Shoehorned into the back of a beautiful Edwardian terraced property, the existing studio was entirely unloved and underwhelming. Every inch of wall was stained orange by cigarette smoke, the single glazing was falling out of its rotten frames and the whole place was uninsulated.
This two-unit residential building proposes an alternative to conventional building strategies found throughout San Francisco. At the front elevation, a modern bay window is employed, contributing to the scale and rhythm of the more traditional bay windows found on this street.
Located in Sintra, an area that is known for its romanticist palaces and gardens as well as its relative proximity to the sea, this project stands within the former Puppeteers’ Quarter.
Open spaces, a family room, and a large balcony: This apartment was designed like a private villa, whilst actually being located on the 21st floor
To celebrate the 1923 brick building’s natural, industrial character Blitz designed a comfortable work/meet environment that is elevated and approachable.
An extension to a mid-terraced house incorporating a sequence of uses across a single level, each one defined by changes in ceiling pattern.
Unlike contemporary modern spaces that are cold and sterile, this house is modern and sleek yet roughhewn. With fine woodworking alongside the clean lines of the interior structure, raw and cooked come together in harmony.
An energy efficient single-story home with detached garage + a separate artist’s studio, all capable of reaching net zero energy goals.
