A Pumice - Crete Block Home South of Albuquerque - 2008/09
This home was a challenge as we picked up the project from a previous contractor who had difficulties with the complexity of the design. The house has earthen and lime plasters throughout and adobe floors in each room except bathrooms. The unique design was developed by our client and friend Julie, who chose this very insulated wall system.
The house in progress when we arrived
The forms in place, we are ready to pour the bond beam
The trusses going up
The pumice-crete blocks which have an "R" value of 30
Fast forward a few months to the finished exterior
An exterior view of the master bath, kitchen and studio
A detail of the same kitchen portal
Exterior of the living room entry way
Earthen plasters in the entry way and hall to guest wing
The same view at a later date featuring finished kaolin
plaster on the partial wall, green adobe floor final coat
(left), and dark gold adobe floor final coat (right)
View of the tiled fireplace area with wood bancos in
the completed living room-featuring a 12 foot ceiling
Detail of the intricate beam and ceiling design by Norbert
Master bath sink with unique copper bowl and lime
plastered walls
The master tub tucked into a rounded cubby
area with Spanish tiles and copper touches
The guest bath with curved wall holding
the shower
The guest bedroom with 2-tone earthen
plasters and adobe floors
