attending art school.

Location: Girdwood
Design: Farrell Homebuilding LLC
 

Location: Anchorage
Design: Farrell Homebuilding LLC
Construction: Farrell Homebuilding LLC