Situated 300ft above sea level at the top of Bernal Heights in San Francisco, the Nino Residence commands panoramic views north across the bay and east toward the Berkeley/Oakland hills. The existing property is an historic cottage dated to 1890, centered in a 70ft deep lot with limited front and rear yards. The new program required a new master bedroom suite, study/guest room, entertainment space, and exterior deck with direct garden access. These requirements necessitated altering both front and rear facades. These facades are thus conceived as partial screens to complement the historic fabric, permitting old and new to be seen jointly with each enhancing the other to create a unified presence.
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An 1890 historic cottage in Bernal Heights, San Francisco.
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New addition and renovation to historic cottage. Pictured is front entry with glass canopy to the left, study/guestroom bay to the right.
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An open plan living-dining-kitchen great room with an 18ft wide sliding panel door that opens to deck and allows for light and views of Downtown.
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View from living room toward open kitchen. Bamboo veneer cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and Heath custom tile provide warmth and a crafted sensibility.
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Conceived of as a "spa," this room is clean and modern with contemporary fixtures and a touch of warmth symbolized by the dark walnut decorative ledge. The elevation of the home and its relative privacy allow for substantial glazing and views within the shower.
