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San Francisco, Lone Mountain

Architect

Mark Reilly Architecture

Photography

James Anne Farrell

Built

1924

Style

Mediterranean Revival

Type

Single-family residence

PURPOSE

  • More play time with the creation of a new playroom on the garage level with convenient access to the back yard deck
  • Convenience of a larger linen closet
  • Enjoyment of more outside light in the master shower by the installation of a glass wall
  • Uniqueness of a custom floating lavatory and shelving, with a wall-mounted toilet
  • Warmer mornings started with the luxury of electric heated flooring

PROCESS

  • Addition of new play room with installation of exterior door for access outside
  • Installed an exterior door in the playroom
  • Concealed trough drain to keep a flat tiled floor
  • Salvaged the existing hex tile floor for re-use
  • Rebuild of existing double hung window
  • Reconfiguration of forced air heat duct to be at the kick board of new cabinetry
  • Seismic upgrade in garage
  • Steel beams installed to comfortably allow for two cars
  • Plumbing and electrical upgrade in effected areas
  • Asbestos abatement to create cleaner environment in the garage
  • Furnace upgrade