we take projects from a blank sheet of paper to completion, view our work below, and contact us if you’re interested in working together.
thank you, collin raaz ( owner )
a five bedroom four bath home with indoor living spaces that flow to the outside this home also has an extra large garage to accommodate a shop and sprinter van. the kitchen window enables a future outdoor cook station and bar with access from the inside which is where the home gets it name.
by putting the living space to the side of the home we are able to create a private outdoor living space in an urban environment since the two neighbors have their yards to the rear as is traditionally done. so all three homes benefit from this site orientation.
**this home is sold**
** Sold **
the Arcadia is the first home built in the Hemlock Homes development, and at 1676 square feet this three bedroom, plus office, two bath home is a great use of space on a skinny, deep lot.
the open floor plan with vaulted ceilings in te living areas draws you in from the entrance. the master bedroom is separated from the other bedrooms to offer greater privacy.
modern minimalist bar cabinet made out of walnut and ambrosia maple.
62”W x 16”D x 36”H
the Haven is a 4 bdrm 3 bath home with oversized RV garage. Low maintenance indoor outdoor living on a small lot this is a great modern living experience.
***currently under construction & sold***
COMPLETE and SOLD July 2022- A larger sibling of our ‘Peak’ floorplan with XL 2 car garage with a 10’ door and a mezzanine and ability to fit a Medium sized RV or Sprinter camper van, add an office and a little more living space and this is a great spacious low maintenance home. With tankless hot water heater, high efficiency furnace, quartz countertops, R21 and R49 insulation in the walls and ceilings and this will be another great addition to Hemlock Homes.
The photos are more or less organized as a tour walking through the front door then to the master and bedrooms.
We really liked how the master bath tub/shower combo came together and would certainly do that again.
Additionally using built in cabinets for the secondary bath linen closet and for the secondary bedroom dresser and wardrobe is once again a much better solution than sticking space wasting closets everywhere that make everything feel smaller. But I’m also on a quest to destroy boring simple closets. Here the only two are a walk in for the master and the two sided entry coat closet that’s accessible from both entrances.
****sold****
a three bedroom two bath open floor plan
similar to the Arcadia this design balances open communal spaces with private living space to create a livable, enjoyable home. be sure to watch the final tour of the completed home.
the two sided coat closet that allows for access from front or garage entrance was a fun functional design add. as are the ‘rooflights’ marking the entrance to the home.
a minimalist mid century modern entertainment center
with grain wrapped walnut this console tapers as it wraps around creating a narrowing waterfall effect.
plans available in our store
63”L x 20”H x 15”D
Wedge was a fun quick adirondack chair project, there is a short build video and a free set of plans, I didn’t think it would turn out as nice as it did so we didn’t get a lot of photos but hopefully you’ll download the plans and try building your own.
plans available in here
if you do please share your work
A modern split leg walnut desk
I prefer to leave the knots and damaged parts of the wood on modern designs like these. They are so geometric and straight and clean that letting the natural imperfections show ends up creating a more compelling and unique piece at the end. (Or at least in my opinion)
Watch the build video to see the construction and check out our other videos on YouTube
a pair of mirrored oak floating night stands with under mount drawer slides to allow the drawers themselves to have two “fronts” and appear to float as well.
20” W x 11.5”H x 14”D
The Maggie Build Video
built in a historical protected neighborhood these urban bungalows mixed a classic exterior with modern open interior to create a unique and cozy functional living environment. the best of both worlds.
at just 916 sqft each unit is a two bedroom, two bathroom, with an open kitchen and living space a full sized laundry. showing that with a few simple design techniques, a lot can be gained in a small space.
using prefabricated construction methods, the entire project took only 95 days from opening the permit to receiving the certificate of occupancy. just in time for the renters to move in as the design was so well received both units were leased before construction completed. only a single dumpster pull was needed for the trash created during construction. (fun fact: leftover building materials were converted by raaz design into the butcher block counter-tops, reducing waste and personalizing the project just a little more)
a complete renovation was required for this three bedroom town home originally built in the 1970’s. it had served the admirable but destructive use as a nonprofit home for transitioning addicts and was in need of serious attention.
opening up the floor plan to bring in more natural light and removing the soffits to raise the ceiling helped bring new life to the home.
weathered floors, shaker cabinets, whitewash brick, and exposed HVAC gave the home a unique farmhouse/loft feel (a fa-loft?). the built in rustic bookcase and entertainment center and integrated concrete trivet next to the stove for hot pots and pans are some of the functional personal touches added.
breaking from our usual design mediums this bookmark highlighter was originally made as a personal tool using 3D printed materials but upon receiving positive feedback from fellow note takers and bookworms we went to the trouble of having them mass produced and are now available on Amazon.
a niche product for sure, but useful and a great design exercise.
pick up your own here: Amazon Listing
if you’re an education professional or non profit I will happily donate some to you, please contact us
a tripod mounted rifle clamp
fast single hand operation, adjustable spring tension, 3/8”-16 and 1/4”-20 threaded base. 1/2” - 2 3/4” grip range. molded urethane pads to grip and protect rifle.
we stopped production of these but still have a few left. please contact us if interested.
thank you
weight: 20 oz
4” x 4” x 2.5”