Aleck Wilson Architects
This San Francisco house was originally designed as a strong example of Mediterranean Revival style by architect Albert Farr. We both maintained and updated this classic home, embracing the material palette and architectural integrity. Two rooms in particular were a departure from the original style. The master suite did not capture the headlands and golden gate view. We worked with San Francisco historic preservation to create a new bay at the rear to reorient the view. There also was an indoor swimming pool under a steel atrium, which we demolished and excavated further to create a basketball court. The material choices and spatial arrangement of the remainder of the renovation embrace the existing architecture while updating the home to the 21st Century.
Photography by Matthew Millman
Verner Architects
A new contemporary residence on a spectacular lot overlooking Mt. Tam. The design maximizes impact through thoughtful siting to capture views and work with the hillside topography. It features an open floor plan and indoor/outdoor living spaces.
Photography by Paul Dyer
Aleck Wilson Architects
Extensive renovations to a classic home in San Francisco. Reconfigured the rear half of the home to create open, modern living spaces with ample natural light, while respecting the style and character of the old home.
Photography by Paul Dyer
Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects
published: Architectural Record, September 2009
This space is for a cutting edge 3D film performance capture studio with 400 artist and technicians in Novato, CA. Two aircraft hangars, a total of 120,00 square feet, have been transformed into an intensely collaborative and highly creative studio and office environment. The design adds a second floor through which curvilinear voids allow the experience of the vast height and existing roof structure of the hangar. Sensitivity to light and sound drove the arrangement of the program and led to the design of a double-layered wall system that organizes a circulation loop, displays artwork, and has a curtain which allows for variable natural light and privacy for the artists’ work spaces. The program also includes a motion capture studio, model shops, executive areas, and a theater.
Morphosis | UCLA
Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast in late 2005, overwhelming much of the levee system in New Orleans and revealing the consequences of irresponsible environmental stewardship and development. This project is a joint venture between Thom Mayne/ Morphosis Architects and UCLA. As an extended duration design/build studio, a team of seven graduate students participated in research, design, and new construction of a high performance, prefabricated, floating single-family home for the Lower 9th Ward in New Orleans.
C3 Design Alliance
Located on Mount Tamalpais in Marin County, this 5,400 square foot facility replaced an outdated 1950’s fire station. This project is one of the first LEED certified fire stations in the country. To achieve this rating the project incorporated photovoltaic panels, a geothermal heat exchange mechanical system, natural light and ventilation, as well as green materials throughout.
Verner Architects
to be completed: 2017
A semi-urban site provides a park-like setting for a new residence and guest house designed to encourage indoor-outdoor living while retaining privacy and comfort.
Verner Architects
New modern residence to be completed in 2018.
C3 Design Alliance
The Point Reyes Pavilion includes three public ADA accessible restrooms, drinking fountains, and a much needed parking lot conveniently located adjacent to the center of the Point Reyes Station community. The program also includes a playground area for children, benches, and new landscaping. The facility design incorporates rustic elements found in other local buildings, as well as green building practices to ensure minimal impact on the surrounding environment.
C3 Design Alliance
This 12,900 sf new fire station and training facility within the West Patterson Business Park features four drive-through apparatus bays and a five-story training tower. The operational goals for this multi-functional facility are to both respond to the public safety needs for the City of Patterson and create a comprehensive training facility to serve the entire region. To fit into the regional warehouse context, the contemporary project design uses a concrete block exterior wall system, exposed metal screens, and a series of Kalwall light panels in the apparatus bays and training room.
C3 Design Alliance
The fourth location of the Buckhorn Grill is located in what was a dark recess in San Francisco’s Embarcadero Center. The design revolved around the need to enliven the recess and claim it as a seating area for the restaurant. This was accomplished by designing a second facade which doubled as bar seating a created a presence in the main space of the shopping center. Other interesting challenges included coordinating the required restaurant equipment within extreme spatial constraints and working within the aesthetic of the Buckhorn brand.
C3 Design Alliance
This 6,800 square foot facility was designed to accommodate two engine companies, volunteer support spaces and a meeting room to serve the northern residential expansion of the Salida Fire Protection District. The administrative support spaces include a public lobby, conference room, two workstations and a communication support center.
The living quarters include 4 double-occupancy bedrooms, kitchen and dining, day room and exercise. The project features a deep rear canopy cover for apparatus shade and rain protection while being serviced outdoors. The north side of the living quarters features an outdoor courtyard with a trellis, bar-b-que, and picnic table. The balance of this 1.6-acre site contains support apparatus storage and training grounds.
