Russian Hill Residences, San Francisco real estate building, Californian home interior, Architecture photos
Russian Hill Residences in San Francisco
Jan 22, 2023
Design: Levy Art + Architecture
Location: San Francisco, California, USA

Photos: Matthew Millman
Russian Hill Residences, California
In San Francisco, it is unusual to build from the ground up. Even more rare, in the established and historic area of Russian Hill. This project works in scale with the urban landscape and topography of the west slope. Its mass and formal modulation conform with the texture, while at the same time creating a distinct identity.

The historical context is embraced by creating vistas and juxtapositions inside and out that underscore the relationship between old and new, adorned but reduced. These moments define a new role for the modern in the space of the original and both benefit.
In order to enjoy the views of the Golden Gate Bridge and bay, our client requested we incorporate as much uninterrupted West- and North-facing glass as possible. With this as a starting point, we begin to shape the programmatic needs around this framed view. The structural language was developed around carving away at the mass and the northwest corner of the building became a dematerialized mitered glass expression.
“Ross and his team did a terrific job in marrying the modern sustainable design aesthetic we had with the practical aspects of urban family living. He was involved from start to finish in...