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      • San Francisco Glen Park Mid-Century Home Remodel
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Black Point, Novato single-family home

The site for this 2000sf, two-story, single-family residence is a steep, wooded hillside at the edge of a protected wetland/bird sanctuary in the rural Black Point area of Novato.  The form and materiality were inspired by the natural characteristics of the site as well as vernacular structures such as fishing shacks and "bird hide" observation shelters.  The footprint of the house is kept as compact as possible in order to preserve the maximum number of existing blue oaks.  Both the main structure and garage are elevated on pilings in order to minimize grading and hydrological disruption, while maximizing the views toward the wetland and Mt. Tamalpais beyond.  An open floor plan, double height living space, generous glazing and large decks help to unite interior and exterior.
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Projects
    • Selected Projects >
      • Blackpoint, Novato Single-family Home
      • Menlo Park Single-family Remodel and Addition
      • Mill Valley Bungalow Renovation
      • Noe Valley Single-family Addition
      • Noe Valley Interior Remodel and Expansion
      • NOPA Condo Renovation
      • Oakland Sculptor's Live/work Studio
      • Pacific Heights Condo Renovation
      • Millbrae House Remodel
      • Palo Alto Historic Single-family Renovation
      • Mountain View Single-family Remodel and Addition
      • Orinda House Remodel
      • Palo Alto New House
      • Sunnyvale Addition and Remodel
      • Mountain View Addition and Remodel
      • Cupertino Addition and Remodel
      • San Francisco Glen Park Mid-Century Home Remodel
      • San Francisco Sutro Tower Mid-Century Home Remodel And Addition
    • Complete Project List 2006-present
  • Location
  • Contact
  • More