American studio Jensen Architects has created towering hills Homepage It has wide views and elevator Which will enable owners to stay at home as they get older.
The house rises to five levels and was designed for a couple who wanted a home with a peaceful setting and views San Francisco.
local studio Jensen Engineers The house was designed to embrace and challenge the challenging site conditions – a mountainous plot of land in the Cole Valley neighborhood, near the city’s iconic Sutro Tower. The residence replaces an old house that was on the property.
The house consists of stacked boxes, it has setbacks and cantilever which helps to break up its mass. Wide glass and faded stucco also help brighten the look of the home.
“The complex geology of the site and the desires of the clients form a composition of variable volumes that define a continuum of indoor and outdoor spaces – from intimate to family – while providing shading and privacy,” the team said.
made of board Cementthe base closely follows the footprint of the previous house, which has helped reduce excavation work.
The upper decks, which run forward and backward, are detailed in stucco and glass and “appear to float,” the team said. The third level reaches outward toward San Francisco Bay in the distance.
Inside the house, public and private spaces are spread across the five levels. Working closely with clients, the design team created a range of ambiance, from cozy nooks to bright and spacious rooms.
“The spaces are designed to provide the perfect work environment, individual habits and a passion for art, design and technology,” the team added.
The lower level has a garage and entry hall with artwork and polished concrete floors. The first level contains a guest or caretaker bedroom suite, laundry room and mechanical space.
There are two offices, two reading corners and a gym on the second floor.
Upstairs, on the third floor, the team placed the public spaces – a kitchen, dining area and living room, including space for a grand piano.
Floor-to-ceiling glazing provides immersive views of the city to the north and the back garden to the south.
“Here, clients enjoy the duality of their serene back garden and sweeping city views stretching from the downtown skyline to the Pacific Ocean,” the studio said.
Upstairs is the master suite which has a large wardrobe, seating area and glass-lined terrace.
Particular attention was paid to the vertical circulation of the house, which consists of two internal parts stairs And an elevator.
“The client’s interest in the aesthetic experience of the stairs inspired the vertical ascent through the house,” the studio said.
Connecting the ground floor and the first level is a sculptural staircase. The remaining floors are connected by a separate staircase in white oak Illuminated livery and handrails.
At the back of the house one finds an unusual feature – a bridge that connects to an upstairs balcony and crosses over a patio at ground level.
“The second sought-after exit has become a bridge icon connecting the living standard and the garden terrace,” the studio said.
The landscape is designed by the traditions of Asian gardens. Elements include permeable ground cover, French drains, and undulating terrain that help absorb and redirect rainwater.
“A dense forest of Phyllostachys vivax (bamboo wood) that obscures habitat from its upland neighbors and also provides a fertile habitat for birds and pollinators,” the team added.
The home has a number of sustainable features, including continuous exterior insulation, high-performance glazing, operable windows, a radiant hydro-heating system, and smart thermostats in every room.
Surface PV The matrix helps meet power requirements, and some of the energy generated is converted into batteries for use in the event of a power outage.
“Strong earthworks, concrete and steel foundations, and storm water drainage systems ensure the house will last for decades,” the team said.
Other projects in San Francisco by Jensen Architects . include Warehouse conversion with serrated roof In the arts center and Victorian house renovation Which now features a minimalist interior and contemporary back facade.
Photography by Joe Fletcher.
Project credits:
Architecture and interior decoration: Jensen Engineers
structural engineering: Holmes structures
Geotechnical engineering: Murray Engineers
Civil Engineering: Sandys
Backing: Benjamin P. Lay and Company
Waterproo: Simpson Gompertz and Heiger
Mechanical, electrical and plumbing: engineering 350
Landscape Architect: Monden Fry Landscape Associates
light: Joanna Grounder
Sustainability: home energy services
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