Aidlin Darling Design
Post By:Kitticoon Poopong
This renovation of an existing 1950's developer home was born out of three primary goals. The first was to take greater advantage of sweeping panoramic views to the west and intimate garden views to the east, as well as to increase the amount of natural light in the house. The second goal was to create an entry that provided greater protection from the elements. The last goal was to infuse the house with a sense of warmth, to balance the increased amount of glass and view.
Design concept and solution:
The exterior envelope of the house was completely transformed by incorporating floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall glass planes that dramatically open up the public areas to views of the city and the private rooms to the garden. In addition, the strategic integration of translucent glass doors at the entry, shower, and bedroom create a dynamic fourth dimension through a play of light, shadow, and reflection. The entry was reconfigured with a cantilevered roof plane and freestanding two-story wall that not only shield the entry stairs from the elements but also provide a ceremonial sense of arrival. Inside, a collage of cherry hardwood cabinetry, integral color plaster, and redwood paneling complement the new glass planes and the existing oak flooring, giving the spaces an incredible sense of warmth. 
With American culture placing an increasing emphasis on “bigger is better,” this modest remodel is a testament to the value of investing in higher quality finishes in smaller quantities. The result is a structure that respects its neighbors, greatly expands its views, and dramatically improves the quality of life of its inhabitants.
PeopleArchitect:Aidlin Darling Design 500 Third Street, #410 San Francisco, CA 94107 T: 415.974.5603 F: 415.974.0849 Joshua Aidlin AIA Architect of record: Aidlin Darling Design Interior designer: Joshua Aidlin Engineer(s): Endres Ware Engineers Paul Endres 510.845.4533 General contractor: Fine European Construction San Francisco, CA Photographer(s): John Sutton 415.258.8100 Massimiliano Bolzonella 212.217.0516 CAD system, project management, or other software used: Vector Works | ProductsStructural system:Wood frame with steel moment frames Exterior cladding Wood: Redwood Siding EIFS, ACM, or other: Dryvit Stucco Roofing Built-up roofing: Yes Windows Aluminum: Customized Ventana Aluminum Windows Glazing Insulated-panel or plastic glazing: Insulated low-E glazing Doors Entrances: Bendheim acid etched translucent glass doors Wood doors: 1 & ¾” solid core doors Sliding doors: 1 & ¾” solid core doors Hardware Hinges: Hager Pulls: FSB Ives Cabinet hardware: Sugatsune Interior finishes Cabinetwork and custom woodwork: Cherry veneer custom cabinetry Lighting Interior ambient lighting: Noguchi Nelson Controls: Lutron Plumbing Plumbing fixtures: Dornbracht Duravit |
