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Project Published

James Carleton — Sun, 23 May 2010 21:38:03 +0000

Our Pebble Beach Remodel was featured in the ‘Haven’ Summer 2010 issue published by the Monterey Herald. The article is a great tribute to Tom and our work.

Haven - Summer 2010

Read the online version of the article: Haven Summer 2010.
Read more about his project on our blog: A Warm Hearth.

Thanks to Kathryn McKenzie Nichols and our wonderful clients Chris & Anne Storm for putting this together.

Office News

James Carleton — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:35:40 +0000

Hello Clients, Consultants, and Friends,

I’m writing to explain some strategic changes to our company.

I am taking the lead as designer, drafter, and project manager. Using the experience built over the past five years at our firm as well as guidance by experienced colleagues, I am excited to continue to produce quality work for our clients.

We are relocating from 109 Central Ave. We will continue the same level of services, sharing space with colleagues and working remotely. I can be easily reached at the same phone number (831-449-6490) and email address (james@tjcaia.com).

In addition to our focus on Monterey County, we are widening our reach to include projects in Santa Clara County. I look forward to discussing your future projects in Salinas, Monterey and San Jose areas.

I am dedicated to continuing serving our clients with quality services, diligence, and professionalism. I am excited to enter a new phase for our firm and hope we can participate in many more successful building projects together. Our family is grateful for the help and encouragement we have received in the past few months. Thank you.

-James Carleton and Family

Note: Mail and phones will be automatically forwarded. Our temporary mailing address will be 2785 S. Bascom Ave, Campbell CA 95008.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

James Carleton — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:43:16 +0000

The Carleton Family would like to wish you, our clients, and associates, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Our year has included abundance and scarcity, calm and crisis. Our faith, family, and friends have carried us through the shocking loss of our mentor/father/husband, Thomas J Carleton. We are thankful for the love and blessings we received this year, especially in the most trying times. Thank you to all of you who have supported us.

New Year, New Name!
Starting in January, our office will take on the name of Carleton Design to reflect our continued focus on building design. We will still be operating at 109 Central and would be happy to have you stop by.

Keeping up the pace for 2010.
Our team is busy producing quality work for on going projects and new projects. We are partnering with local architects, as projects require. It is our intention to maintain the caliber of work Thomas J. Carleton Architecture was known for and demonstrated.

We look forward to a new season in 2010 as we continue to help our clients develop their building dreams. Let us know if we can help you. You can continue to reach us by phone at 831-449-6490, and by email at connect@tjcaia.com.

We fondly remember what Tom wrote this time last year and find it fitting again this year. “As we make our way through these turbulent times, it is good to look upon those things of true and lasting value—faith, family, and friendship. We wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and blessed New Year.”

Sincerely,

Valerie, James, and Johanna

Thank you

James Carleton — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:30:04 +0000

Thank you all for your kind words and concern for our family during this difficult time. We wanted to let you know that our office is still open. We are currently working with local registered architects to continue ongoing projects. If you have any unanswered questions please feel free to contact us. If for some reason you are not able to get ahold of us at our office number you can also reach James Carleton directly by calling 408-874-6001.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Thomas J. Carleton

James Carleton — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:16:12 +0000

To clients, friends, and colleagues: Tom went to heaven to be with the Lord on Oct. 9th. He will be greatly missed. It was very sudden, he was in good health and had a great Monday, it was also his 65th birthday. The day was spent with family. We know that to be absent in the body is to be present with God and we are fully assured he is with His Heavenly Father.

- Carleton Family

A memorail service will be held November 17th, 1pm at Calvary Chapel Monterey Bay. For more information visit the Obituary and Guestbook

To clients, friends, and colleagues: Tom went to heaven to be with the Lord on November 9th. He will be greatly missed. It was very sudden, he was in good health and had a great Monday, it was also his 65th birthday. The day was spent with family. We know that to be absent in the body is to be present with God and we are fully assured he is with His Heavenly Father.

- Carleton Family

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, November 17th, 1pm at Calvary Chapel Monterey Bay. For more information visit the Obituary and Guestbook.

