San Francisco Heights / ODS Architecture
Originally designed by Peter Winkelstein of Marquis Associates Architects in 1965, this 5,000 square foot home featured a gigantic multi-story atrium designed around a large Ficus tree
Originally designed by Peter Winkelstein of Marquis Associates Architects in 1965, this 5,000 square foot home featured a gigantic multi-story atrium designed around a large Ficus tree
In San Francisco, Marina style homes were marketed by developers as a way to lure new home buyers with the promise of a big house at a low price point.
For this urban family, we were able to re- envision their home to stay true to the character of the neigborhood, but also give voice to the owner’s unique take on modern living.
This transformation of a dilapidated Victorian duplex near Holly Park Circle revitalized the front facade, while transforming the rear and roof of the project with dramatically modern features, finishes and amenities. The lower unit expanded down, to access the rear yard featuring a private garden and mature trees, while the upper unit expanded to the roof, to capture panoramic views of the park and San Francisco Bay waterfront.
The four old wood-frame cottages along the garden mews at 1338 Filbert Street were in terrible shape in 2007—severely deteriorated, rat infested, and in complete disrepair. The asphalt roofing had failed, and the original wood siding was 60 percent gone. The paint was peeled off, dry rot had destroyed much of the framing, and the concrete foundations were cracked.
Previously the home of the American figurative painter Joan Brown, this San Francisco Eichler home at the top of Diamond Heights was purchased by one of our long term clients who asked us to provide …
The peninsula south of San Francisco is dotted with suburban towns and villages in the hills and valleys along the west side of the bay. Nestled amidst the hilly neighborhoods is a rare 2-acre site.
Charming cottage style in the front. Cool modern multi-level design in the back. We renovated this 4500-sf family house, located in San Francisco, to maximize views while preserving the architectural integrity of the neighborhood.