Xiao-Yen’s House
XIAO-YEN’S HOUSE
Craig Steely Architecture
ARCHITECTS
Craig Steely Architecture
LOCATION
San Francisco, United States
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Val Rabichev
CATEGORY
Renovation
CONTRACTOR
Structura
AREA
1500.0 m2
PROJECT YEAR
2010
PHOTOGRAPHS
Bruce Damonte
Text description provided by architect.
The extensive renovation of this house began by tearing away the layers of substandard remodeling that had accrued over the past 100 years.
The home was designed by Craig Steely Architecture and located in San Francisco.
Follow the break for more photographs and drawings of the Xiao-Yen’s House.
The design called for a contemporary program that includes a more open plan for work and living, a sod roof, and a glass penthouse supported by a steel exoskeleton.
The steel exoskeleton is part of a seismic upgrade that doesn't tear the existing building apart.
It also supports decks on 2 floors and a pack a bi-facial solar panels.
