San Marino based clients were interested in developing a property that had been in their family for generations. This was an exciting proposition as it was one of the last surviving bayside double lots on the scenic Coronado peninsula in San Diego. They desired a holiday home that would be a gathering place for their large, close- knit family. San Marino based clients were interested in developing a property that had been in their family for generations. This was an exciting proposition as it was one of the last surviving bayside double lots on the scenic Coronado peninsula in San Diego. They desired a holiday home that would be a gathering place for their large, close-knit family. Facing the Back Bay, overlooking downtown and the Bay Bridge, this property presented us with a unique opportunity to design a vacation home with a dual personality. One side faces a bustling harbor with a constant parade of yachts, cargo vessels and military ships while the other opens onto a deep, quiet contemplative garden. The home’s shingle-style influence carries on the historical Coronado tradition of clapboard and Craftsman bungalows built in the shadow of the great Hotel Del Coronado which was erected at the turn of the last century. In order to create an informal feel to the residence, we devised a concept that eliminated the need for a “front door”. Instead, one walks through the garden and enters the “Great Hall” through either one of two French doors flanking a walk-in stone fireplace. Both two-story bedroom wings bookend this central wood beam vaulted room which serves as the “heart of the home”, and opens to both views. Three sets of stairs are discretely tucked away inside the bedroom wings. In lieu of a formal dining room, the family convenes and dines around a beautiful table and banquette set into a circular window bay off the kitchen which overlooks the lights of the city beyond the harbor. Working with noted interior designer Betty Ann Marshall, we designed a unique kitchen that was inspired by the colors and textures of a fossil the couple found on a honeymoon trip to the quarries of Montana. We set that ancient fossil into a matte glass backsplash behind the professional cook’s stove. A warm library with walnut paneling and a bayed window seat affords a refuge for the family to read or play board games. The couple’s fine craft and folk art collection is on prominent display throughout the house and helps to set an intimate and whimsical tone. Another architectural feature devoted to family is the play room lit by a dramatic cupola which beacons the older grandchildren and their friends. Below the play room is a four car garage that allows the patriarch space to refurbish an antique fire truck, a mahogany launch boat and several vintage cars. Their jet skis and kayaks are housed in another garage designed for that purpose. Lattice covered skylights that allow dappled sunlight to bathe the loggia affords a comfortable refuge to watch the kids swim and gaze out upon the rushing water, the Coronado Bay Bridge and the romantic downtown San Diego skyline. Architect: Ward Jewell Architect, AIA Interior Design: Betty Ann Marshall Construction: Bill Lyons Photographer: Laura Hull Styling: Zale Design Studio

This is 8,000 square foot brownstone "gut" renovation project with a garden located in Hamilton Heights. All Renovation Construction renovated this late 19th century landmark brownstone into seven residential units for developer committed to upper Manhattan. The structure was erected as a member of the so-called “boudoir houses” on St. Nicholas Avenue. It is landmarked in the Harlem - Sugar Hill Historic District

For over a decade, Wilson Patios has helped residents to build amazing patio enclosures and more, thanks to our professional patio enclosure design and construction services in Mountain View. We always try to erect beautiful structures that increase your property value in the real estate market. So, hire us and get the services that fulfill your dreams within your budget. Patio Enclosure Design and Construction in Mountain View, CA - http://www.wilsonpatios.com/

For over a decade, Wilson Patios has helped residents to build amazing sunrooms and more, thanks to our professional sunroom design and construction services in Sunnyvale. We always try to erect beautiful structures that increase your property value in the real estate market. So, hire us and get the services that fulfill your dreams within your budget. Sunroom Design and Construction in Sunnyvale, CA - http://www.wilsonpatios.com/

Ostrich fern. Photo by Jay Sifford.
Eclectic home design photo in Charlotte

For over a decade, Wilson Patios has helped residents to build amazing patio enclosures and more, thanks to our professional patio enclosure design and construction services in Los Altos. We always try to erect beautiful structures that increase your property value in the real estate market. So, hire us and get the services that fulfill your dreams within your budget. Patio Enclosure Design and Construction in Los Altos, CA - http://www.wilsonpatios.com/

For over a decade, Wilson Patios has helped residents to build amazing patio enclosures and more, thanks to our professional patio enclosure design and construction services in Los Altos. We always try to erect beautiful structures that increase your property value in the real estate market. So, hire us and get the services that fulfill your dreams within your budget. Patio Enclosure Design and Construction in Los Altos, CA - http://www.wilsonpatios.com/

This is 8,000 square foot brownstone "gut" renovation project with a garden located in Hamilton Heights. All Renovation Construction renovated this late 19th century landmark brownstone into seven residential units for developer Artifact, a real estate development firm committed to upper Manhattan. The structure was erected as a member of the so-called “boudoir houses” on St. Nicholas Avenue. It is landmarked in the Sugar Hill Historic District

By eliminating the little sitting zone off the kitchen's original floor plan, and incorporating a dry bar to include a built-in microwave, an extra storage, this newly erected space serves as the much needed extra storage this client desired, a coffee bar, and a lovely place for a secondary serving zone.

A closer view of the rear of this historic Saltbox-style Farmhouse erected in 1779. For this historic restoration, we recommended and installed 3,000 square feet of G&R Red Western Cedar on this expansive residence - a material very consistent with roofs from this era. What's more, we flashed all valleys, vents and chimneys with era-appropriate soldered copper.

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Chimney and flashing detail on this historic Saltbox-style Farmhouse erected in 1779. In addition to installing 3,000 square feet of G&R Red Western Cedar on this expansive residence - a material very consistent with roofs from this era - we also repointed the chimney and flashed all valleys and protrusions in period-appropriate soldered copper.

For over a decade, Wilson Patios has helped residents to build amazing patio enclosures and more, thanks to our professional patio enclosure design and construction services in Los Altos. We always try to erect beautiful structures that increase your property value in the real estate market. So, hire us and get the services that fulfill your dreams within your budget. Patio Enclosure Design and Construction in Los Altos, CA - http://www.wilsonpatios.com/

For over a decade, Wilson Patios has helped residents to build amazing patio enclosures and more, thanks to our professional patio enclosure design and construction services in Los Altos. We always try to erect beautiful structures that increase your property value in the real estate market. So, hire us and get the services that fulfill your dreams within your budget. Patio Enclosure Design and Construction in Los Altos, CA - http://www.wilsonpatios.com/

For over a decade, Wilson Patios has helped residents to build amazing patio enclosures and more, thanks to our professional patio enclosure design and construction services in Los Altos. We always try to erect beautiful structures that increase your property value in the real estate market. So, hire us and get the services that fulfill your dreams within your budget. Patio Enclosure Design and Construction in Los Altos, CA - http://www.wilsonpatios.com/

For over a decade, Wilson Patios has helped residents to build amazing patio enclosures and more, thanks to our professional patio enclosure design and construction services in Los Altos. We always try to erect beautiful structures that increase your property value in the real estate market. So, hire us and get the services that fulfill your dreams within your budget. Patio Enclosure Design and Construction in Los Altos, CA - http://www.wilsonpatios.com/

For over a decade, Wilson Patios has helped residents to build amazing patio covers and more, thanks to our professional patio cover design and construction services in Los Altos. We always try to erect beautiful structures that increase your property value in the real estate market. So, hire us and get the services that fulfill your dreams within your budget. Patio Cover Design and Construction in Los Altos, CA - http://www.wilsonpatios.com/