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The angled roof over the new fitness room extends to cover the outdoor kitchen and dining room, but is punctured by strategically placed skylights.

Deep overhangs and moveable brise-soleil across the home’s front facade reduce solar heat gain while also creating a protected circulation path outside the home’s walls. “Most of the time, sustainability is a responder—in the course of a project, people will incorporate sustainability ideas,” says Christopher Alt. “For our renovation, sustainability was the project driver.”

In the primary suite, white oak meets an accent wall of terracotta tile from Equipe Ceramics. The accent wall gives "a hint of what you can expect inside

Kat stands at a Blanco sink, and uses a Dornbracht SYNC faucet. The 36-inch-wide induction cooktop is from Wolf.

White oak wraps the corner. Integrated doors demark a coat closet, laundry and pantry. The counters are Taj Mahal Quartzite and the tile is from Equipe Ceramics. "We looked for a tile that had a glaze where you can see the process and the way the materiality comes through,

The tile is the 1X1 Seta Cielo tile from Nemo.

Drawing atmospheric inspiration from the city, Waechter Architecture infuses a hilltop home with panoramic Bay views, utilitarian finishes, and a bathroom that evokes a misty day.

"Because it's simple, and because it's everywhere, it's immersive,

The flooring throughout the bathroom is Artistic Tile, in Venezia Terrazzo White. Wood paneling on walls and ceiling is more Rummer appropriate, with a Blu Dot mirror and In common with sconces. The vanity has Linear Standard pulls.

The fireplace has INAX Tile from United Tile.

Workaday Design fashioned custom paneling that's a modern twist on the midcentury paneling they saw in Robert Rummer's own home.

Exposed beams, a vaulted ceiling, and clerestory windows bring height and daylight to the open kitchen, dining, and living areas, unified by polished concrete floors.

Exposed post-and-beam construction, a vaulted wood ceiling, and clerestory windows bring height and daylight to the open kitchen, dining, and living areas, which are unified by polished concrete floors.

The new primary bathroom, clad in Fireclay Terre Verte wall and floor tiles, took advantage of its increased square footage to add a freestanding tub. It gives way to a new enclosed deck and outdoor shower.

Teak stools from Patio Productions San Diego provide seating for groups on the triangular deck.

The red balau deck brings a natural element to the exterior, while complementing the existing house on the property. "I knew from the get-go that we weren’t going to be able to put fancy finishes like vertical siding on the outside—that drives up the price pretty fast,

The couple splurged and bought La Cantina doors for the opening to the deck, along with the large corner windows from Milgard in the dining area. "Bifold doors are expensive, but they’re worth it when you use them correctly,

Gast Architects embraced the home's original emphasis on indoor/outdoor connections and careful framing of views.

The original pool was refinished and grommets were installed for a custom safety cover. A new firepit by Lumacast and teak-and-rope lounge chairs from the Conran Shop create the perfect outdoor lounge area.