CASE STUDY
WDA ' S HOUSE OF LIGHT AND SHADOW DEFINES CONTEMPORARY URBAN LIVING
Modern design meets Victorian charm within this California family home
William Duff Architects ( WDA )— whose versatile design approach is sought after by private clients for city dwellings and country estates alike — unveils a new project nestled in the center of the city . The stunning design pays homage to San Francisco ’ s storied Victorian past , retaining the structure ' s original façade , while completely transforming the interiors and rear elevation into a statement-making contemporary home .
The three-story front façade features architectural elements that appear to combine characteristics from various Victorian styles . These include Folk , a reference to the middle-class of the Victorian era , Queen Anne , and Italianate . Details of these styles include a flat-roofed , asymmetric elevation with horizontal wood siding , and a double stack of sashed bay windows encased in trim and carving . The entry stairs are flanked by finial-topped newel posts
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