Point Richmond House- 1456 Sandpiper Spit
This elegant modern home captures the magic of living in the San Francisco Bay Area. Constructed on piers over the water, the home gently suggests the curved forms of ships' hulls, seashells, and the bodies of fish.
The four bedroom dwelling was built with a view to facilitate the active life of the owner's family, the strong relationship they have with the water, and their love of boating and fishing. The location also demanded a home that would be durable against the effects of a salty environment, with exterior materials that age gracefully and require minimal upkeep. Corrugated copper siding with verdi-gris was thus chosen, as it fulfills all three of these requirements. In addition, the wood siding was specified to be rough-surfaced so as to absorb more wood stain, protecting the wood for longer periods.
The home caters diligently to the lifestyle of the family. The expansive outdoor area, built above the water, provides a play area for the children as well as a small pool. A ramp located here allows access to the floating dock, where small watercraft and the family boats are moored.
The interior, meanwhile, is defined by extensive glazing, unlocking incredible views of downtown San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge and the water. The double-height living room and mezzanine open up through stacked sliding doors to the expansive deck and balcony for integrated indoor and outdoor living. Glazed corners allow the water views into every section of the home, flooding the interior with light and completing the connection between home and bay.
Additionally, the house's indoor spaces are designed to encourage family interaction.
The mezzanine bears the piano, allowing music to drift through the home when the children are practicing, while the family room houses a pool table and a games table. Adjacent to this is a dedicated playroom for the children which can be converted into a fifth bedroom, if needed. Upstairs, a home theatre provides a comfortable entertainment space.
Resplendent in its bold grey coloring against the beautiful backdrop of San Francisco Bay, this handsome home is built on strong connections between the water, the city and the family.
Credit to:
Bonelli Windows & Doors
Young & Burton, Inc.
David Duncan Livingston
The four bedroom dwelling was built with a view to facilitate the active life of the owner's family, the strong relationship they have with the water, and their love of boating and fishing. The location also demanded a home that would be durable against the effects of a salty environment, with exterior materials that age gracefully and require minimal upkeep. Corrugated copper siding with verdi-gris was thus chosen, as it fulfills all three of these requirements. In addition, the wood siding was specified to be rough-surfaced so as to absorb more wood stain, protecting the wood for longer periods.
The home caters diligently to the lifestyle of the family. The expansive outdoor area, built above the water, provides a play area for the children as well as a small pool. A ramp located here allows access to the floating dock, where small watercraft and the family boats are moored.
The interior, meanwhile, is defined by extensive glazing, unlocking incredible views of downtown San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge and the water. The double-height living room and mezzanine open up through stacked sliding doors to the expansive deck and balcony for integrated indoor and outdoor living. Glazed corners allow the water views into every section of the home, flooding the interior with light and completing the connection between home and bay.
Additionally, the house's indoor spaces are designed to encourage family interaction.
The mezzanine bears the piano, allowing music to drift through the home when the children are practicing, while the family room houses a pool table and a games table. Adjacent to this is a dedicated playroom for the children which can be converted into a fifth bedroom, if needed. Upstairs, a home theatre provides a comfortable entertainment space.
Resplendent in its bold grey coloring against the beautiful backdrop of San Francisco Bay, this handsome home is built on strong connections between the water, the city and the family.
Credit to:
Bonelli Windows & Doors
Young & Burton, Inc.
David Duncan Livingston
Project Year: 2009
Country: United States
Others who worked on this project: Bonelli Windows & Doors
