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The library bar (left) has a quartz counter top from
Caesarstone and black walnut cabinetry by Henrybuilt.

Natural light from the skylight creates an artful
WDA's House
pattern on the wall.
of Light and

Shadow Defines

Contemporary

Urban Living

San Francisco, United States

an Francisco-based William Duff Architects (WDA)—whose
versatile design approach is sought after by private clients for
Scity dwellings and country estates alike—unveils a new project
nestled in the centre of the city. The stunning design pays homage
to San Francisco’s storied Victorian past, retaining the structure's
original façade, while completely transforming the interiors and rear
elevation into a statement-making contemporary home.

The three-story front façade features architectural elements that
appear to combine characteristics from various Victorian styles.
These include Folk, a reference to the middle-class of the Victorian
era, Queen Anne, and Italianate. Details of these styles include a flat-
roofed, asymmetric elevation with horizontal wood siding, and a
double stack of sashed bay windows encased in trim and carving. The
entry stairs are flanked by finial-topped newel posts leading to the
glass-paneled entry door beneath a window and a narrow balcony.
The modern aesthetic employed by the design team was led by WDA
residential practice leader Jim Westover, AIA, LEED AP, who sought
to enhance the façade with a crisp palette of bright white, with hints
of blue-gray and black.

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