The goal to connect ground, building and sky with respect, warmth being modern in materials and color. Previously the original house appeared disconnected looming over an unattractive garage and rotting deck. The outcome, join the upper and lower stories from the exterior and expand the deck for a more useable outdoor space on steep hillside lot overlooking San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.

 

Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, and Mason St. Peter

Contractor: San Francisco Design and Construction

Photography ©2010 Mariko Reed

Location: San Francisco, CA

Year completed: 2010