Building It True
There was a time when builders could frame a house with little more than a broad ax to fell trees and hew them square, and a knife with which to whittle wooden pegs that joined the great posts and beams. It took dozens of neighbors to help raise those massive frames, so at every stage, house-building took great skill, close collaboration and constant communication.
When builders used the word “true” in those days it was often a verb. When you trued a log, you made its faces as flat as humanly possible. A trued wall was perfectly plumb. “Almost” didn’t cut it: either it was true or it wasn’t. Likewise, if a builder was “true as his word,” he told it straight. There was no doubt about the craft, quality or integrity that went into his houses.
TELLING IT STRAIGHT
Times and tools change, but we’d like to think that straight talk, mutual respect and integrity still have great value to everyone who designs and builds homes, or lives in them. And that exceptional skill, unwavering standards, close collaboration and constant communication are still the best paths to building it true — true to the owner’s vision, true to the architect’s design, and true to the great traditions of honest building.
Feature Projects
Contemporary Two
Tudor Revival
Contemporary One
Craftsman Cottage
Eichler Reinvented
Tree House
Modern Ranch
Classic Spanish
Since 1991, Mediterraneo has been involved in the construction of more than 160 new homes and major remodels. Those years have brought us a deep appreciation for the importance of a client’s vision, an acute understanding of just how much hard work goes into a great design, and how difficult it is to maintain design integrity as a project unfolds. | View Feature Projects
We chose Mediterraneo because we wanted a forward-thinking builder: one that would bring us new ideas but also incorporate our vision.Susan and Tim Hibbard | Homeowners
Mediterrano consistently acted with integrity; being fair and honest at every step of the process. We wouldn’t hesitate to hire Mediterraneo again, or refer them to our friends.Ed and Maryann | Homeowners
After 10 years in our Mediterraneo home, we have an even greater appreciation for the excellent quality craftsmanship and the wisdom of their design guidance in its construction.Greg and Danielle Vontz | Homeowners
We cannot imagine a more thorough, dedicated, responsive, knowledgeable, ethical, flexible team that MDB. They were an absolute pleasure to work with, and we could not be happier with our home.Jan and David | Homeowners
It is, in our experience, very unusual to find a team like Mediterraneo's that is exceptional in every aspect of design, sourcing, general contracting and project management.Karen Wang | Homeowner
MDB is great to work with. Honest communication and sensitivity to design are their strengths. These skills make for a smooth process and a solid product.Chris Kummerer | Architect