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Drop Ceiling

🤕 Patient: Commercial dining space in Paramus, NJ undergoing a full brand transformation Referred by: Restaurant ownership seeking visual alignment with rebranding effort, under pressure of a tight reopening deadline Diagnosis: Identity Crisis Under Pressure This restaurant was ready to show the world its new name, new story, and new level of service — but the ceiling above was still telling the old one. Flat tiles. Stale lighting. A space with no contour or cohesion. The structure overhead didn’t support the brand vision — and in hospitality, that means a space that doesn’t breathe right for customers or staff. 🩺 Symptoms & Pre-Op Conditions: -A tired, sagging ceiling grid with mismatched tiles -Poor lighting layout with no focus or rhythm -No overhead flow — just a blank canopy that dragged the room down -Coordination chaos with HVAC, sprinkler, lighting, and decor installations all clashing in the same narrow window -A countdown to re-opening that left no room for error or redo 🛠️ Treatment Plan: -We approached this like an interior spinal reset — rebuilding the ceiling from the inside out while weaving it into the evolving layout below. -Custom-curved soffits framed to guide energy, divide zones, and direct the eye naturally -New drop ceiling grid installed, square, flush, and built to house all essential system components -Integrated recessed lighting, HVAC diffusers, sprinkler heads, and access panels — clean installs with long-term serviceability -Coordinated live with all trades on-site to make sure venting, lighting, and mechanicals all landed right — no conflict, no delay -Delivered all framing, fitting, and tile work with zero punch-list returns -These soffits didn’t just decorate — they created movement in the space. They shaped the room. In commercial interiors, that’s the difference between energy and static. 💡 Prognosis: The ceiling now speaks the same language as the rest of the brand. It’s modern, defined, and breathable — not just visually but literally. You can feel when a restaurant ceiling is wrong — the echo, the dimness, the drop in comfort. What we created here was structural alignment: a space that looks sharp, flows right, and supports human wellness through layout and air movement. In hospitality, ceiling lines shape behavior. Get it wrong, and the food won’t matter. Get it right, and the whole experience rises.
🤕 Patient: Commercial dining space in Paramus, NJ undergoing a full brand transformation Referred by: Restaurant ownership seeking visual alignment with rebranding effort, under pressure of a tight reopening deadline Diagnosis: Identity Crisis Under Pressure This restaurant was ready to show the world its new name, new story, and new level of service — but the ceiling above was still telling the old one. Flat tiles. Stale lighting. A space with no contour or cohesion. The structure overhead didn’t support the brand vision — and in hospitality, that means a space that doesn’t breathe right for customers or staff. 🩺 Symptoms & Pre-Op Conditions: -A tired, sagging ceiling grid with mismatched tiles -Poor lighting layout with no focus or rhythm -No overhead flow — just a blank canopy that dragged the room down -Coordination chaos with HVAC, sprinkler, lighting, and decor installations all clashing in the same narrow window -A countdown to re-opening that left no room for error or redo 🛠️ Treatment Plan: -We approached this like an interior spinal reset — rebuilding the ceiling from the inside out while weaving it into the evolving layout below. -Custom-curved soffits framed to guide energy, divide zones, and direct the eye naturally -New drop ceiling grid installed, square, flush, and built to house all essential system components -Integrated recessed lighting, HVAC diffusers, sprinkler heads, and access panels — clean installs with long-term serviceability -Coordinated live with all trades on-site to make sure venting, lighting, and mechanicals all landed right — no conflict, no delay -Delivered all framing, fitting, and tile work with zero punch-list returns -These soffits didn’t just decorate — they created movement in the space. They shaped the room. In commercial interiors, that’s the difference between energy and static. 💡 Prognosis: The ceiling now speaks the same language as the rest of the brand. It’s modern, defined, and breathable — not just visually but literally. You can feel when a restaurant ceiling is wrong — the echo, the dimness, the drop in comfort. What we created here was structural alignment: a space that looks sharp, flows right, and supports human wellness through layout and air movement. In hospitality, ceiling lines shape behavior. Get it wrong, and the food won’t matter. Get it right, and the whole experience rises.
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Booth Bright

Designed and built a ventilated paint booth for a commercial client, exceeding industry standards for air quality and lighting.
Designed and built a ventilated paint booth for a commercial client, exceeding industry standards for air quality and lighting.
