Project: Butterfly Residence
Architect: John Maniscalco Architecture
Location: San Francisco, California, USA
Photographs: Joe Fletcher
Butterfly Residence is a San Francisco modern house designed by John Maniscalco Architecture.
This complete rebuild of a mid-century, the design flows from an analysis of the varied site conditions already present and reinforces key relationships to the site while establishing new ones. From a relocated street level entry, a careful sequence follows the slope and curates the vertical movement through the home from earthbound experience to the open sky and panoramic views.
Each level takes on a different purpose – first, establishing new ties to the street, then anchoring family spaces to the south-facing garden, turning inwardly focused at the sleeping level, and ultimately dissolving at the top level living spaces and roof deck to reveal panoramic connections to the city and bay.
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