Area
San Francisco, Glen Park
Architect
Bruce Tomb Studio
Photography
James Anne Farrell
Built
1924
Style
Edwardian
Type
Single-family residence
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PURPOSE
- Enjoyment of the views of Bernal Hill and East Bay hills on a newly built Western Red Cedar deck with cocktail rail
- Pleasure of great food and entertaining in the remodeled kitchen
- More entertaining and socializing with the new wet bar
- Convenience of powder room on main floor
- Less stress of “laundry day” with the hidden, user-friendly laundry room in the kitchen
- Better views and light in the bedroom with the addition of a bay window (also used as a lovely kitty perch) and minor bedroom alterations
- Warm awakenings with radiant heated floors
- Improved living comfort with new windows and doors
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PROCESS
- Entire rear of home was stripped, insulated and re-sided
- Seismically upgraded
- Guided by LEED standards, but no certification pursued
- Upgraded plumbing and electrical systems
- Installation of thermal-paned windows and sliding exterior glass door
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