Historic Cottage Row: A family home reenvisioned
San Francisco, CA
A narrow cottage reimagined using space and light
This uniquely slender historic home sits mid-block among five adjacent residences. Its Victorian façade conceals a narrow footprint and compact interior. Our main goal was to expand living space for a family with young children, and enhance the quality of sunlight throughout the home.
We added a new third story, hidden behind the front façade, containing a new primary suite, home office, family room, and private patio. Plus, the main living floor was completely reimagined to increase openness and light and to accommodate a stair to the new upper level. Additional bedrooms remain below.
Linking spaces with light
A sleek skylight allows light to penetrate the top two floors and ricochet throughout the core of the home. This effect is cleverly accentuated by a modern, glass-enclosed stairway that connects all three levels, optimizing the natural glow.
Modern comfort in a compact urban setting
The result is a thoughtfully efficient floor plan, a unique sculptural space, and a house that feels much larger than its actual footprint. It’s a perfect family-friendly home.
Team
Jeff King & Company, Contractor
Cate Groush, Interior Design
Anna Kondolf Lighting Design, Lighting Design
Paul Dyer, Photography
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