Although Matthew called a 25′ Tradewinds “home” for more than a year, he now says, “It was a bit too spacious.” Really? I (Wally) would have to see it to believe it. The thing we do agree on is this:  the 1967 Caravel is one of our favorites. And with this one, we have a [...]

The HofArc team is going Down Under to tackle an exciting renovation that features an 27-foot 1974 Overlander for an Australian client who wants to travel the outback in style. The finished Airstream will be completed and shipped across the Pacific by the end of the year. Here’s a sneak peek… starting with the “as-is” condition [...]

It’s hard to believe this aging 1972 Airstream’s pushing 40. It looks as fit and trim as a teenager. A midlife makeover has blessed this 27-foot Tradewind with an age-defying renovation. A 3D image of Hofmann Architecture’s 1972 Tradewinds Airstream.   Compared to its thousands of other shiny riveted siblings criss-crossing the country it’s just [...]

Further images and project description to come. Here is an image of the finished product, main space. (Nice touch… the Goodyear blimp showed up for our grand unveiling.)   The new owner, Alex, toasts her new Airstream with Matthew and friends. Rottweiler pups join the party.

Here’s a sneak peak at an exciting, new project for the Hofmann Architecture team. It’s a 3-level floating home docked in the Marina del Rey Harbor. We’ve been hired to design and remodel the interior and exterior. The client plans to live on the floating home full-time.                 [...]

To look at this 1972, 25′ Tradewind at this point may not appear as if it’s in the final finish work phase, but it is. Here’s a quick update:                

When contractors come to the end of a building project they will often create a “punch-list” of those tasks that need completed. Anyone who’s been in this position know how many hidden details crop up with any construction effort. Restoring an Airstream is no different. We are currently knocking out a punch-list of final jobs [...]

Click here to see the article (click on pages 9-15) Fall 2011 – Airstream Life Magazine – View PDF – Airstream Life Magazine Website  

The HofArc team is currently restoring a 1972 – 25’ Tradewind for a customer who will be using it as a guesthouse on their property. After receiving the customer’s trailer the entire interior was demo’d and a new floor plan was designed and new appliances installed with fresh finishes. The ancient, heavy and inefficient refrigerator [...]

Here’s an update of the restoration process of a very functional 1975 vintage 27′ International Overlander. We were able to see beyond the dust and outdated styling and appreciate it’s original owner’s TLC. Everything works from hitch to bumper. Soon it will be ready for someone who wants a fully-restored, vintage, turnkey trailer and will [...]