Architect Visit: Feldman Architecture in San Francisco
From Julie
Last weekend, I took the annual AIA tour of Bay Area residences; one of the most appealing homes on the circuit was a 1906 Victorian Pacific Heights remodel by Feldman Architecture. I was taken by the masterful blend of traditional and modern elements. The Victorian bones of the building were preserved, yet a sense of modernity was conveyed by sliding interior barn doors, modern glass lighting fixtures, and fanciful touches such as the apple green front door. It all adds up to an incredibly livable family house. Plus, the architects incorporated multiple eco-friendly elements, including solar-powered radiant heat, photovoltaic roof, reclaimed flooring, cabinets and countertops made from recycled materials, and recycled denim insulation.
September 29, 2008
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So many things on so many levels. The "fanciful touches" that you refer to are everywhere, but the little boy balancing on the edge of the bathtub, who probably wasn't there when you visited, tipped me off. He's wearing a fire engine t-shirt, with a ladder meant to echo the main staircase. They obviously think things through very deeply at Feldman Architecture. The project is an elaborate balancing act. The new and the youthful play with and counterbalance the old (even the trite) and the (carefully toned down) established. The questionable starburst lamp over the front door — after the shock of the door wears off it becomes visible — makes a playful symbolic statement that immediately opens a dialog with the amorphous, bare bulbed lamp in the entryway. I hate the chairs in the breakfast area, but absolutely love them in this house. Terribly clever. Thanks for posting it.
I loved everythig, especialy the green door and the lamps. An I like white houses.The boy is nice too.
I'd love to know where you got the clear blown glass pendant light in the foyer and the basement. Thanks!
yes, the house is wonderful
where is the glass pendant lamp and pendant
lamp over the kitchen table from?
I'm pretty sure the glass ball pendants are Bocci by Omer Arbel - they originate in Vancouver and I've seen them around, but I can't quite tell if these are lamps or just glass pendants.
