mollymael
5 out of 5 stars
The process of building our home, from the first brain storm sessions at Eric’s office to knocking out the final “punch list” was more than just fun….It was a blast! Often we are asked about our home building experience and often others share stories of stress and conflict during their own process. Partnering with Eric was the best decision we made and set the tone for a wonderful building experience. We interviewed many architects and even started down the design path with another group before settling on Flat Rock. Eric offers an incredible opportunity for anyone who wants their new home to be uniquely theirs. A glance through Eric’s website shows a wide spectrum of styles and aesthetics. Eric listens well. He worked so hard to make sure his skills and talents developed our dreams and ideas, rather than fitting our vision into his particular style as so often happens with other architects. My wife Molly and I and our three children have been in our new home for two full years now. We started the design process with Eric Richmond at Flat Rock Productions in the summer Molly was pregnant with our third child. Our daughter Tahlia came premature and we spent several weeks at the UW Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Lots of scary thoughts and concerns for a young family. I remember vividly when we unrolled the first drawings Eric had for us across Molly’s hospital bed. They were of the barn that we would build first and fill with belongings. The same barn I’m looking at now, its board-and-bat siding just being touched by the first silvering touches of time. I share that beginning, months before we broke ground, because so much of what we love and appreciate each day about our home is how much we enjoyed the entire process. So many fun and exciting moments shared with good people. Sitting on the hospital bed next to Molly we tried to decide if we should postpone the whole thing. If ever there was a moment to apply the brakes and delay the process, this was it. The excitement of seeing those drawings, the way Eric put our ideas on paper and made them seem real was the moment we decided to move forward. Take a walk from Eric’s office over to Useless Bay Coffee Co. You won’t get much time to chat with Eric because he will be greeted by so many local friends, so take the time to look around at all the custom glass, metal, concrete, landscaping and other artistic medium incorporated into UBC. Eric is well respected throughout the local arts community and we were excited to incorporate several of his ideas into our home including metal work, timber framing, concrete, and landscape design. It is easy to share the fun we had working with Eric and it's hard to stop writing while the images and memories are tumbling around in my head! Walking through your own home someday will bring memories and emotions to the surface. They should bring a smile to your face and a story to your lips. Eric truly loves what he does. I think anyone will find that his passion for the work, his easy manner and considerate nature will help create the same type of fond memories I am reliving as I sit at the kids craft table looking out at our silvering barn.