but we don’t design arks

2009 started out with some excitement – a flood in the neighboring business which made it’s way into our office.  Fortunately damage in our space was minimal - the presence of the nearby Saskatchewan River has made us wary of the possibility of flood and affected some design decisions.  We just didn’t anticipate a water line in the building would beat the river to it.  Strangely enough, the biggest loss was some millwork trim suspended far above floor level but which nevertheless did not react well to the humidity and tore itself  away from the construction adhesive.  We may have to rip out the drywall on the party wall which is a bit depressing as it’ll mean removing a feature wall containing our power and network….one step forward, two steps back.  The plants were delighted with the increased moisture levels, so maybe there’s a silver lining?