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This unique project features a 1,000-square-foot detached pool house located above a large underground sports court. The client envisioned a multi-functional indoor/outdoor space combining recreation and entertainment for their family and future grandchildren, featuring a half basketball court, a full-sized pickleball court, an elevator, and a tunnel connecting this structure to the main residence. Bringing […]

Transforming a Farmhouse into a Spacious Family Home in Sandy, Utah The Tuttle addition project showcases FOCUS Engineering & Surveying’s expertise in residential remodels and additions. Located in Sandy, Utah, this project involved a significant transformation of the Tuttle family’s existing farmhouse-style home, expanding it to a generous 4,732 square feet. Scope of Work: Enhancing […]

Celebrating Structural Ingenuity: Kiln Provo’s Architectural Triumph In September 2023, Kiln Provo opened its doors, showcasing an impressive two-story, 38,500 square foot coworking space. This award-winning project, a collaboration between MiNT Architecture and FOCUS as the structural engineer, marks a milestone as the first flex-office space designed and built from the ground up. Excellence in […]

Celebrating Excellence: Kiln Provo’s Achievement Kiln Provo, which FOCUS worked on as Structural Engineer, has won the “Most Outstanding Private Project Under $10 Million” award from Utah Construction & Design Magazine (UC&D). Project Overview: A Testament to Collaboration Opened in September of last year, this project was a proud feat of architectural and structural collaboration. […]

Principles for Successful Developments: Balancing Aesthetics and Functionality Balancing aesthetics and functionality in land development planning is a challenging yet essential task. It is central to creating appealing, sustainable, and successful developments. Aesthetics bring beauty, character, and a sense of identity to a development. Architectural design, landscaping, and the integration of art and culture can […]

Urban Alfandre got its start in 2015 with the acquisition and development of an adaptive reuse project in Alexandra, Virginia. With ties to Utah, founding principals Stephen and James Alfandre looked to the Ballpark neighborhood in Salt Lake City for their next project. Since then, the brothers have spent their time navigating Salt Lake City’s […]

LGI Homes was founded in 2003 in Conroe, Texas. The company built, sold, and closed its first community — the 337-home Summerset Estates — in approximately two years.   LGI Homes became a publicly traded company in 2013, which allowed the company to expand geographically. Today, the homebuilder operates in 20 states and is the tenth […]