Unsurprisingly, many new homes in San Francisco address issues of providing adequate living space in a dense urban environment — while capitalizing on the Bay Area's beguiling geography. That means multi-storied, slender homes and condos that make use of extensive glazing to provide a sense of openness and connection to the city. These inspired design solutions are on full display during the San Francisco Living Home Tours on Sept. 20 and 21 in conjunction with the month-long Architecture and the City Festival, organized by AIA San Francisco and the Center for Architecture + Design. Today, we offer a look inside the 11 homes that will be opening their doors in the coming weeks. Learn more and purchase tickets on the festival's official website. Photo by Cesar Rubio Douglass Park by Azevedo Design Azevedo Design renovated their client’s home from a compartmentalized 1970s design to one that highlights volume and light. The main living space is a long rectangle stretching from a front deck overlooking cypresses to a two level patio with a view of the bay. A light monitor illuminates the center dining area and adds to the subtle variety of ceiling ...
Unsurprisingly, many new homes in San Francisco address issues of providing adequate living space in a dense urban environment — while capitalizing on the Bay Area's beguiling geography. That means multi-storied, slender homes and condos that make use of extensive glazing to provide a sense of openness and connection to the city. These inspired design solutions are on full display during the San Francisco Living Home Tours on Sept. 20 and 21 in conjunction with the month-long Architecture and the City Festival, organized by AIA San Francisco and the Center for Architecture + Design. Today, we offer a look inside the 11 homes that will be opening their doors in the coming weeks. Learn more and purchase tickets on the festival's official website. Photo by Cesar Rubio Douglass Park by Azevedo Design Azevedo Design renovated their client’s home from a compartmentalized 1970s design to one that highlights volume and light. The main living space is a long rectangle stretching from a front deck overlooking cypresses to a two level patio with a view of the bay. A light monitor illuminates the center dining area and adds to the subtle variety of ceiling ...