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40 Garden Street

Patient: Multi-floor commercial building Contractor: Reale Construction Rx Inc. (formerly operating under a prior incorporation) Prescribing Firm: Baxter Build Inc. 🤕 Symptoms: -No blueprints, only a photo rendering -Non-existent soffit structures -Raw basement utility space needing full bathroom -Lack of break room amenities -Unfinished office suite floors -Minimal direction, high expectations 🩺 Diagnosis Baxter Build Inc. needed a team that could interpret vision without traditional architectural prescriptions. With nothing more than a single image rendering, we were called in to bring structure and form to a modern commercial facade and multiple interior spaces. 💉 Prescribed Treatment & Execution Plan Exterior Surgery – Custom Soffit & Roof Work -Engineered and framed custom soffit detail from a picture, no blueprints. -Designed and constructed flat roof cap. -Installed DensGlass board on fascia and soffit zones to receive stucco skin by others. -Performed precise layout and structural tie-ins with existing conditions. 🛠️Treatment Plan: Interior Remedy – Basement Renovation Built a new full bathroom, complete with: -Subway-tiled shower stall -Tiled flooring -Core-drilled and excavated concrete slab for plumbing rough-in to proceed. -including all needed to finish room doors, mirrors ect... Break Room Reconstruction -Constructed a new break room with spiral staircase to access upper-level offices. -Engineered and built curved walls and floating ceiling details in break area. -Framed custom curved soffits to nest curved television displays—functional sculpture meets modern design. Full Building Work-Up -Part of a broader operation: remodeled 5 out of 6 floors in the same building. -Delivered Baxter’s signature “build-to-suit suites” with precision across each tenant spec.
Patient: Multi-floor commercial building Contractor: Reale Construction Rx Inc. (formerly operating under a prior incorporation) Prescribing Firm: Baxter Build Inc. 🤕 Symptoms: -No blueprints, only a photo rendering -Non-existent soffit structures -Raw basement utility space needing full bathroom -Lack of break room amenities -Unfinished office suite floors -Minimal direction, high expectations 🩺 Diagnosis Baxter Build Inc. needed a team that could interpret vision without traditional architectural prescriptions. With nothing more than a single image rendering, we were called in to bring structure and form to a modern commercial facade and multiple interior spaces. 💉 Prescribed Treatment & Execution Plan Exterior Surgery – Custom Soffit & Roof Work -Engineered and framed custom soffit detail from a picture, no blueprints. -Designed and constructed flat roof cap. -Installed DensGlass board on fascia and soffit zones to receive stucco skin by others. -Performed precise layout and structural tie-ins with existing conditions. 🛠️Treatment Plan: Interior Remedy – Basement Renovation Built a new full bathroom, complete with: -Subway-tiled shower stall -Tiled flooring -Core-drilled and excavated concrete slab for plumbing rough-in to proceed. -including all needed to finish room doors, mirrors ect... Break Room Reconstruction -Constructed a new break room with spiral staircase to access upper-level offices. -Engineered and built curved walls and floating ceiling details in break area. -Framed custom curved soffits to nest curved television displays—functional sculpture meets modern design. Full Building Work-Up -Part of a broader operation: remodeled 5 out of 6 floors in the same building. -Delivered Baxter’s signature “build-to-suit suites” with precision across each tenant spec.
