Willard is a residential remodel of the top floor flat of a San Francisco Victorian in Cole Valley for a family of four. Prior to the renovation, they shared a single small vanity and had an underutilized tub. To respond to the request for more storage, we flipped the vanity and tub location, creating a five-foot-long floating teak vanity and a new spacious shower. Tiling the floor and the walls with the same tile unified the space. New custom medicine cabinets were set flush with the wall to increase storage and maintain clean visual lines. A wall-to-wall mirror increases the perceptual size of the space, while a narrow skylight above balances out the light in the room. Despite being on the top floor, the center of the home was dark. We added skylights to maximize the lighting in the hall. We maintained the detached toilet room, which is typical for Victorians using a wall-mounted toilet to maximize the space. In addition, we added a narrow hand sink and a storage cabinet as well as a hand-blown glass pendant that is framed by the existing glass clerestory window.
Willard Bathroom Sky Light Detail of skylight, mirror, and flush set medicine cabinet.
A full mirror increases the perceived space. A new skylight runs the length of the floating teak vanity, bringing in a second source of light. Medicine cabinets are tucked into the sidewalls. The floor and the walls are covered in porcelain tile.
Offset patterened dark gray shower tile covers the floor and the walls. Inset niche, and a hook for drying a wetsuit is mounted to the wall.
Bay Area Bathroom Remodel showing dark gray shower tile and a small window in the shower wall.
Small bay area bathroom with white and blue walls.
Bay Area Bathroom Remodel. Small bathroom design with white walls, modern toilet, and narrow sink.
Christina Choi Cosmetics is a makeup company based in Union Square, San Francisco. This is less than 250 square feet and it was originally very dark and divided by a wall which created 2 small spaces. With removing the wall the space, it is light, open and airy because of the clean lines and minimalist approach. This space is used as a makeup studio for private clients and also as a showroom to display their colorful products.
The Westlake Coffeeshop had been in business for over 60 years in the same location, until it was forced to relocate. The new location is situated beneath a multiplex movie theater complex in Daly City. The design task was to create a diner that maintained the feeling of the old space for the loyal customers, some of whom have been coming since it originally opened, while giving it a fresh and modern feel for the new location and costumer base, all for $110 per Sq Ft.
The owners had a very limited budget, as they were not earning income once the original location was closed. The design moves were essentialized to get the most architecture and affect for the money. The small and efficient commercial kitchen is wrapped in locally produced grey duo-tone Heath tile. The counter, which is a main feature of diners, is a band of light grey ceasarstone that wraps to form the cashier area, and folds up the wall to become a display shelf. Everything below the shelf is stainless steel for ease of cleaning. A row of deep amber, hand-blown glass pendants with Edison bulbs, hang directly above the counter. In order to help maintain the budget, the vintage stools and booths from the original location were reused, and reupholstered in burgundy leather, and the bases of the booths were clad in warm toned Doug Fir. 2’ x 1’ grey porcelain floor tile help to unify the restaurant.
The resulting space is clean and modern, yet pays tribute to traditional American diners. It continues the rich tradition of modern design in Daly City from people like Henry Doelger and Mario Ciampi. It preserves a Daly City institution while transforming it for new generations.
The original 1960’s restaurant stools were saved and reused in this new location and design.
Two-toned Heath tile is wrapped around the outer wall and kitchen.
This location was originally a Mexican fast food restaurant.
Located in the rear of a Chai warehouse in SOMA, the Chai Cart is designed to create a small pop-up retail space along the adjacent alleyway. A torquing copper surfaced cart is located within a horizontally slatted walled envelope. This allow for display while concealing the inner working of the warehouse.
We think of furniture as small-scaled architecture. It must be functional, beautiful, and well crafted. While it has a function and it should transcend its function. It should be subtle so that it brings new understanding and appreciation as it is used over time, while at other times it should deferring to its surroundings. Sometimes our furniture are standalone pieces, sometimes they are built into the architecture, like a floating wall-mounted bench. No piece is too small. We do custom designed pieces and small production runs for any room, focusing on elegant details and use the best local craftsmen.
These fun geometric eco-friendly chairs are made out of 100% recyclable cardboard. They are made with multiple layers of thin cardboard, laser cut to precision and laminated together. They have a small step at the front to help small kids get up to the seat. The chairs are so durable they also hold the weight of adults too!
These custom nightstands are made from solid walnut. Their lines and proportions take inspiration from Midcentury Modern design, modified for today. The walnut nightstands have a continuous frame of grain-matched walnut. This creates a deep space for books. A recessed drawer emphasizes the appearance of the frame. The interior of the drawer is a bright robin’s egg blue. This surprise pop of color adds a playful quality to the piece, like the bright inner lining of a sports coat. The nightstand appears to float over a rectangular tube stainless steel base that is the same thickness as the wood. They measure 14” W x 14”D x 26”h and are fabricated my local Bay Area craftsmen.
The Floating Doug Fir Tables are made from reclaimed solid Doug Fir that is over 100 years old. Both the coffee tables and side tables appear to float over a base of blacked cold-rolled steel. Designed to age and patina over time with use overtime the Doug Fir will become a beautiful warm orange as it oxidizes.
The design concept for the intersection of Louis Road and Fielding Drive is a highly visible abstract pattern that connects the areas past, present, and future. The design draws inspiration from the fabric of the surrounding neighborhood.
There is subtlety and strength in lines. I want to sculpt and shape them in a bold and dynamic way, bringing visibility and excitement to the intersection. The colors and the pattern have a resonance with the midcentury modern homes that surround the area. They also abstractly reference the present, with a pattern that evokes the design of microchip pathways, the heart of the success of Silicon Valley. With the patterns innovative forms, it points to the future being pragmatic, playful, and meaningful.
This pattern can be applied to the pedestrian crosswalks or across the entire intersection. The new intersection will not only increase safety and visibility but also help give a visual expression to the identity of the area.
Typi non habent claritatem insitam; est usus legentis in iis qui facit eorum claritatem. Investigationes demonstraverunt lectores legere me lius quod ii legunt saepius. Claritas est etiam processus dynamicus, qui sequitur mutationem consuetudium lectorum.
Mirum est notare quam littera gothica, quam nunc putamus parum claram, anteposuerit litterarum formas humanitatis per seacula quarta decima et quinta decima. Eodem modo typi, qui nunc nobis videntur parum clari, fiant sollemnes in futurum.
This home is a San Francisco victorian home located in Cole Valley. This unique victorian is more than 100 years old and full of character. We are restoring this home to honor its legacy but with a modern flare.
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