We Need Your Help to Renovate and Recover

tjc — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:51:58 +0000

Tom Carleton is volunteering to help raise $150,000 to renovate the Men’s Residential recovery facility at Sun Street Centers. (He is a member of their board of directors.) Their state-licensed Men’s Residential Recovery program offers a supportive environment for men seeking a life free from the devastating effects of drug and alcohol addiction. Every year, they help hundreds of men and their families.

Originally constructed over 40 years ago, the existing 24,000 square-foot 54-bed facility includes amenities and services unparalleled by any other local recovery program. Residents take care of the facility themselves, providing foodservice, property maintenance, landscaping, janitorial and all other services required to keep operations running smoothly.

The residents keep the facility well maintained, but normal wear and tear has taken its toll. The facility is overdue for renovations and must be upgraded to continue to be habitable. Sun Street Centers is collaborating with the Hartnell College of Construction who will donate most of the labor and the “green” design.

Please help us reach our $150,000 goal by donating to the capital campaign today. Every donation helps, and no amount is too small. Please visit the donate page now. Thank you.

The Mission of Sun Street Centers: To prevent alcohol and drug addiction by offering education, prevention and recovery to individuals and families, regardless of ability to pay.

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Merry Christmas

tjc — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:10:03 +0000

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Dear Friends,

The profession of architecture has a tendency to be overly zealous about building icons, design trends and personalities. In contrast, the Christmas season presents us an opportunity to be inspired and humbled by a miraculous event that took place in a simple manger 2,000 years ago.

As we make our way through these turbulent times, it is good to look upon those things of true and lasting value—faith, family, and friendship. We wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and blessed New Year.

Tom, Valerie, James, and Johanna

Fresh Space in Monterey

tjc — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:11:29 +0000

Silver Cloud Office Building

Lease Space Available

Owner and builder, John Jessen, recently completed a new 16,000 sq. ft., 2-story office building on Silver Cloud Court in Monterey, designed by TJC. He promptly leased 70% of the building to Pro Act. Now he has 4,680 sq. ft. of prime office space still available on the lower level, with easy access and plenty of parking. For more information about this exceptional opportunity, contact Jessen Investments at 831-320-0163.

Silver Cloud Office Building: Detail

A Creative Cabinet

An interesting detail in John Jessen’s new office building can be found in the tiled restrooms. The requirements of the American Disabilities Act, which are codified in the California Building Code, state that counters must have a clearance below the sinks to allow knee room for someone in a wheelchair. The standard response is to eliminate lower cabinets and expose plumbing lines with protective wrapping. But John had a better idea. He hired carpenter Paul Jensen (831-753-7707) to build custom cabinets that slant down and away from the edge of the counters to provide the clearances and hide the plumbing, with special door latches to keep the cabinets closed.

Dress for Success

tjc — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:48:50 +0000

Clean out your closets and help the residents at Sun Street Centers at the same time.

The Salinas Rotary will be accepting clean clothing items that can be worn for interviews and employment on both Tuesday, October 14th and 21st. Drop your items off at 12 noon, at the entrance of the Steinbeck Center. Rotary members will be there to take your clothes and give you a tax-deductible voucher.

For more information on the event, contact Tom Carleton at 831-915-2512. To learn more about Sun Street Centers call 831-753-5135 or visit: www.sunstreetcenters.com

A new chapter is written for El Gabilan Library

tjc — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:23:17 +0000

El Gabilan Library's New Landscaping

El Gabilan Library's New Interior

“I remember checking out countless books at the El Gabilan Library as a child. I am so glad to see the city invest in our libraries. I hope the improvements cause more parents to take their children and invest in reading and learning .” –Johanna Ceornocut

TJC was hired to redesign the reception counter, upgrade the restroom to meet ADA standards, and modify the electrical and mechanical systems. We have received compliments about the new landscaping, but credit for the plants and pavers goes to the Public Works Department. We would like to thank all of the library and city staff for making this a successful project, to include Elizabeth Martinez, Library Director, Maria Roddy, Deputy Librarian, and Frank Aguayo, Senior Civil Engineer. The general contractor was Boronda Construction.