Noe Valley Perch: Architecture as a bridge from old to new

San Francisco, CA

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An urban hillside home reimagined with light

This century-old residence in a dense neighborhood was ready for a transformation that honored its historic character, created more living space, and connected strongly to the landscape.

We raised the structure to add a garage and reworked the front façade in harmony with its Edwardian context. Stepped volumes at the back opened the home to dramatic views and natural light.

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Layered movement and light

Daylight guides the experience of the home at every turn; through a skylit stair, along transom-lined sightlines, and across the shaded rear façade.

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Where tradition and modernity meet

Thoughtfully balancing legacy and lifestyle, the design preserves the home’s historic street-facing presence with an airy, contemporary rear expansion.

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Team

ENU Construction, Contractor

Alden Miller Interiors, Interior Finishes and Casework 

Anna Kondolf Lighting Design, Lighting Design

Paul English Landscape Design, Landscaping

Paul Dyer, Photography

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