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A selection of our work, from classic Victorian renovations to contemporary residential projects.

Where design intent meets disciplined execution.

NOE VALLEY RENOVATION

This Noe Valley renovation turned a three-level San Francisco home into four levels without raising its height. We replaced the pitched roof with two full floors: four kids' bedrooms, plus a primary suite with his and hers offices. A custom staircase runs from the ground floor to a skylight at the top. Hydronic heat in the stair wall keeps the house warm year-round.

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Lower Haight Victorian

This Lower Haight Victorian on a 25-foot lot gained a full lower level in a garage-to-living-space conversion designed to feel nothing like a basement. The new floor includes a primary suite with a wet room and hot tub, two bedrooms, a wine cellar, and a laundry room. White rift oak cabinetry and bold primary colors run throughout. Upstairs, we preserved the original Victorian mouldings and opened the rear to a kitchen with a skylit island and a deck. We also built the backyard hardscape, including a trellis and a barbecue area.

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Noe Valley Victorian

We rebuilt this historic Noe Valley Victorian in three directions: excavating below for a new lower level and garage, expanding at the rear, and adding a setback vertical addition. The facade stayed in place on cribbing throughout. We waterproofed the new lower level against an underground stream, and it remains dry. About a dozen skylights bring in natural light. The custom staircase sits beneath a four-pane skylight aligned exactly with the stair walls, with treads an eighth of an inch from the walls. Plaster, paneling, and radiant hydronic heat finish the home.

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Noe Valley Kitchen

This Noe Valley Victorian kitchen remodel combined a separate kitchen and dining room into one open space made for entertaining. The centerpiece is a seamless marble island cut from a single slab, the largest we could source. A NanaWall folding door opens the room to a deck with beautiful views. Opening the wall at the staircase connects the kitchen to the rest of the house. The flooring is matched to the original, and the mouldings are a simplified version of the Victorian detail.

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Noe Valley Modern

On one of Noe Valley's steepest streets, this 5,500-square-foot San Francisco home gained an interior connection from the garage to the top floor. We extended the garage and pushed out the front corner for a new curved staircase lined with windows. As the scope grew, we added hydronic heating, solar, and air conditioning. The finished home has a mix of wood finishes and colors chosen closely with the designers, and expansive city views from the top level.

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Modern brass linear light fixture with glass globes
Modern kitchen with island, seating, and dining nook
White Victorian house with front stairs
Modern kitchen with black and wood cabinets, white counter
Modern kitchen with large island and dining area
Modern dining nook with built-in blue bench and wood table
Modern kitchen with frosted glass cabinets, wood, and espresso
Modern kitchen with wood cabinets, stainless range, and white counter
Modern living room, blue sofa, leather chairs, geometric rug
Wooden shelves with xylophone, plant, books, and ABC box
Modern room with teal chairs, TV, and organized shelves
Modern bathroom with light wood vanity and glass shower
Modern bathroom with freestanding tub and brass faucet.
Modern bedroom with a white bed, teal pillows, and plaid bench
Compact workspace with shelves built into wooden headboard
Modern bedroom with teal geometric wallpaper and brown bedding
Modern bathroom with wood vanity, blue shelving, yellow flowers
Modern laundry with wood and black cabinets, white counter, gold faucet
Modern hallway with staircase, wood niches, and blue door
Minimalist bathroom design with white sink and wooden shelves
Modern bathroom with glass shower and patterned floor
Modern outdoor dining patio with pergola and kitchen
Outdoor patio with pergola, dining table, and lounge chairs
Modern dining room with wooden panels, light chairs, and pendant lamp
Bread, milk, and jar on kitchen counter with floral backsplash
Kitchen with blue island, wood cabinets, patterned backsplash
Modern staircase with dark railings and teardrop lights
Modern interior with wood paneling, sloped ceiling, and open door
Bedroom with yellow armchair, balcony doors, wood paneling
Modern living room with blue sofa, cat in basket, fireplace
Entryway with wooden bench, window, shoes, and blue door
Bedroom with patterned headboard, orange bedspread, and nightstand
Modern living room with white sofa, fireplace, and harp
Modern living room with staircase, sofa, and ottomans
White Victorian house, red door, weathervane
Modern interior with open staircase and living area
Sleek modern interior with glass staircase and kitchen island
Modern staircase with elegant chandelier
Modern floating wooden stairs with glass railing
Modern bedroom with skylight and large window
Brown wooden dresser, black pitcher, greenery, fiery orange painting
Modern white kitchen with island, bar stools, and orange art
Modern interior: doorway to white room with split circular mirror
Modern house with open glass doors revealing dining area
Modern dining room with glass roof, large doors, and orange art
Modern dining room opening to a patio with a fireplace
Modern bathroom with white pedestal sink and shiplap walls
Modern room with two gray armchairs, wooden cabinet, and skylight
Modern bathroom with marble walls, bathtub, and wooden vanity
White marble bathroom with glass shower and skylight
Modern bathroom with shower and double vanity
Built-in wooden shelves with towels, plant, and decor
Modern powder room with gold mirror, sink, and patterned wallpaper
Modern bathroom vanity with dark wood, mirror, and flowers
Modern kitchen with island, bar stools, and pendant lights
Modern kitchen with wood cabinets, island, blue-green backsplash.
Modern kitchen with wood cabinets, island, and pendant lights
Modern house exterior with balconies and illuminated windows
Modern staircase with wood treads, metal, and glass railing.
Black armchair by large window with city view
Decorative vase with berries and woven ball on shelf
Modern wooden spiral staircase with skylight
Dark tiled bathroom with white tub and toilet
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