The existing deck is shown along with a view of the City of San Diego and the Bay as seen through the new steel framed triangular shaped replacement deck under construction. The structure is designed to minimize the cross section of the deck to maximize the height underneath. [Point on both pictures for more views of the deck under construction.]
This three phase project required a coastal development plan and started with an addition to the front of the residence with a deck connecting the upper levels. Phase two followed with a major remodel and addition to the rear of the residence to change the style from a 1970 ranch to a more modern look. Finally, a three car garage was added with a living unit above.
This 1940 residence was transformed by a substantial addition including a complete change of circulation and building style. A significant accomplishment of the three story project was maintaining its height to six inches below the limit, thus circumventing the need for a Coastal development permit. [Point on picture for three level view.]
Built on a small lot, this is a developer specification house which required a Coastal development permit. The living, kitchen and dining areas are on the upper level, while the bedrooms are situated on the entry level.
A new two level residence requiring a coastal development permit. The site slopes from the rear alley to the street. The residence is sited to access the rear yard from the living area on the ground level. The architect created a small building footprint, and located the house to the extreme front of the property to maximize the rear yard. The upper level has a cathedral ceiling sitting room with a deck facing the front of the property for maximum second level views. [Point on picture for backyard view.]
This new residence sits on a 5,000 square foot lot. The project design includes a 1,757 square foot basement which is in addition to the floor area. The remainder of the residence maximizes the square footage allowable.
An accessory two level antique car garage. This structure is located in the rear yard of an existing single family residence. The lower level is a garage workshop with three custom made swinging garage doors. The second level can support automobiles with a car lift for car storage. [Point on picture for inside view.]
This house underwent a significant change from a single to a two level residence. Basically, it was a complete remodel with the living room and master bedroom reconfigured to be as close to the front as possible. [Point on picture for entry level view.]
With the client wanting to preserve the craftsman nature of the existing single level house, a design was developed to integrate the style with a more modern, stucco stair tower which divided the house into three individual sections, thus creating a more detailed facade.
This project involved a complete remodel of the upper and lower levels while keeping the authentic living and dining room un-touched. The cut up kitchen wing was completely opened up with new, exposed structural elements. The project also included remodeling the upper level for a future addition which is currently in design.
This rendering for a house to be built next to the Harbor View Place residence shown earlier will incorporate an elevator to connect all levels. A family room opening up to the existing patio will also be added.
This existing 1940 house which was in a serious state of deterioration required a major renovation. Although a deed restriction prevented an upper level, flat roofs with high ceilings were combined with the existing pitched roofs to remain under the height limit. [Point on picture for another view.]
This addition to an existing 1940 residence elevated the living and dining areas to the upper level which included high vaulted ceilings and a mezzanine as part of the vaulted space.
With an unreformed masonry structure that required no reinforcing of the existing structure, the new addition of this residence wraps in between and around the existing masonry.
This seamless matching of the existing structure to the new design added an upstairs master bedroom, bath and closet.
This new residence was built on a narrow lot with an existing drainage easement along one side. The living, kitchen and dining areas are situated on the upper level to take advantage of the panoramic views.
In this adddition to an existing 1950 residence, the client wanted to double the square footage of the property while preserving the rear yard. The project was particularly successful in changing a stacked residence appearance into a non-boxy look.
Providing a second level addition on the bluffs of La Jolla, this project required a California State Coastal
Development permit since the existing residence impeded into the coastal no-build zone. While maintaining the original
structure, we were able to preserve an existing bedroom perched over bluff.
The stately courtyard was fashioned after an east coast backyard and the ocean side was transformed into a California
beach cottage look.
[Point on picture for backyard view.]