2024
Year of construction
Latest Update
In June 2024, we broke ground on the massive new retaining wall that we are required to build in order to gain permission to rebuild our house. We completed that by the end of September and began work on the foundation for the main house at that time. Stay tuned for more. In the meantime, read more about our guiding principles, biggest challenges, and why we choose to rebuild despite the obstacles (like the permitting timeline).
Building progress in pictures
April 2024 – Ready to start with an empty building site.
June 2024 – Starting to build the massive retaining wall
June-July – After drilling 18 holes 17 feet below bedrock, it was time to put the steel beams in the ground.
Our Quality Control Expert in the family gave the green light for some materials.
July-August – Building the wall, culminating in layer of shotcrete.
August-October – To prepare for the new foundation, the last pieces of debris were removed, and more holes were drilled 21 feet down for seven caissons consisting of steel cages filled with concrete. All inspectors gave the green light for our new foundation.
