Architect

Bruce Tomb Studio

Photography

James Anne Farrell

Built

1924

Style

Edwardian

Type

Single-family residence

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

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