Posted on August 12, 2010 – 09:00 in Design | Steven
Diamond Project by Terry & Terry Architects
Not only in this house in my favourite city in America, San Francisco, but Terry & Terry have pretty much outdone themselves on this one.The house scales an uphill lot, with views to the west. Concrete walls run parallel along the side lot lines, forming the sidewalls of the house and continuing beyond to contain a protected garden. Large glazed openings in the front and rear of the house create transparency between indoor and outdoor spaces. A roof deck is inserted at the top of the house and functions as a continuation of the garden living space. The roof deck also provides a unique connection to the surrounding hills speckled with the pastels of the San Francisco neighborhoods.
A detached garden studio is located at the rear of the property. This small satellite structure serves as a home office, and as additional family space.
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