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Peter's House
Todd Nakanishi
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Nestled in the hills of San Francisco, architect Craig Steely designs uses modern techniques to construct a striking 1800-square-foot house. Simply titled Peter's House, engineer Jan Moolsintong and designer Peter Russell-Clarke have outfitted themselves with a bit of a "hide-and-reveal" themed living space thanks to Steely.
A twenty four foot by twenty four foot poured in place concrete foundation anchors three stories without interrupting too much of the natural hill form and surroundings. Entire glass wall front opens to the view of the expansive bay view of the city, with locally sourced reclaimed Monterey Cypress trees created into solid wood louvers that regulate openness and privacy. These tall louvers begin as a fences along the north side of the top floor, which holds the kitchen, dining room, and deck. Then indoor apertures between the boards behind the glass façade to widen the scenery or adjust to their views to create a separation between private and public. The reclaimed wood is also used as a custom garage door to uncover a small area for car storage and makeshift workshop. Adding to the wood and concrete elements, marble is brought into the kitchen two bathrooms with leftovers to makeshift a coffee table in the living room. Frosted glass separates interior areas between private bathrooms and comfort space.
I very much enjoy the materials used in this residence as it could easily be stylistic cues for myself to pick up on. Using a square concrete foundation rather digging out more space to disrupt natural drainage is a unique feature plus environmentally conscience decision. Reducing the amount of excavation typically involved in construction of this type saves money and adds to the "be different" factor. With poured in concrete as a foundation wall as well balances natural elements as well. Living along the hills of San Francisco and using glass walls to open the view tremendously and allows huge amount of natural lighting as well. I enjoyed the fact sourced Cypress trees from the expansion up ramp of the Golden Gate Bridge was reclaimed and used in a crucial factor of louvers in this project. Louvers act as vertical shutters to allow maximum sunlight as well as screen indoor and outdoor space between the public and private areas. Using as much of the local wood as flooring and casework really brings in a togetherness of an atmosphere in living space and warmness with naturally elements. The custom wood garage door is a wow factor in design, and always helpful to have a garage in a compact city. White with grey veined marble contrasts very well with the warm tones of wood, seeing this residence being very open in view I would imagine quick clean up and maintenance of marble will be kept. Another element of balance, the frosted glass interior walls to separate bathrooms opposite of the full glass wall is used precisely to still give that needed privacy but retain the open feel throughout the home.
Given map locations by the architect, I would very much like to view this residence next time I am in the Bay Area.
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16 comments:
Todd! This is the house you did for project on BIM? It is such an interesting structure, especially since it is located on a hill. It is great that they resource materials from around the properties area.
I really like the selection, the materials used and the natural feel to this building. I especially love the indoor/outdoor eating area and that bathroom!
Love the use of natural materials. Great photos and writing!
Bitchin' house, gotta go see it next time I'm up there! Jenny Shaffer
Bringing the outside in is impressive! The tub and combination of floor and wall coverings work incredibly well together.
Wow!
It's actually my ideal house. ^ ^
The design which is The wood Louvers act as vertical shutters and screen are so clever and unique idea. The modern design with each materials are harmonious.
The garage's door is pretty cool! I have never seen a wood garage door. The top floor is amazing, a open space for working and relaxing, very fit California's weather.
Gem of a house Todd!!! Great writing and of course as expected, great photos! I love the bathtub and design , however I can not live here because it's way too many steps for MishMish. LOL
Awesome! Great modern design with both openness and privacy. A lot of great materials were used in a simple way to create drama.
I love how the design and natural elements fit seamlessly with the surroundings! Gorgeous and unique, well done!!
This house is amazing!! I LOVE the openess of the home. Great article!!
Love, love this glass house! Amazing interior! Great job Todd.
When it involves creative architecture and sustainability I am always interested. Like their design concept. It is different. There is a variety of materials therefore colors used inside and out which I find un-boring interesting house.
Their use of natural elements in such a modern space creates a design that is both warm and cool- a beautiful combination of old and new. Love it!
Jaw dropping gorgeous! Great work!
Wow amazing, exactly how I envision my dream house. Craig Steely did a great job of bring the outdoors in and making the most of space. Peter's House is a trendy source of inspiration for architects and designers alike.
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