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Hawaii Home + Remodeling - July 2010
Opened House-
Major structural changes let light and life into this Kailua home.
"The team’s goal was to open the space both horizontally and vertically to let more light in and create a welcoming, airy, indoor-outdoor feel."
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May 2010
Barker Kappelle Construction, LLC. received a Grand Award for the Takahashi Residence. The division entered was residential remodel up to $150,000.00.
  
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Luxury Home Magazine - April/May 2010
A Green Building Ohana-Barker Kappelle Construction, LLC, is featured in the May-June 2010 issue of Luxury Home Magazine.
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| Barker Kappelle Construction, LLC at the BIA Home Building and Remodeling Show |
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Barker Kappelle Construction, LLC, will be appearing with an exhibit at the BIA Home Building and Remodeling Show January 29-31, 2010, Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall.
Last years the convention was a great success! see pictures
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Hawaii Home + Remodeling - Nov 2009
New And Improved!
This one-story condo combines traditional Japanese and island-style design to function on multiple levels.
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Hawaii Home + Remodeling - September 2009
Know Your ABCs - Architects, builders and contractors to know
Building and remodeling jobs are complicated. But great architects, builders and contractors live and work by principles that are actually quite elementary: build it local, make it simple, and keep it honest. The industry professionals profiled here keep the dream of a new or remodeled home alive in Hawaii, even in tough economic times. Read on to find out what they can do for you.
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Hawaii Home + Remodeling - August 2009
LIGHT AND AIRY
Simple design and calming colors evoke a peaceful atmosphere in this Kailua home. Barker Kappelle Construction took advantage of trade winds by using roof-to-wall vents that allow for passive cooling. They also installed Halo recessed can lights with sloped cans for downward lighting, which use straight-on angles to provide maximum light distribution.
Architect: Kelso Architects
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Hawaii Home + Remodeling - May 2009
It's a Remodel ... Relax.
Go from mess to success without losing your head. It may be impossible to take all the stress out of your remodeling process. But you can reduce it with the right planning and preparation.
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Hawaii Home + Remodeling - August 2009
Get Vertical 200 square feet
Barker Kappelle Construction LLC partner Phillip Barker says there are “all sorts of things homeowners can do” to take a small space from basic to beautiful, “and there’s no need to spend a great amount to do it.” Take his own top-story condo (left), for instance. Barker jazzed up the bland space by simply raising the 8-foot ceiling to the roof line. To his surprise, there was even an existing window above the previous ceiling. Utilizing the living room’s vertical space instantly opened up and enlivened the feel of the entire condo. Barker also added lighting above the soffit on the opposite side of the room. The light reflects upward, highlighting the high ceiling and providing low-glare, soft light. “At night, it creates a really nice effect,” he says.
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