Take a look at these dramatic before and after images of our recent kitchen remodel in Altadena. The original kitchen was small and situated in a tight corner of the house, which also housed the home’s washer and dryer, making it difficult for another person to work within the kitchen. Without adding square footage, but […]
Take a look at this dramatic before and after of our recently completed kitchen remodel. Without adding square footage, but creatively designing the interior layout, our client now has a kitchen and laundry area that complements the space. For even more photos of the kitchen and other details of this project, including a master bedroom […]
HartmanBaldwin is proud to be recognized by the Claremont Architectural Commission in the following categories for Excellence in Design. Our thanks to our clients, partners and other contributors on another rewarding year of outstanding architecture and construction. Citrus Glen at Pitzer Ranch Barn & Pump House Excellence in Design Award, Restoration Category As part of the […]
Take a look at our rehabilitation project of a landmark 1910 English Arts and Crafts home by Arthur R. Kelly within the prominent Oak Knoll neighborhood of Pasadena. The work on this residence demonstrated the ability to work within the stringent requirements for a landmark house and achieve a compromise that retains the historic materials and […]
I came across this quote in a book review and it gave me pause beyond its intended context. “…pull a thread here and you’ll find it’s attached to the rest of the world.” The interconnectivity of our present world is increasing at exponential levels. From using our collective computers in processing the Human Genome project to […]
Transcendence Wines is a small, husband-and-wife run winery dedicated to making exceptional cool-climate Syrah, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from some of the finest vineyards in Santa Barbara County’s acclaimed Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Rita Hills wine growing regions. Joey and Sara Gummere make their wines with care and integrity, in small lots and limited […]
Camping along the central coast with his family, Bill Baldwin’s young daughter (a great ambassador for their family) befriended a young girl her age. The two families met, great campfire discussions ensued and soon The Baldwins became fast friends with The Gummeres, owners of Transcendance La Encantada Vineyard. The new friends found a shared passion […]
Our Graphic Designer, Danielle Doster, organized HartmanBaldwin’s first every Pumpkin Carving Contest. To participate in the contest, all entered pumpkins were to be carved and or decorated. All HartmanBaldwin employees were eligible to participate and everyone was allowed to cast one anonymous vote. And the winning pumpkin went to none another than the organizer, […]
If you were able to celebrate with us earlier this month, you most likely noticed the dramatic change to our office landscape and hardscape. The re-design is meant to accompany new office signage, while opening the space and creating a more inviting and attractive entrance. The project included the planting of both drought tolerant and […]
To commemorate our 30 year celebration, we are excited to share with you all an exclusive limited edition HartmanBaldwin Pinot noir wine appropriately titled HB30. To provide background on how the name came about, it all began over a year ago with the idea to create a wine that was as sophisticated as our […]
