COW HOLLOW SAN FRANCISCO FIRM RE-ENVISIONS A1917 COTTAGE BY ARCHITECT ELIZABETH AUSTIN
This project encompassed a remodel and a small addition to an existing two-story family home in San Francisco’ s Cow Hollow neighborhood.
and reinstated) and conceived a series of thoughtful interventions and additions that would enrich the existing. Inside, the architects reimagined the layout to facilitate a more contemporary way of life for their clients.
As well as converting existing crawl space to habitable square footage and making additions at the first and second levels, they completely opened up the central part of the
Originally designed in 1917 by architect Elizabeth Austin – one of a small handful of American women architects working in the early 20th century – it was an honor to be tasked with protecting her vision, while ushering the residence into a new époque.
As a historically significant building, it is protected under a landmark preservation scheme that demanded special planning review. The is built on providing design that is sustainable because it is sensible and flexible, and built to last.
Mark earned a bachelor of architecture degree at California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, and a master of architecture degree at the Syracuse University campus in Florence, Italy.
Mark served as a board member at AIA San Francisco 2011-2014, AIA California 2014 – 2016, and AIA National Small Firm Exchange 2016 – 2019. He has also served as a member of many design awards.
U-shaped plan and removed most of the second floor, creating a double-height dining space at the heart of the home. www. markenglisharchitects. com
Photo credit: Joe Fletcher
About Mark English team meticulously restored the facade( during the construction process, every piece of external ornament was removed, labelled,
Mark English, AIA, founded his practice in 1992. A Bay Area native, he offers a designer’ s sense of artistry supported by practical knowledge gained from years of direct handson building experience. The practice
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