This project encompassed a remodel and a small addition to an existing two-story family home in San Francisco’s Cow Hollow neighborhood. 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 which demanded special planning review. The team meticulously restored the facade (during the construction process, every piece of external ornament was removed, labelled and reinstated) and conceiving a series of thoughtful interventions and additions that would enrich the existing.
Inside, we reimagined the layout to facilitate a more contemporary way of life for our clients. As well as converting existing crawl space to habitable square footage and making additions at the first and second levels, we completely opened up the central part of the U-shaped plan. Here, we removed most of the second floor, creating a double height dining space at the heart of the home.
Bio Mark English Architects is located in the Potrero Design District San Francisco.
Our practice is built on providing design that is sustainable because it is sensible and flexible, built to last. We have been providing beautifully tailored homes, work and entertainment spaces since 1992.
Mark English, AIA, is principal. A Bay Area native, he offers a designer’s sense of artistry supported by practical knowledge gained from years of direct hands-on building experience. Mark earned a bachelor of architecture degree at California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo.
Other prizes IDA Design Awards 2024: Honorable Mention Residential Architecture/Homes & Low Rise Residential Spaces Meadow House, Carmel-By-The-Sea APDC Design Awards 2024: Platinum Winner Interior Design Residential above 400 square meters Meadow House, Carmel-By-The-Sea Architecture & Design Collection Awards 2024: Platinum Winner Architecture / Private Residences Meadow House, Carmel-By-The-Sea Architecture & Design Collection Awards 2024: Platinum Winner Architectural / Residential Architecture Meadow House, Carmel-By-The-Sea Outstanding Property Award London 2024: Winner Architectural Design/ Residential Single Atherton House, Atherton Outstanding Property Award London 2024: Winner Architectural Design/ Residential Single The Meadow House, Carmel-By-The-Sea Builders Choice Design Awards 2024: Grand Award Winner Meadow House, Carmel-By-The-Sea American Architecture Award 2024: Honorable Mention The Chicago Athenaeum Meadow House, Carmel-By-The-Sea BLT Built Design Awards 2024: Winner Architectural Design Meadow House, Carmel-By-The-Sea BLT Built Design Awards 2024: Honorable Mention Architectural Design Atherton House, Atherton Architecture Masterprize 2024: Winner Residential Architecture- Single Family Meadow House, Carmel-By-The-Sea AIA California 2024 Residential Design Awards ARCHITECTURE AWARD – MERIT Meadow House, Carmel-By-The-Sea houzee Awards 2024: Gold Winner Meadow House, Carmel-By-The-Sea SARA National Design Awards 2024: Honor Meadow House, Carmel-By-The-Sea DNA Paris Design Awards 2024: Winner Architecture / Housing Meadow House, Carmel-By-The-Sea Luxe RED Award 2024: Regional Winner Interior Architecture Meadow House, Carmel-By-The-Sea Gold Nugget Award 2024: Merit Award Winner Meadow House, Carmel-By-The-Sea SARA New York Council Design Award 2024 Design Award Of Excellence Meadow House, Carmel-By-The-Sea AIASF 2024 Design Awards ARCHITECTURE AWARD – MERIT Meadow House, Carmel-By-The-Sea SARA California Council Design Award 2024
