Studio Vara Design A New 3-Level House In San Francisco

September 14, 2015

Home In San Francisco By Studio Vara

 

Studio Vara have designed this new 3 level home for a family in San Francisco, California.

 

Home In San Francisco By Studio Vara

The designer’s description

On a steep downhill lot, we attained the rare opportunity to design this new ground-up house in San Francisco; taking advantage of its vertical arrangement to achieve both intimacy and generosity.

Home In San Francisco By Studio Vara

The three levels balance spatial luxuriousness and fluidity, a disciplined and delicate approach to materials and details, and a multifunctional program for its family of four.

Home In San Francisco By Studio Vara

The main level is divided into large open spaces for the living areas and kitchen, which are interwoven with discrete masses: fireplace, powder room, and pantry.

Home In San Francisco By Studio Vara

In contrast, the top floor benefits from a switchback stair with a central landing that offers communal access to the compact and efficient layout of bedroom suites.

Home In San Francisco By Studio Vara

The lower level is spatially and materially distinct, and acts as entertaining space and private refuge.

Home In San Francisco By Studio Vara

Home In San Francisco By Studio Vara

Home In San Francisco By Studio Vara

Home In San Francisco By Studio Vara

Home In San Francisco By Studio Vara

Photography by Bruce Damonte