Resources
Listed in Alphabetical Order
UPDATED: 9/22/08
Local Builders

Construction Zone
The Sentinels, Sentinels West, West Meadows (#137), Yarrow home, Dangberg remodel
Gerd has been building homes for individuals and developers in Kirkwood for quite some time. He lives close by on the Nevada side giving him quick access to work daily on his projects. A quality builder and top professional makes him superior when it comes to satisfying his clients.
Gerd Reichardt
Phone (775) 781-0576
constzone@aol.com

Craig Tatum Construction
General building contractor specializing in custom homes, additions and remodeling. Over 20 years as Alpine Co. resident and member of Alpine Co. Chamber of Commerce.
Craig Tatum
Phone (530) 694-2987
Vegard94@earthlink.net

Hamann Construction
East Meadows (#210, 226, 310, 421, 501, 508)
Juniper Ridge (#813)
Hamann Construction is another great choice in contractors with a long standing reputation in Kirkwood. Living in Gardnerville, Randy has many projects both in the valley and Kirkwood.
Randy Hamann
Mobile (775) 781-1058
Fax (775) 265-4406
RTHCONST@msn.com

JC Construction
West Meadows (#29, #42, #154), East Meadows (#203A/B, #529), Edelweiss #15, Juniper Ridge (#803, #804).
JC has over 16 years experience in the construction industry and over 10 years experience in Kirkwood. In addition to his expertise in the field, he is a skilled miller. You will see mantels, railing, custom trim and much more in the homes he builds. You will also see some of his mill work at Edgewood Golf Course in Lake Tahoe and Red’s 395 Grill in Carson City.
John C. Caruana
Office Address – 2556 Precision Dr., Unit F
Minden, NV 89423
Office (775) 267-9169
Cell (775) 560-9164
Fax (775) 267-5892
jc_const@msn.com

Jensen Construction
West Meadows (#151)
East Meadows (#212, 216, 222, 312, 409, 414, 503, 504, 511, 512, 522, 602, 705, 708, 709)
Juniper Ridge (#817, 8l8/8l9)
Chris Jensen
Phone (530) 541-8642
Mobile (530) 318-5333
Job site (209) 258-8437
jjconst88@sbcglobal.net

"Quality is the bottom line." Quality craftsmanship, customer relationships and customer satisfaction are the trademarks of Jensen Construction. Owner and general building contractor, Chris Jensen began his construction business in Kirkwood in 1985, building a classic cedar chalet on the edge of the West Meadow for the Frank Hoaglund family. Since then, he has completed 17 custom homes in Kirkwood and prides himself in working with a team of the finest architects/designers, structural engineers, sub-contractors as well as his own quality finish carpenters. "He believes the best houses are not just commodities, they are dreams come true!" Chris has been an avid Kirkwood skier since the early 1970's. He is an "outdoor enthusiast" and enjoys all aspects of living, recreating, and working in the Sierra.

Whatford Construction
West Meadows (#58, 96, 66)
East Meadows (#221 302, 303, 506, 507, 509, 601, 703, 706, 712)
Palisades (#6)
Frank Whatford
Phone (209) 258-8800
Mobile (530) 277-6318
irie@volcano.net

Frank Whatford is a 20 year Kirkwood resident, 14 year west side homeowner, and a proud 30 year season ski pass holder. Since starting Whatford Construction in 1991, Frank has ten plus homes completed, numerous remodels, (including an extensive remodel on his own west meadows home), and established himself as one of the valley’s respected residential builders. He still enjoys all the recreational "fun hog" stuff that originally attracted him to Kirkwood—skiing, (alpine, telemark, cross country, and backcountry), mountain biking, hiking, river rafting, and ice skating the local lakes. Frank's wife, Lisa, is involved with working and training search and rescue dogs and works actively with the ski patrol's avalanche dog program.
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Architects

Beers/Withington Architecture
Lost Cabin
Juniper Ridge Duplexes #808, #809
East Meadows #207
Holden Withington
Phone (206) 322-3884
http://www.beerswithington.com
holden@beerswithington.com

Beers/Withington is a small architecture and landscape architecture firm with the experience and skills to design homes for the rigors of snow country and the high alpine environment. We've been fortunate to work for a number of years in the Kirkwood valley and understand the unique process and product required for successful projects. We believe that the core principals of simplicity, clarity, value and delight can be achieved in any stylistic context. Building something new is a significant task and we work hard to make the process both pleasant and rewarding for our clients.

Cooper Kessel Architect and Associates
West Meadows (#25, 159, 160)
East Meadows (#201-202, 218, 225, 226, 302, 421, 504, 507, 701, 708, 711)
Cooper Kessel
Phone (209) 532-1123

Cooper Kessel, Architect, and Associates are a division of Alternative Energy Designs, Inc. which was established in 1984 and is located in Sonora, CA. High elevation design is an area of specialty with numerous buildings completed in areas of heavy snowfall. We view each of our projects as a unique challenge. We pride ourselves in the continued expansion and improvement of our capabilities to produce and deliver high quality designs, technical expertise, and professional services for our wide range of clientele. Our reputation has been our primary source of new clients over the years.

