Jan and Pat’s house patio

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A San Francisco–based industrial designer and mechanical engineer couple teamed up with local architect Craig Steely to design their 1,800-square-foot home overlooking the Mission District. On warm nights, the residents eat al fresco dinners perched on Eiffel side chairs by Charles and Ray Eames around a table from Room & Board.