Project: Oakland Hills Residence
Summary:
The president of one of San Francisco's leading construction companies decided it was time to focus on his own home for a while, a significant change in scale from his typical commercial and institutional projects. Phase by phase, he and his wife completely renovated their home for their family of four. Their goals were to provide private space for themselves, capitalize on the site's marvelous views of the Bay, optimize natural light and re-organize their existing interior spaces for increased functionality.
Phase I consisted of adding a floor to accommodate a new master suite. Their retreat includes the perfect built-in day bed for reading and working at home while enjoying the sweeping Bay views. The main level was reconfigured to greatly improve spatial flow. By careful manipulation of translucent panels, wall penetrations, and room opening, daylight floods the house interior. Above the stair, new skylights provide daylight throughout the center of the house.
Phase 2 consisted of the kitchen and office area renovation. We are currently working of Phase 3. The use of the same measured material pallet and warm, modern aesthetic unifies all phases.
Rebecca Schnier Architecture  |  (510) 836-5600  |  info@rsarchitecture.com  
55 Santa Clara Avenue, Suite 100   Oakland, CA 94610  
 

Oakland Hills Residence

 commercial
  Mills College
  Swinerton & Walberg
 residential
  East Bay Hills
  Oakland Hills
  Piedmont
  Writer's Library, Oakland
  2 Pianos, SF
  Sunset, SF
  Hillsborough
  Lafayette