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This pair of 3BR/3BA duplexes at San Diego's Mission Beach, fit tightly into a site that was previously occupied by a single small bungalow.
AVALON COURT DUPLEXES
So Far, So Good... SO FAR, SO GOOD...
The sand-colored concrete masonry units (CMU) with the 4" split-faced bands are as designed.  The off-color blocks will not be visible when construction is complete.

Signs of Trouble...		 SIGNS OF TROUBLE...
Arched parapets over the entries at left, and the graceful curves that were to form the balconies have been changed to straight lines to save money.
Yikes! YIKES!
The framing is getting out of control. What is that odd projection at the front left just below the roof?!  That was 3" guys, not 3'! Ouch!
OH WELL...
This project is a good example of what can happen if you don't allow your architect to supervise construction.  Corners were cut, details were omitted, finishes were changed, and mistakes were made.  As a result the design intent was not realized.  Click the image for a larger comparison of the design and finished structure.