Quantum Signature Series Windows

The house’s second floor, where one enters, combines the living, kitchen, and dining areas in one space beneath original architect Richard Campbell’s vaulted wood ceiling.

The master bathroom is fitted with Calacatta Oro marble slab walls and flooring, along with a free-standing soaking tub and walk-in closet.

The bedrooms frame views of Coit Tower, the East Bay Bridge, and the city skyline.

A rectangular infinity-edge lap pool overlooks the backyard and views of the city.

“While the house enjoys its inner garden and cloister-like character, a major aim of the project was to give back to the neighborhood through the creation of a public green space along the property line,” says Ryan. “To do so, large sections of the sidewalk around the house were removed and converted to lush planting beds, which the owners tend.”

The corner window bathes the master bedroom in natural light, while exposed rafters and bleached Douglas Fir floors lend a sense of warmth.

“I find that what's so appealing about old Victorian trim detail is how it casts shadows, and so we played with that idea in the detailing of the new house, creating rhythm with the shadow lines of the lap siding and the window extrusions,” notes Ryan.

The mitered glass window on the southwest corner of the new building is a nod to the entryway on the southwest corner of the existing building.

A view of the newly constructed modern Back House seen from the street. Custom redwood fencing wraps around the home.

The old building's horizontal siding is echoed in the new construction. The siding on the Back House is a custom profile made with a product called Extira, and the siding on the Front House is a painted wood siding.