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Red Mango & Nestle Toll House Commercial Fit-Up & Fit-Out

🤕 Symptoms: -A completely empty shell of a space — no interior walls, no infrastructure, no systems in place -Franchise expectations for two branded environments to seamlessly coexist: Red Mango’s modern sleekness and Toll House’s cozy charm -Missing leadership after the original site supervisor stepped away early in the project -Compressed timelines requiring precise sequencing and strong coordination -High-end finish expectations across all visible surfaces, framing, fixtures, and function zones 🩺 Diagnosis: This wasn’t just a build — it was a recovery. The bones were bare, and halfway through, the team lost their lead. At a moment where direction was most needed, I stepped in. From layout lines to final touch-ups, the integrity of this space depended on delivering detail-driven results under pressure. The space had to feel open but purposeful. Modern but warm. Clean but full of life. This meant integrating HVAC, plumbing, and electrical while staying on spec for two national brands — and making sure it all lined up, flushed out, and felt right. 🛠️ Treatment Plan: -Groundbreaking + Prep: -Concrete demo and excavation to install new underground utilities -Cut and trenched concrete slab for all new plumbing lines -Re-poured slab around new pipes with precision flatwork and curing Framing & Infrastructure: -Metal stud framing throughout: walls, soffits, bulkheads, and dropped ceiling transitions -Custom-fabricated architectural features to define zones (ordering, prep, dining, and walkways) -Electrical rough-in and conduit layout coordinated with drop ceiling grid for tight alignment Ceilings: -Full install of commercial drop ceiling grid — square, flush, and built to spec -Integrated lighting fixtures, duct boots, return vents, and ceiling tiles for clean layout execution -Created soffit features over counter and seating areas for zone definition Drywall & Finish Work: -Hung and finished drywall to flawless levels — skimmed, sanded, and detailed at transitions -Painted walls and ceilings per brand guidelines — bold yellow tones mixed with neutral grounding -Installed door frames, trim, and detailed all penetrations to fire-rated specs where needed Final Build-Out: -Oversaw millwork install: café counter systems, sneeze guards, POS stations -Ensured proper layout and anchoring of equipment and cabinetry in back-of-house -Supervised install of finishes: tile, vinyl, FRP, lighting, trim, and signage -Verified every system — plumbing, electric, HVAC — was up and running before final inspection 💡 Prognosis: From slab cuts to ceiling tiles, every step of this project had my fingerprints on it. When the leadership changed, I didn’t just keep things moving — I elevated the outcome. The final space? Bright, balanced, and branded — a dual café experience that’s both welcoming and built to franchise standards. The clients walked into a polished, functional space that was turn-key and guest-ready. No punch list, no delays — just a job done right, the first time.
🤕 Symptoms: -A completely empty shell of a space — no interior walls, no infrastructure, no systems in place -Franchise expectations for two branded environments to seamlessly coexist: Red Mango’s modern sleekness and Toll House’s cozy charm -Missing leadership after the original site supervisor stepped away early in the project -Compressed timelines requiring precise sequencing and strong coordination -High-end finish expectations across all visible surfaces, framing, fixtures, and function zones 🩺 Diagnosis: This wasn’t just a build — it was a recovery. The bones were bare, and halfway through, the team lost their lead. At a moment where direction was most needed, I stepped in. From layout lines to final touch-ups, the integrity of this space depended on delivering detail-driven results under pressure. The space had to feel open but purposeful. Modern but warm. Clean but full of life. This meant integrating HVAC, plumbing, and electrical while staying on spec for two national brands — and making sure it all lined up, flushed out, and felt right. 🛠️ Treatment Plan: -Groundbreaking + Prep: -Concrete demo and excavation to install new underground utilities -Cut and trenched concrete slab for all new plumbing lines -Re-poured slab around new pipes with precision flatwork and curing Framing & Infrastructure: -Metal stud framing throughout: walls, soffits, bulkheads, and dropped ceiling transitions -Custom-fabricated architectural features to define zones (ordering, prep, dining, and walkways) -Electrical rough-in and conduit layout coordinated with drop ceiling grid for tight alignment Ceilings: -Full install of commercial drop ceiling grid — square, flush, and built to spec -Integrated lighting fixtures, duct boots, return vents, and ceiling tiles for clean layout execution -Created soffit features over counter and seating areas for zone definition Drywall & Finish Work: -Hung and finished drywall to flawless levels — skimmed, sanded, and detailed at transitions -Painted walls and ceilings per brand guidelines — bold yellow tones mixed with neutral grounding -Installed door frames, trim, and detailed all penetrations to fire-rated specs where needed Final Build-Out: -Oversaw millwork install: café counter systems, sneeze guards, POS stations -Ensured proper layout and anchoring of equipment and cabinetry in back-of-house -Supervised install of finishes: tile, vinyl, FRP, lighting, trim, and signage -Verified every system — plumbing, electric, HVAC — was up and running before final inspection 💡 Prognosis: From slab cuts to ceiling tiles, every step of this project had my fingerprints on it. When the leadership changed, I didn’t just keep things moving — I elevated the outcome. The final space? Bright, balanced, and branded — a dual café experience that’s both welcoming and built to franchise standards. The clients walked into a polished, functional space that was turn-key and guest-ready. No punch list, no delays — just a job done right, the first time.
