Touring Joe's Homes

OK, the blog for this title might be a tad misleading. Neither Joe nor I technically own homes. Not even one home actually, we rent. So let me clarify... Today we went for a drive so Joe could show me (and now I'm showing you) some of the homes that Joe and his company have been doing the structural engineering for. Joe, also a structural engineer, works for a company that engineers some seriously amazing high-end residential structures. And being in $ilicon Valley, I'm sure you can imagine what people are willing to build.

So off we went!

Me and My Personal Tour Guide!

Buck Meadow Drive Residence

This first house was in Portola Valley, which has some gorgeous views and gigantic lots. I had to crop out the guest house from the picture because it didn't fit. And in case you were wondering, yes this house comes custom with a bedroom that has a bookcase, which secretly opens to a hideaway reading nook. No big deal.

Redberry Ridge Residence

Also in Portolla Valley, this little gem right here is actually a home that Joe's good friend and co-worker, Adam engineered. The owners just moved in and I'm sure they're having no problem settling in. I can't not drool at how gorgeous this home is.

Westridge Residence

This baby is another of Joe's amazing Portolla Valley houses. The property was fenced off so we couldn't get very close to take pictures, but you can kind of get the picture, plus there were renderings posted up on the front gate, so you can get an idea of what the place is going to look like. A 30' retaining wall, cantilevered steel beams, and seemingly endless diaphragm steps... this bad boy is every engineer's dream and nightmare all in one. It's going to be gorgeous when it's all finished.


   

Hamilton, Palo Alto  Mixed Use Building

To end our tour, we drove over to Palo Alto to see one of the bigger projects that Joe's company has been working on. Unfortunately it's pretty well covered with netting and scaffolding, but there's also a pretty cool rendering posted out front. Along with... Morris Engineering & Associates Inc. signage!!! Cheap plug for Joe's awesome company ;-)  This building is a steel and wood structure going up in the heart of downtown Palo Alto. Adam can also claim a lot of the ownership in the engineering for this one. Pretty fancy stuff.

It was pretty awesome to see so many of the buildings that Joe and his company have worked so hard to engineer. And while we may not (dare I say WILL not) ever own or live in anything so substantial, it's so cool to see it being built. I'm really proud of my hubby. I've said it before and I'll say it again. I married a genius. And a handsome genius at that! :-D