Richmond Re-Do

The project consists of an extensive remodel of an Edwardian home located along the Presidio in San Francisco’s Richmond district. The owners were relocating from the sunny Mission district to a part of town known for fog and generally overcast days. The design sought to emphasize the passage of the day and introduce sunshine when available.

Adopting a below - the - radar approach of the “interventionist”, we attacked only those parts of the exterior that could be radically altered without significant oversight by the planning department. Large glazed areas were cut into the structure at the top and rear of the building envelope in order to bring in daylight and elongate interior vistas.