High Rise City Living

This project started as two smaller separate units within one building. These two units were completely demolished to create one much larger space which includes; two full bathrooms, one powder room, one laundry room, and three bedrooms. The existing exterior fenestration was demolished and replaced with all new Fleetwood exterior window and patio doors. The Owner and architect, Craig O’Connell Architect, created a plan connecting the two units which included the conversion of one of the two kitchens into a large walk-in closet as part of a large master suite. This was done while concealing and leaving the kitchen’s plumbing and electrical infrastructure. The electrical panels for both units also remain and operate separate sides of the unit allowing for the unit to be easily converted back into the original two units should it be desired in the future.

Large, double wide pocket doors now separate the bedroom areas from the open plan and entertaining areas of kitchen, living room, and dining room. All new finishes were installed including a white rift oak, wide plank sand and stain floor was installed which covers the entire floor area, baseboard installed flush with the drywall surfaces; kitchen with off white custom cabinetry, a large island, stone tops, and tile backsplash. The area of the kitchen ceiling was dropped just enough to allow for the installation of reduced depth recessed low voltage lights. In the living room all of the cabinetry is kept as low as possible to provide for clear site lines of the San Francisco Bay including a low cabinet which incorporates a custom TV lift.

In the hallway leading to the bedrooms and master suite we have created and installed a custom bamboo sideboard with wood top. All bathrooms employ custom cabinetry with stone and tile installations. In the master bathroom, a Zen inspired setting, includes a large Alaskan yellow cedar Japanese soaking tub surrounded by large Black pebbles perched atop a pedestal floating slightly above the bathroom floor.

Architect: Craig O’Connell
Designer: None
Photography: Tahoe Butler