Ivy Residences Staircase
Vacant for years, this former rooming house in the now trendy Hayes Valley was revamped as 19 highly efficient studio apartments suitable for young professionals and an urban lifestyle. The classic wood-framed Edwardian building was seismically upgraded and updated throughout including the ground floor retail spaces. Exterior color was used to overlay a playful modern sensibility onto the traditional forms, with striping, pattern and tone carried through the inside as well. The building has become a landmark for the neighborhood.