ODS Architecture

Home Improvement Professionals , Architects & Building Designers , Accessory Dwelling Units , Home Remodeling , Home Additions , Universal Design , Basement Remodeling
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ODS Architecture
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Located in San Francisco this project was a property with two residences, a single unit over garage at the street called Unit A, and a second 2-unit apartment building with Units B and C at the rear - Unit A was already a remodeled structure, but Unit B and C were in original Victorian condition and the City of San Francisco wanted the exterior kept for historic reasons.
Project Year: 2010
Project Cost: $750,001 - $1,000,000
Country: United States
Zip Code: 94114
Going up the Victorian front stair you enter Unit B at the second floor which opens to a flexible living space - previously there was no interior stair access to all floors so part of the task was to create a stairway that joined three floors together - so a sleek new stair tower was added.
Living Room, Family Room & Stairs Beyond
The living room level features a Raydoor glass sliding partition that can close off the T.V. room and can slide further than shown to block heat from escaping up the stair tower or neighbors' views of the interior - the open kitchen and eating area are accessorized by a small Juliet balcony for...
Kitchen & Dining
A detail of the kitchen highlights the Zodiaq countertops and full height backsplash behind the Gaggenau hood and Thermador dual fuel range.
Kitchen
The Juliet balcony off the kitchen provides a breather from cooking or an easy barbecuing area.
Kitchen, Patio Beyond
Inside the new stair is light and airy lit by the continuous three story high Blomberg storefront window system glazing.
Stairs
Arriving at the top third floor previously was a struggle, as the ceilings were very low - San Francisco mandated that the height envelope of the structure had to remain the same so the solution was to drop or lower the upper third floor by one foot to create headroom - everything else was fitted...
Bedroom, Stairs Beyond
The upper bedroom is used as an office as well with built-in cabinetry forming a computer desk facing a large double skylight that is a window out to the view.
Skylight, Office Room
Usually kept sight unseen, the laundry area shines in an alcove off the downstairs hallway with lighting and waterproof stone flooring - the guest bedroom is beyond.
Laundry Room
The downstairs level was intended for the wheelchair user and features some universal design features such as the handicap accessible bathtub - storage is always a concern and is provided with a large linen cabinet over the toilet.
Bathroom
As seen from the rear neighbor's yard, the new stair tower is a glowing modern addition to the existing Victorian house.
Exterior View, Backyard