San francisco architecture

This two-story, 3,000 square foot Noe Valley project consists of the excavation and conversion of the existing, ground-level crawl space to new habitable area, alterations throughout – including vaulted 15-foot ceilings at the living level and modernization of the front façade. Photographer: Jacob Elliott Photography More

Designed for Bay Area luminaries in Atherton, California this residence reflects a well-orchestrated response to a host of requirements, technologies, and amenities. Built for living, working, entertaining, and play, the diverse building program created the opportunity to weave a rich tapestry of form, materials, and details that reveal themselves at every corner. Anchored by the primary palette of Sapele wood and Jerusalem Limestone, the structure radiates warmth and elegance. By ‘folding’ the front yard down to the basement level, the building sensitively reduces its height and presence on the site; and through expansive glass and openings creates an engaging dialogue with the outdoors. More

Interior and Architectural Design: Blitz                              Melissa Hanley, AIA, IIDA, LEED AP, Principal-In-ChargeJohn Hunter, AIA, Technical LeadTamara Roth, Assoc. IIDA, LEED ID+C, Lead Designer Emily Burchill, Interior DesignerClient:                  SciFi VC, a venture capital firm that focuses on data-related investments Location:             San Francisco, CASize:                     3,500 square feetDesign:                Blitz establishes a cohesive design language for SciFi... More

The Two-Way House embodies the marriage of San Francisco’s historic urban fabric with today’s modern needs/desires in a thoughtfully crafted home filled with daylight seamlessly connecting to the garden. Our client’s goals of filling their home with natural light while connecting inside to outside formed the transformation of this Pacific Heights row house. The Two-way House was conceived around the pairing of the original 1900 Victorian façade and traditional parlor with an open plan and modern 2-story backyard addition. The design maximizes space creating a generous single family home (with smaller 2ndapartment / in-law unit) while deftly resolving constraints that have shaped the remodel of many San Francisco homes. A series of... More

This view home was carefully created for a San Francisco entrepreneur. This is his first residence and he worked avidly with the design team while also becoming cultivated in architecture and design. The design team consisted of CCS Architecture, headed by Cass Calder Smith and the owner’s creative director, Akemi Tamaribuchi, from Subject to Change, who brought CCS onto the project. The collaboration resulted in an overall creative alliance where CCS handled the architecture and finishes, while Subject to Change handled the furniture, art, styling, and was the conduit to the owner.  The house was created for everyday living, intimate meetings, and occasional entertaining. It’s meant to be a ‘place’ to share ideas with others and... More