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Before & After: A Time-Capsule Carriage House in San Francisco Is Gracefully Modernized
A century-old residence with a pest-infested hayloft becomes a minimalist home for a young, growing family in the Mission District.
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For a century, this San Francisco carriage house stood mostly undisturbed by the influx of changes around it. "It’s like a secret garden, completely hidden from the street," says architect Sky Lanigan. "but it still has a visual connection to the city—from the rear deck, you can see the tower of Mission Dolores."
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Kelly Dawson
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Kelly Dawson is a writer in Los Angeles who has been contributing to Dwell's print and online publications since 2015. Follow her on Instagram @kellydawsonwrites.