The goal, to connect ground, building and sky with respect, warmth being modern in materials and color. Previously, the original house appeared disconnected looming over an unattractive garage and rotting deck. The outcome, join the upper and lower stories from the exterior and expand the deck for a more usable outdoor space on steep hillside lot overlooking San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park.

Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, Geoffrey Campen, Yegvenia Torres-Zavala and Mason St. Peter.

Contractor: San Francisco Design and Construction

Interior Finishes and Furnishing: Urbanism Designs

Photography © 2022 and 2010 Mariko Reed

Location: San Francisco, CA

Year completed: 2021