FORMA January update: Special Projects Division

FORMA’s Special Projects team handles smaller-scope work that still requires a lot from the team and the process. These jobs may not involve full gut renovations or ground-up construction, but they require precision, thoughtful planning, and real care for the people still living in the home while work is underway. That changes how the team moves through a project. You have to think ahead, adjust on the fly, and make decisions with the rhythms of daily life in mind.

The homes you see here are nearing completion. We will return later to document the finished spaces once the work is done. Not everything we describe is shown in the current images. What you’re seeing now is part of the story as it unfolds.

30 JORDAN

This home is getting a full refresh. The team started in the living room with lime wash plaster to add subtle texture, then repainted throughout to create a cleaner and more cohesive base. The kitchen was taken back to the studs and rebuilt. Updates in the breakfast room and new cabinetry help the most-used spaces feel more intentional. Floors were refinished, custom closets were added, a Murphy bed was installed, and the entertainment room got a big update. The primary suite and bath are also getting refreshed and the exterior painting will give the home a unified presence from the street. We’ll share finished photos once everything is wrapped up.

352 17TH AVE

This project focuses on a set of updates that improve how the home works without overcomplicating things. The deck is being rebuilt and a new slider is going in to bring in more light and open up the connection to the outdoors. New windows are part of the package too, adding comfort and giving the home an updated presence. Inside, the team refined trim and millwork to sharpen lines and raise the overall finish. A walnut transom adds warmth while drawing in more light from the outside. Cabinetry was handled with restraint, keeping what already worked and introducing new pieces where they made a difference.

2 SUMMIT AVE

At this home, the work focused on the spaces that get used every day. FORMA rebuilt the primary and downstairs bathrooms from the studs, updating materials and layouts. The powder room was also updated (though not shown in the current images). The study was another important part of the scope . FORMA gave it a new feel through finish updates and careful detailing. The same approach carried into the living and dining rooms, where they removed wainscoting, updated wallpaper, and repainted. None of the changes are loud on their own, but together they help the home feel more cohesive.