This project includes a seismic upgrade and modernization of a historic 3 story unreinforced masonry building. Construction for this project began in September, 2003 and includes full seismic and ADA upgrades. In addition to the seismic reinforcement, work included space programming, space layouts, workstation design, custom casework design, lighting and color coordination, and tenant improvements for the entire building (approximately 9,000 SF). 

San Francisco rooftops seem to be made for decks and views.  This recently complete project has an extensive outdoor cooking and lounge area with a panoramic vista of San Francisco Bay.  Hom-Pisano was our structural consultant.  Click the thumbnails photos below for  enlarged views.

 

1730 Kearny Street:  A penthouse at the top of Telegraph Hill was redesigned to create a new entry foyer and a new kitchen.  The interiors of the apartment was opened up to compliment  the magnificent view of ships sailing into San Francisco Bay.

Remodeling in crowded urban areas is always difficult.  The logistics of access, trucks, equipment, and storage is tough.  When you're trying to install a new elevator shaft and  elevator in an existing building, it's even more of a challenge.

The construction of a concrete shaft was made a little easier with the use of shotcrete or pneumatically placed concrete.  Working with our structural consultant, Hom-Pisano, we were able to develop a structural system that worked within this tight space.

Here is the completed elevator located at 814 Montgomery in San Francisco.  The building is leased to the Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco.

647 Kansas, San Francisco:  An early design study showed  how a third floor addition and new exterior entry stairs would fit with the appearance of their existing victorian two unit building.  The project is located on Potrero Hill in San Francisco.

 

401 Hayes Street:  The seating area for a specialty artisan chocolate store and cafe in the Hayes Valley District of San Francisco. 

31 Fairmount Street:  This San Francisco home in the Glenn Park District reflects the forms and traditions of its neighbors while still maintaining a contemporary flair.  The carefully crafted open deck at the second floor entry provides private open space on a public street.  A handsome solution on a small and difficult site.

2740 Mission Street:  A new restaurant fronting on a busy commercial section of Mission Street  will include an enclosed patio at the rear of the existing building.

 

200 Granville Drive, San Francisco:  This single family home in the West Portal District was renovated and enlarged by excavating under the existing house into the hillside.  A new kitchen featured Ikea cabinets.

885 Folsom Street:  A professional office included interior design, space planning, custom designed workstations, and tenant improvements in a striking concrete building in San Francisco's South of Market Area.