Choy Residence by Terry and Terry Architecture

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The photograph offers a view of the interconnected dining, kitchen, and common living areas, as well as the outdoor deck space, showcasing how the interior space was designed to encourage fluid movement and interaction between these functional zones.

Architect: Terry and Terry Architecture
Photography: Ethan Kaplan Photography / Terry Terry Architecture

The image showcases the front-facing exterior of the Choy Residence, highlighting its architectural design and features.
The image showcases the front-facing exterior of the Choy Residence, highlighting its architectural design and features.
An image taken from the new stair/light shaft, showcasing the open roof portion that facilitates vertical circulation between floors and allows daylight to illuminate the walls.
An image taken from the new stair/light shaft, showcasing the open roof portion that facilitates vertical circulation between floors and allows daylight to illuminate the walls.
An image captured from the upper level of the house, highlighting the natural illumination of the walls through the use of daylight.
An image captured from the upper level of the house, highlighting the natural illumination of the walls through the use of daylight.
A limited perspective of the kitchen space showcases the sleek integrated island table and transparent windows, adhering to a minimalist aesthetic.
A limited perspective of the kitchen space showcases the sleek integrated island table and transparent windows, adhering to a minimalist aesthetic.
An interior shot of the kitchen area from a different perspective, showcasing a single basin sink with a wooden design cabinets and other kitchen stuffs elements
An interior shot of the kitchen area from a different perspective, showcasing a single basin sink with a wooden design cabinets and other kitchen stuffs elements
A detailed photograph capturing the intricate design of the staircase.
A detailed photograph capturing the intricate design of the staircase.
The longitudinal section-A house plan of the Choy Residence.
The longitudinal section-A house plan of the Choy Residence.
The longitudinal section-B house plan of the Choy Residence.
The longitudinal section-B house plan of the Choy Residence.
The street level house plan of the Choy Residence.
The lower level house plan of the Choy Residence.
The lower level house plan of the Choy Residence.
The main level house plan of the Choy Residence.
The main level house plan of the Choy Residence.
The roof level house plan of the Choy Residence.
The roof level house plan of the Choy Residence.

The renovation transformed an existing 1960’s house into an open plan modern dwelling. The design for this renovation involved subtracting specific existing walls and parts of the existing roof to let in natural light and improve circulation. This included hollowing out the space at the rear of the house to accommodate an exterior deck and capture views to the north.

The transformation of the existing typical San Francisco box house into the new “opened” wood tube form that shelters/adds protection from wind and weather to the rear deck at main floor and to the openings at the middle floor. We also carved out an entry way at the center of the house, which allows natural light to spill into the main floor core. In the center of the dwelling, we inserted a stair/light shaft through all levels to provide circulation between floors and to illuminate the walls with daylight.

The roof is designed to collect water run-off which will be stored in future holding tanks located in the utility/basement area under the home and is gravity-fed to the garden irrigation system for use in the dry season. The north end of the roof is also designed to accommodate photo voltaic solar pan

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