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Review of the House Project Plan
Review of the House Project Plan

Bob meets Arquitectonica's Laurinda Spear, an architect who has come up with some eye-catching and very tropical ideas for the project. Due to local zoning laws, the original concept of expanding onto the back deck has changed. Instead, the kitchen will be extended to the side. A banana leaf motif has been chosen and will appear throughout the addition.

Framing a Partition Wall
Framing a Partition Wall

Bob frames an exotic partition wall to resemble a banana leaf in a Miami kitchen renovation. The crowning pieces have been pre-cut and are ready for installtion.

Patio Plan and Demolition
Patio Plan and Demolition

Bob meets with the contractor to demo the old patio slab and layout the new banana leaf patio. An imaginary graph is applied to the patio area and the new patio shape is then measured and marked.

Ligna Laminate Material Installation in the Kitchen
Ligna Laminate Material Installation in the Kitchen

Bob joins Ed Weller, who is working on a kitchen addition. Laurinda Spear has designed a banana leaf partition that Ed's crew will be making out of a revolutionary hardened laminate material called Ligna. Ligna is also being installed in the kitchen by Jeff Grosman.

Framing Begins on the Miami Home
Framing Begins on the Miami Home

Bob frames an exotic partition wall made to resemble a banana leaf in a Miami kitchen renovation. He also pours concrete to patch a floor with contractor Ed Weller.

Celebrating on the Completed Patio and Lanai
Celebrating on the Completed Patio and Lanai

Bob gives us a final tour of the new lanai and spa. The unique banana leaf shape of the patio posed several contruction challenges, but the final product is a big success.

Final Tour of the Tropical Themed Home
Final Tour of the Tropical Themed Home

For the final show here in the Miami suburb of Kendall, Bob gives us the grand tour of the new kitchen with the happy homeowner. We see how the tropical theme has really come to life. A front garden has been added to the plans complete with plam trees and tropical plantings. Inside, a new ceiling fan has been installed and treatments added to the windows.

Architect Tour of the Home
Architect Tour of the Home

Looking at the completed kitchen and family room remodel in the Miami suburb of Kendall, Bob meets with the architect, who explains how the space came together.

Installing an Outdoor Electric Grill
Installing an Outdoor Electric Grill

Bob and contractor Ed Weller look at the outside electric grill. The Gen Air grill uses weather proof wiring and sealants to protect it from the environment. It also includes a down draft feature to keep smoke to aminimum and several grill and steamer attachments.

Discussing the Landscape Plan
Discussing the Landscape Plan

Bob meets with landscaper Ed Capote to discuss the plans for the yard. Ed has designed a lush tropical feel accenting the views from within the house.

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