Commercial-Grade Craftsmanship Meets Custom Luxury

The Thorne Residence is a fully custom, approximately 18,000-square-foot luxury home that brings the complexity and precision of commercial construction into an extraordinary residential environment. From extensive interior and exterior framing to specialty spaces and highly customized finishes, Klover is applying its commercial-grade expertise to one of the most unique projects in our portfolio.

Every element of the residence demands a high level of craftsmanship, coordination and problem-solving. With features ranging from an underground vehicle storage garage and elevator shaft to a 1,500-gallon freshwater aquarium, panic room and movie theater, the project goes far beyond conventional residential construction. Combined with custom ACM, teak siding and detailed exterior finishes, the Thorne Residence gives Klover an opportunity to demonstrate the versatility of our field teams and their ability to execute a highly personal architectural vision with precision.

Project Snapshot

The multi-level Thorne Residence combines sophisticated architecture, specialty construction and highly customized finishes throughout the home. Klover’s work includes exterior and interior field framing, an elevator shaft, an underground vehicle storage garage and specialized framing supporting features such as a 1,500-gallon freshwater aquarium, panic room and movie theater. The exterior incorporates custom ACM panels, teak siding and flashings, requiring exceptional attention to detail and coordination between trades.

Services Provided

Klover is providing extensive field carpentry and specialty construction services throughout the residence, including interior framing, exterior framing, specialty framing, ACM panel installation, teak siding and custom flashing installation. Our team is also coordinating closely with the general contractor, owner, designers, vendors and other trades as architectural details continue to evolve throughout construction.

The Challenge

Few projects demand this level of customization. Intricate framing conditions, specialty materials, custom color matching and evolving design decisions have required the team to continually adapt while maintaining precision. Changes have continued even into the final stages of exterior finish installation, requiring careful coordination to ensure new conditions integrate seamlessly with completed and ongoing work.

The Solution

Klover approached the Thorne Residence with the same problem-solving mindset we bring to complex commercial construction. Led in the field by Site Leader Lee Kershner, an experienced finish carpenter, the team has worked through changing conditions, difficult material sourcing and highly detailed architectural requirements while coordinating closely with everyone involved in the project. Every challenge is evaluated in the context of the finished home, ensuring individual components ultimately come together as one cohesive system.

Project Impact

The result is a residence where commercial-grade construction capabilities meet highly personalized design. Klover’s ability to execute complex framing, integrate specialty spaces and install custom exterior materials has helped transform an ambitious architectural vision into a buildable reality while maintaining the craftsmanship expected of a luxury residence.

Why This Project Matters

The Thorne Residence represents a rare project for Klover and demonstrates the versatility of our people and capabilities. While our teams typically work on large commercial, institutional and mission-critical projects, the same skills that make those projects successful, including coordination, craftsmanship, technical problem-solving and attention to detail, translate exceptionally well to a residence of this complexity.

Klover Differentiator

Complexity does not change how Klover approaches a project. It gives our people another opportunity to solve problems. With experienced field leadership backed by a broader team ready to provide support when challenges arise, Klover brings the resources of a commercial contractor together with the craftsmanship and attention to detail required for truly custom construction.

Project Details

• Project: Thorne Residence
• Size: Approximately 18,000 SF
• Construction: Multi-Level Custom Residence
• Klover Scope: Interior & Exterior Framing, Field Carpentry, Specialty Framing, ACM Panels, Teak Siding & Flashings
• Special Features: 1,500-Gallon Freshwater Aquarium, Panic Room, Movie Theater, Elevator Shaft & Underground Vehicle Storage Garage