Potrero Hill
We integrated three previous additions by opening up a large space in the center
of the house and using austere vernacular throughout the house.
This San Francisco house had suffered from inconsistent remodeling in the past. We integrated all three floors visually and functionally, and reestablished its connection to the landscape. We created an open-plan, double-height living area to be the focus of the house. Generous, practical utility spaces allow the living spaces to feel unencumbered.
A pre-existing collage of Craftsman, Victorian, and contemporary architectural styles was integrated and simplified with a modern vernacular design language.
“He listened to what we wanted to do and then pulled it all together in a way we could never have done. He also guided us through the design process to make sure we had a coherent design that reflected our values... He was extremely diligent about handling the city bureaucracy that was a necessity in a project of [this] size...” - GS
featured in:
San Francisco Houses by Ana Cristina G. Cañizares, 2003, teNeues
Casa Y Estilo, “Antes & Despues”