Other projects in San Francisco by Jensen Architects include the conversion of a sawtooth-roof warehouse into an arts centre and the revamp of a Victorian home that now features a minimalist interior and a contemporary rear facade.Īrchitecture and interiors: Jensen Architects "Robust earth shoring, concrete and steel foundations, and stormwater drainage systems ensure the home will remain for decades," the team said. The home has a number of sustainable features, including continuous exterior insulation, high-performance glass, operable windows, a radiant hydronic heating system and smart thermostats in each room.Ī rooftop photovoltaic array helps meet energy demands, and some of the energy generated is converted to batteries for use in the event of a power outage. Read: Jensen Architects adds contemporary rear facade and pared-down interiors to historic San Francisco house "A dense thicket of Phyllostachys vivax (timber bamboo) screens the residence from its uphill neighbours and also provides lush habitat for birds and pollinators," the team added. Elements include permeable ground cover, French drains and an undulating topography that helps absorb and redirect stormwater. The landscape design was informed by Asian garden traditions. A code-required exit led the architects to design a bridge between the terrace and the garden "A code-required second exit became a bridge connecting the living level and garden terrace," the studio said. In the back of the house, one finds an unusual feature – a bridge that connects to an upper-level terrace and crosses over a ground-level patio. The remaining storeys are linked by a separate stair with white oak cladding and a recessed and illuminated handrail.
"The client's interest in the aesthetic experience of stairs inspired the vertical ascent through the house," the studio said.Ĭonnecting the ground and first level is a sculptural staircase. Special attention was paid to the home's vertical circulation, which consists of two interior staircases and an elevator. The top level contains the primary suite that features a generous closet, a seating area and a glass-lined terrace. "Here, the clients enjoy the duality of their peaceful rear garden and sweeping city views, spanning from the downtown skyline to the Pacific Ocean," the studio said. Floor-to-ceiling glass provides views of the cityįloor-to-ceiling glass provides immersive views of the city to the north and a rear garden to the south. Up above, on the third floor, the team placed the public spaces – a kitchen, dining area and living room, including space for a grand piano. Two offices, two reading nooks and a gym are found on the second level. The home has two offices and a reading nook The first level holds a bedroom suite for guests or a caretaker, a laundry room and a mechanical space. The bottom floor contains a garage and entry hall with artwork and polished concrete flooring. "Spaces are tailored for optimal ergonomics, individual habits and a passion for art, design and technology," the team added. The ground floor features a sculptural staircase Working closely with the clients, the design team created a range of atmospheres, from cosy nooks to bright and expansive rooms. Within the home, public and private spaces are spread across the five levels. The third level reaches outward toward San Francisco Bay in the distance. The upper floors, which step forward and back, are detailed in plaster and glass and "appear to float", the team said. The home adheres to the site's hilly geography Made of board-formed concrete, the base closely follows the footprint of the prior home, which helped minimise excavation.
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