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The traditional facade of this Craftsman home in San Francisco’s Noe Valley doesn’t give away its industrial-inspired interiors and the ultra-modern, glass rear facade. Originally built in 1906, the Valley Street Project was completely reimagined by architect Ross Levy and architect and interior designer Kevin Hackett for a tech entrepreneur, a community organizer, and their two children.
The traditional facade of this Craftsman home in San Francisco’s Noe Valley doesn’t give away its industrial-inspired interiors and the ultra-modern, glass rear facade. Originally built in 1906, the Valley Street Project was completely reimagined by architect Ross Levy and architect and interior designer Kevin Hackett for a tech entrepreneur, a community organizer, and their two children.
During: Three exterior load-bearing walls were left intact, while the rear was completely blown out. The design team installed new interior framing.
During: Three exterior load-bearing walls were left intact, while the rear was completely blown out. The design team installed new interior framing.
At the entry, the staircase takes on a sculptural quality and integrates a built-in bench. On the right, the home’s preserved brick is revealed. On the left, a window captures the exterior brick of a neighbor. “We created these moments where the inside and the outside start to blend together,” says Radutny.
At the entry, the staircase takes on a sculptural quality and integrates a built-in bench. On the right, the home’s preserved brick is revealed. On the left, a window captures the exterior brick of a neighbor. “We created these moments where the inside and the outside start to blend together,” says Radutny.
“We tried to open up views to the the side yard as much as possible, while placing windows in areas where you don’t necessarily need to draw your blinds,” says Radutny. This collection of irons belonged to the client’s father, who was an industrial designer.
“We tried to open up views to the the side yard as much as possible, while placing windows in areas where you don’t necessarily need to draw your blinds,” says Radutny. This collection of irons belonged to the client’s father, who was an industrial designer.
The main floor powder room is behind the wall.
The main floor powder room is behind the wall.
During: The basement was “underpinned” to gain more head height and make the level functional as a self-sufficient suite.
During: The basement was “underpinned” to gain more head height and make the level functional as a self-sufficient suite.
While the historic qualities of the front facade were kept, the back was given a more modern treatment. The window scheme hints at the layout within—the long windows denote where the stairs are, and the sill heights rise in accordance with the need for additional privacy on the upper floors.
While the historic qualities of the front facade were kept, the back was given a more modern treatment. The window scheme hints at the layout within—the long windows denote where the stairs are, and the sill heights rise in accordance with the need for additional privacy on the upper floors.
The large overhangs provide year-round comfort while adding a strong architectural element to the simple massing.
The large overhangs provide year-round comfort while adding a strong architectural element to the simple massing.
The simple kitchen provides unobstructed views of the lake while cooking. Clerestory windows provide ample diffused light while encouraging cross ventilation.
The simple kitchen provides unobstructed views of the lake while cooking. Clerestory windows provide ample diffused light while encouraging cross ventilation.
The living area is intentionally spare to accentuate the presence of the mammoth beech tree.
The living area is intentionally spare to accentuate the presence of the mammoth beech tree.
The master ensuite is nestled into the pitched roof form of the “inner house”, a feature which is emphasized through the contrast of the white tiles and black structural elements.
The master ensuite is nestled into the pitched roof form of the “inner house”, a feature which is emphasized through the contrast of the white tiles and black structural elements.
In addition to a sound-proof movie theater, the home also features a spacious pool. Plenty of
In addition to a sound-proof movie theater, the home also features a spacious pool. Plenty of
Another light-filled living area, which also opens to the terrace, awaits beyond the kitchen.
Another light-filled living area, which also opens to the terrace, awaits beyond the kitchen.
A central island anchors the open kitchen, while custom cabinetry line the back wall.
A central island anchors the open kitchen, while custom cabinetry line the back wall.