Beaux-Arts Meets Ultramodern
LOCATION
San Francisco
PROJECT
Complete Gut (4 Beds, 2 Baths, Living, Kitchen). January, 2021
BUDGET
U$300k Construction (Projet Cost U$1.5M); 5 months
ROLE
Design-Build / Project Engineering
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1,945 sf. | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 1 Indoor gym, 1 Office
Set in one of SF's most historic buildings, this exquisite American Beaux-Art style apartment from 1903 has been transformed into a design experienment as it combines historic and ultramodern design details and materials.
This project included reimaging the space by relocating long dull hallway which was misinterpreted in many American Beaux-Arts apartment buildings to the centre of the floorplan. This created new 83 sf. living space with a new bathroom while shortening the distances between different rooms. This new floorplan also opened up untilized butler’s pantry, closet and plumbing spaces to create a new 129sqf workout room in the darkest parts of the apartment meeting the needs of new work-life balance.
To maximize the engrossing spacial experience, a range of unique lighting designs are introduced throughout the unit connecting the old and the new details. The original local euclyptus wood panneling dinning room was refurbished and gold-leafed embracing its originality. Gallery kitchen and sophisticated double-shower bathrooms were outfitted with highest quality Calcutta and di Bosco marble — all carefully curated to the eyes of modern lifestyle.
