Project team
- William Duff Architects
- Matthew Millman
The artful juxtaposition of old and new
The House of Light & Shadow is a residential remodel that pairs traditional Victorian details with modern design.
The main living spaces boast high, vaulted ceilings and large sliding doors that open up to city views, while period details like Victorian trim and ceiling medallions enrich the entryway, linking to its historical facade. A modern staircase, framed in blackened steel and glass, creates a visual link across floors.
The redesigned rear facade, featuring Western Red Cedar siding and large glazed sections create the home’s connection to the outdoors. Custom cabinetry and stone features provide sleek, functional storage solutions. Advanced technologies and sustainable systems like solar panels and a Tesla Powerwall seamlessly integrate, making this home a testament to the harmonious blend of past and present.
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Credits
- General Contractor: Vonnegut Thoreau Construction
- Structural Engineer: Holmes
- Lighting Designer: David Scott Lighting
- MEP Engineers: Monterey Energy Group
- AV Consultant: AVDG
- Interior Designer: Niche Interiors
- Civil Engineer: Lea & Braze Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineer: Murray Engineers
- Landscape Architect: Strata Landscape Architecture
- Photographer: Matthew Millman
- Building style
- Modern
- Client
- Confidential
Awards
Restoration or Renovation: Regional Winner
Luxe RED Awards
Architecture: Residential - Honorable Mention
SF Design Week
Project team

William S Duff Jr, FAIA
Founder, Managing Principal

Jim Westover, AIA
Principal, Residential Studio Leader
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