The project was designed as an upgrade to a Penthouse condominium located directly across from the San Francisco Giants Stadium.  This is one of several units we worked on in the building. Cherry was used as the accent wood formed into custom base and crown as well as being used the bookshelves.  We returned about a year later to remodel the guest areas to match these the public spaces and Master Bedroom.

Noel Mullet Design

The project was a back to bare studs project designed to entertain.  The project won two awards — the AIA Design Award and the California Golden Nugget.  It is one of several projects done in the building, including all the penthouses.  The primary purpose was to entertain.

Michael Austin and the architect, John Marx of Form 4 Architecture worked together on a near daily basis to effect John’s designs.  Individual craftsmen were brought in as the project progressed and the three of us (myself, john, and the craftsman) often, literally, sat on the floor sketching the next step, discussing material options, cost, and tying elements together.  An example is an additional guest bedroom was desired. Space was tight: the bedroom needed to be formed out of the Living/Study area.  The moveable wall was born. The movable wall is a cantilevered wood-clad steel frame unit with 30 “windows” was designed to pivot out to form a wall and, when in position, both formed a wall and revealed a pull-down bed.   The project was one of the most rewarding projects I have ever worked on.

John Marx

Form 4 Architecture

Published

The project is an example of Siena working with an out-of-state  designer with the purpose of updating a newly purchased condominium.  In this case the designers are based just outside of NYC although we have worked with designers in La, Tokyo, and Italy.  The condo was to serve as a home away from home for Thai clients who had business in the Bay Area, and as a possible residence for one of the family to attend school.  In this instance Siena functioned not only as contractor, but took care of overall management by handling the permitting, coordination with the HOA, accepting and placing the furniture, etc. down to unpacking the dishes and putting them in the cabinets.  We checked and double checked instructions to anticipate conflicts and saw the project completed on time.  Siena has provided these services along with design, engineering, permitting, moving for , mainly, out-of-country clients.

Justine Lim Design