The third room has a translucent wall and open-window panel giving views of the city and Bay , including the Transamerica Building . A lemon tree is espaliered against the plaster wall .
The magic is in the transitions ; it ’ s a constantly unfolding spatial exploration . The consistent palette of limestone ( that glows in the San Francisco fog ), metal , and translucent and reeded glass is thoughtfully layered and composed to define the experience and elicit a response .
Lutsko notes , “ The planting palette is restrained ; shades of green and grey with white flowers give precedence to form over color . Bold textured foliage contrasts dramatically with the materiality of the space .”