San Francisco, California, USA
Located at the end of a mid-block alley in the dense pedestrian-focused environment of Russian Hill, Eric Dumican and his team’s purpose has been to dig down gaining lower-level access to the new garden and add a partial fourth level to give the primary bedroom the pinnacle panorama—from inside and from a commodious terrace in this residential development.
For its design identity and sculptural interiors, the Russian Hill Residence has recently received an Honorable Mention at the 2023 American Architecture Awards by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture, Design, and Urban Studies.
The home had primarily remained untouched in the years since reconstruction.
The vision was to design a piece of architecture that would activate the pedestrian alleyway and experience, reacting to the scale and using care in developing a suitable project in its location.
The project prioritizes the conservation of an adjacent parcel and creates a connection to the landscape by combining the neighboring vacant lot with the existing property.
By maintaining the adjacent parcel and utilizing the modest existing building footprint, the project can achieve sweeping views of the city and San Francisco Bay while enhancing the experience of occupants by maximizing access to natural light, outdoor space, and fresh air.
Project: Russian Hill Residence
Architects: Dumican Mosey Architects, PC.
Lead Architect: Eric Dumican
General Contractor: Devlin McNally Construction
Client: Private
Photographers: Blake Marvin Photography