Graham Simmons, Architect and Builder
East Meadows (#222, 226, 302, 415, 504, 507, 517, 701, 706, 710)
West Meadows (#17, 55, 80, 96, 132, 148)
Juniper Ridge (#815)
Palisades (#4)
Graham Simmons, AIA
Architecture, Engineering and Construction
1328 Bay View Place
Berkeley, CA. 94708
Phone (510) 849-9101
graham@GrahamSimmonsArchitect.com
http://www.GrahamSimmonsArchitect.com

Graham Simmons, Architect and Builder is an architecture and design/build firm with offices in Berkeley and Kirkwood. We provide residential and commercial architectural services for clients looking for pleasing and practical design solutions, as well as offering the highest level of craftsmanship to selected construction projects. Alpine architecture is our specialty, and we have broad experience solving the design problems of the high mountain environment. Graham has been a resident of Kirkwood for over 30 years, and combines capturing the natural beauty of the mountains with functional strategies for living in the mountains into all of his projects.

John Miller Architects
http://www.jmarch.com
Local Projects:
Sun Meadows I remodel (current)
Kirkwood Recreation Center)
Future Phases:
The Meadows Lobby Renovation–Interior design
John Miller, AIA
Phone (650) 960-0500
Fax (650) 960-0555
john@jmarch.com
Caroline Scott
Phone (805) 801-7291
carolinejscott@aol.com

"Our mission is to make the process of designing and building your home as important and satisfying as the final product." Homeowners residing in the Bay Area, benefit greatly from this alliance having the architect close at hand during planning and design AND an experienced project manager 'on-site' during construction.

John Miller, AIA and Caroline Scott form a unique alliance in providing homeowners with planning, design, project management, and construction administration services. Carolyn has extensive knowledge and experience with the local government agencies, utilities, weather conditions, and labor resources. John Miller is the president of John Miller Architects located in Mountain View, CA. Our reputation is built on quality, beauty and a great building experience.

VFA (Vladimir Frank Architects)
Architecture, Planning, Interiors
Local Projects Caples Crest Lodge
West Meadows (#140 Duplex)
Palisades (2 homes)
Vladimir Frank, AIA
Phone (408) 370-3610
vfa1@vfarchs.com
http://www.vfarchs.com

Vladimir Frank, AIA Architects is a local award winning firm operating both in Kirkwood and in the Bay Area. Our diverse practice includes high-end residential and resort projects, housing, colleges and other commercial work, including interior architecture, programming and planning. Every project we undertake is a unique collaboration of client's wishes and dreams, special concerns of the locality and site, and the highest architectural standards. Vladimir Frank, the firm principal, has been practicing architecture in the United States and Europe over several decades. In addition he serves on KCA's Design Review Board and has been residing in Kirkwood for several years. This allows him a special insight into county and local approval processes, as well as first-hand experience with special climate and locality issues in Kirkwood.

Zirbel Architect
http://www.zirbelarchitect.com
143 Larkspur Dr, Palisades #21, The Kirkwood Lodge & Village, The Kirkwood Inn remodel, Master Plan of Kirkwood Village
Dennis E. Zirbel, Architect
A Professional Corporation
Phone (530) 582-8979
dennis@zirbelarchitect.com

Dennis E. Zirbel, Architect has designed award-winning homes in Northern California, each unique to its site and the owner's needs. Our designs push the envelope in defining and creating an owner's vision. At every phase of a project, our designs fully embrace the site, green building technologies and the surrounding area, as inspiration and design direction. He has designed or worked on over eighteen (18) resort/recreation facilities in the Lake Tahoe/Truckee area and over 300 residences in both Nevada and California. In addition, I possess the common sense required for mountain architecture; namely using local materials properly, and taking into consideration the peculiarities of the site, the climate, the wind, the views and most importantly the buildings function. My continued success comes from being flexible with regards to design style but committed to one design philosophy: design structures that elicit the same response from the heart as great music or poetry does from the soul.

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Designers
Ben Fagan Designs
West Meadows (#24, 124)
East Meadows (#220, 409, 423, 512, 521, 522, 601, 602, 603, 705, 709, 715)
Juniper Ridge (#815, 818)
Ben Fagan
Phone (530)541-3520
bfdesigns@sbcglobal.com

Ben Fagan Designs is a small Alpine design firm that has been located in Lake Tahoe for nearly 25 years. We specialize in new custom residences and remodels. We work close with the client through all phases of design, submittals with agencies, and work with the contractor to insure the projects are developed as planned. Please contact our office for additional information. We look forward to working with you.


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