October 9, 2025
Cassandra Gillespie

Framing Begins a the State Line Performance Home

New Custom Home in Westwood Takes Shape

Meticulously designed, modeled, and constructed, the Kala home at 4800 State Line is unlike any other in the area, and this week it began to take shape above ground.

Foundation Build for Performance

Our framing team kicked off work on the home’s structure, marking a big milestone in the build process. Before the first wall went up, the foundation was carefully detailed for long-term performance and durability, including a continuous layer of insulation and a  Stego Wrap system that acts as both a vapor and air control layers beneath the slab. You can also see a dimple board installed over a spray on waterproofing layer to the outside of the foundation wall, then gravel backfilled to help water move down and out efficiently. These layers, combined with others, create the long-term durability, comfort, health, and sustainability that define a Kala home.

Precision in Every Detail

Now, as the walls rise, you can start to see how the precision in planning translates into craftsmanship on site. Every stud, plate, and connection is a piece of the performance puzzle, coming together to create a home that is as comfortable as it is resilient.

Designed to Impress

When complete, the 4,000-square-foot home will feature four bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths, all finished with interiors by ULAH Interiors + Design. From the foundation details to the framing above, every step is a deliberate move toward a home that redefines what luxury and performance can mean in a home.

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