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Roof System Resurrection

🩺 Patient: Historic spiritual center with multi-phase roof deterioration across gambrel, mansard, and dormer features. Referred by: Building manager after chronic leaks, visible shingle loss, and failing cedar siding exposed deeper systemic failure. 🤕 Symptoms: -Water infiltration at multiple transitions: gambrel slopes, mansard returns, and dormer cheek walls. -Rotten decking hidden beneath shingle layers, with underlayment improperly installed or missing altogether. -Aging cedar shake siding on dormers curling and shedding. -Patchwork metal flashing that was insufficient and improperly sealed. -Failing gutter system allowing water to back up against eaves and wall lines. 🧠 Diagnosis: This wasn’t just a roof issue—it was a preservation issue. The building’s architectural charm was being compromised by decades of shortcut repairs and surface-level fixes. Dormers, with their vulnerable angles and complex transitions, had become water traps. Improper flashing and the absence of a breathable but waterproof underlayment created internal rot and systemic vulnerability. This project had to do more than “stop the leaks.” It had to respect the original character of the building while bringing it into modern standards for protection and longevity. 🛠️ Treatment Plan: Phase 1 (East End): -Full tear-off down to deck on gambrel, mansard, and dormer zones (2000 sq ft) -CDX plywood installed over existing decking for structural stability, staggered and rafter-fastened -Polyglass ice & water shield applied to 100% of roof surface -Drip edge and rake trim installed for sharp water channeling -Owens Corning Duration shingles with SureNail installed to manufacturer spec -Custom aluminum flashing bent to tuck cleanly behind drip edge and cover exposed nail lines -Cedar shake siding restored on all 3 dormers after vapor barrier install -NeverLeak pipe boots, woven valleys, and Snow Country ridge vent system integrated Phases 2 + 3 (Northwest, Southwest, Southeast Wings - 4600 sq ft): -Repeat of full roof system protocol, extended to entire perimeter slope system -13 dormer cheek walls stripped and re-sided in custom cedar shake -All peaks capped with Owens Corning ProEdge hip/ridge for tight finish -Seamless system integration across multiple roof planes with hips, valleys, and historical details preserved 💡 Prognosis: This spiritual sanctuary now has a roof that honors its architectural soul — and protects it for decades to come. No band-aids. No shortcuts. Just structural clarity, water-tight transitions, and historically respectful detailing. COSM is now covered — literally and symbolically.
🩺 Patient: Historic spiritual center with multi-phase roof deterioration across gambrel, mansard, and dormer features. Referred by: Building manager after chronic leaks, visible shingle loss, and failing cedar siding exposed deeper systemic failure. 🤕 Symptoms: -Water infiltration at multiple transitions: gambrel slopes, mansard returns, and dormer cheek walls. -Rotten decking hidden beneath shingle layers, with underlayment improperly installed or missing altogether. -Aging cedar shake siding on dormers curling and shedding. -Patchwork metal flashing that was insufficient and improperly sealed. -Failing gutter system allowing water to back up against eaves and wall lines. 🧠 Diagnosis: This wasn’t just a roof issue—it was a preservation issue. The building’s architectural charm was being compromised by decades of shortcut repairs and surface-level fixes. Dormers, with their vulnerable angles and complex transitions, had become water traps. Improper flashing and the absence of a breathable but waterproof underlayment created internal rot and systemic vulnerability. This project had to do more than “stop the leaks.” It had to respect the original character of the building while bringing it into modern standards for protection and longevity. 🛠️ Treatment Plan: Phase 1 (East End): -Full tear-off down to deck on gambrel, mansard, and dormer zones (2000 sq ft) -CDX plywood installed over existing decking for structural stability, staggered and rafter-fastened -Polyglass ice & water shield applied to 100% of roof surface -Drip edge and rake trim installed for sharp water channeling -Owens Corning Duration shingles with SureNail installed to manufacturer spec -Custom aluminum flashing bent to tuck cleanly behind drip edge and cover exposed nail lines -Cedar shake siding restored on all 3 dormers after vapor barrier install -NeverLeak pipe boots, woven valleys, and Snow Country ridge vent system integrated Phases 2 + 3 (Northwest, Southwest, Southeast Wings - 4600 sq ft): -Repeat of full roof system protocol, extended to entire perimeter slope system -13 dormer cheek walls stripped and re-sided in custom cedar shake -All peaks capped with Owens Corning ProEdge hip/ridge for tight finish -Seamless system integration across multiple roof planes with hips, valleys, and historical details preserved 💡 Prognosis: This spiritual sanctuary now has a roof that honors its architectural soul — and protects it for decades to come. No band-aids. No shortcuts. Just structural clarity, water-tight transitions, and historically respectful detailing. COSM is now covered — literally and symbolically.

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