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Another historic home preserved Had the original owners arrived via some rip in the time-space continuum and ignored scary, futuristic machinery buzzing around them, they might have walked in the home without notice of the painstaking work completed a century and change after their original existence The point being that in a neighborhood known for its rich history and on a home very much a part of that historic significance, Westbrook brought back the past with a future-made flair some might have called impossible He does this often, making the near-impossible not only possible but plausible, the latter referencing budget It takes a little more to do what he does, but Westbrook is adamant about perfection in his work In other words, you get what you pay for Which, with Westbrook, is amazing work every time THE HERO OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION It's true: Westbrook is good at what he does He attributes much of that to the massive pride he takes on every unique project, every crucial step of the way His work can be described as quality defined He melds tried-and-true techniques with modern technology to craft a sense of historic permanence with all the comforts of today His creations aren't mere interpretations of a time gone by; instead, he and his trusted crew of tradespeople bring out the best in homebuilding and the historic architecture that continues to characterize the Puget Sound's most prominent neighborhoods He has a way of making you think about the choices you make yourself and that if you can't properly care for your home, the biggest investment you'll likely ever make, what can you care for? After all, "care is synonymous with quality," Westbrook says, and I couldn't agree more Westbrook left no detail unfinished as he, from his workshop garage, perfectly replicated this 115-year-old home's historically accurate millwork. Can you tell the difference? Neither can we. 17 WINTER 2018 master builder