Jace Levinson, Jace Architecture, Architect
Tapia Construction, Builder
Situated 300 ft. 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 70-ft.-deep lot with limited front and rear yards. The program required a new master-bedroom suite, study/guest room, entertainment space, and exterior deck with direct garden access. These enhancements necessitated altering both the front and rear facades, which has resulted in a unified presence between elements of the old and the new.