Janus House

Janus House

We remodeled a 4,300-square-foot Victorian in Duboce Park for a family of five, restoring the original façade while transforming the dilapidated alley facade to present a modern face to the garden and private driveway. Operable glass walls bring in natural light. A glass and steel deck cantilevers out 10 feet, extending the second-floor kitchen/family room/dining room level over the garden. The third floor contains four bedrooms, including two carved out of the existing attic.

 

Peaked roof and large window over balcony
Project Data
Location: San Francisco, CA
Building Program: single family residence
Building Area: 4,300 SF
Status: Complete (2012)
Awards
Published in Metropolis online, December 19, 2013
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The pitched ceilings, lofts, and colors of the top floor bedrooms playfully adapt to the needs of family members.

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