Six-Story City House
A continuous staircase anchors this quietly detailed six-story residence.
Project Type: Residential
Scope: Ground-Up Architecture & Interior Detailing
Location: San Francisco
Built on a narrow lot in San Francisco’s South of Market, this six-story residence is organized around a single sculptural staircase—wrapped in white oak, lit from above, and detailed with custom bronze.
Material consistency drives the experience. From the entry’s custom stone slab and bronze mail panel to the sculpted stair and built-in millwork, every detail is custom-sourced and precisely crafted. The palette is quiet but rich: white oak, warm metal, clean stone.
Street Presence
The façade is quiet and composed—matte paneling, clear spans of glass, and tight vertical rhythm. At street level, custom detailing takes over: honed stone, bronze reveals, and a solid wood garage door matched in tone to the entry.
Circulation as Centerpiece
At the core of the home is a continuous sculptural stair—a single, fluid gesture that connects all six floors. Wrapped in white oak and suspended alongside a custom pendant, it acts as both structure and spatial anchor.
Material Discipline
White oak, bronze, and marble are used throughout—with no extraneous finishes. Built-ins, shelving, and millwork were custom fabricated to match the architecture in tone and rhythm, creating a seamless continuity from floor to floor.
Fabricated Entry Sequence
A tight entry gives way to a fully detailed threshold—blackened steel, bronze inlay, and a custom stone slab. The mailbox panel introduces the material rigor carried through the rest of the home.
Custom Details
Each handrail is bent and finished by hand in patinated bronze. The profile is minimal but deliberate—no visible fasteners, just clean lines and crisp returns that echo the stair’s precision.
