The horizon is the primal DATUM of all dwelling. It is the reification of the elemental link between the internal mechanism of perception and external realm of physical reality. It is what links us intimately to our surroundings. Throughout history, surroundings change, technologies change, languages change, cultural and expressive imperatives change, but what architecture must respond to now is the changing nature of the primal conditions of the medium itself; that of perceptual and psychic references.
San Francisco, CA
Located in the SOMA district of San Francisco, on 6th Street and Folsom, we were approached to create a design that maximized the potential of the small site, 25’ x 80’, in order to replace the existing two-story. Per planning and zoning requirements, we designed a new multi-use six story structure that steps back from the street.
In collaboration with
Calistoga, California
The Northern California wildfires of 2017 have had a devastating impact on the region that will resonate for decades. The Tubbs Fire tore across Calistoga and down slope to Santa Rosa along Mark West Road. The recovery will take many years. We see this recovery as an opportunity not just to rebuild, but to rebuild smarter, more resilient, and ecologically attuned structures.
San Francisco, California
Taking full advantage of the suite’s location along the pedestrian arcade of 345 California Center, we developed an inviting presence for passers-by, emphasizing the scale, color and materiality of the reception area.
San Francisco, CA
Our design strategy proposes to define and link the intimacy of the National Aids Memorial Grove to the encompassing daily urbanism of its surrounding city and culture.
In collaboration with Rodolphe el-Khoury (ReK Productions)
Malama, HI
The project integrates three distinct institutional programs under one roof: a high school, a community theater, and a conservation garden.
In collaboration with Rodolphe el-Khoury (Rek Productions)
San Francisco, CA
The CAMP Museum resolves the monumental spatial corridor by framing the north/south axis with flanking galleries and extending a contiguous greenway.
San Francisco, CA
Our intention was to create an interior realm that establishes a seamless continuity with distant views of the landscape, creating a project that was to internalize the color, material and texture of the surrounding vistas of bay, mountain, city, and sky.
Napa Valley, CA
Anchored by a system of interdependent walls and enclosures that contain the domestic functions, its partitions are arranged in an open plan.
In collaboration with Jim Jennings Architecture
San Francisco, CA
Central to the Millennial Falls Park proposal is the repurposing of a portion of the elevated freeway at China Basin, including: wetlands, waterfalls, skateboard park, media galleries, pedestrian bridge, esplanade, bike storage, PV array, and café/observation deck.