13 Wood Street Chessa Ernest IAD 310 OL1: Residential Design Spring 2019
13 Wood Street
Chessa Ernest
IAD 310 OL1: Residential Design
Spring 2019
13 Wood StreetSan Francisco, California 94118
The building is located in Laurel Heights. Laurel Heights is a neighborhood in the Western Addition district of San Francisco, California, to the south of the Presidio of San Francisco and east of the Richmond District. It is bordered by Geary Boulevard and the University of San Francisco campus to the south, Arguello Boulevard to the west, California Street to the north, and Presidio Avenue to the east.
The Laurel Village Shopping Center is located on California Street between Laurel Street and Spruce Street; the California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) is on California Street between Arguello Boulevard and Maple Street; and a University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) campus is located in the northeastern corner of the neighborhood.
13 Wood Street was built in 1955 during the modernist period (approximately 1925–1970). Beginning with the Art Deco style, the modernist period represented a radical departure in architectural expression. Art Deco was followed by Art Moderne, which, like its predecessor, was expressed through smooth surfaces, curved corners, and the horizontality of structures. The period concluded with the International style, characterized by an absence of ornamentation and the use of rich materials, refined details, and proportions.
Project Program
Third Floor Unit (Maria, Simona, and Frank)Entry closet for coats (2-feet deep and 4-feet wide, minimum)Three bedrooms, each with a closet (2-feet deep and 5-feet wide, minimum)Master bathroom (with direct connection to Maria's master bedroom)Second bathroom (shared with Simona and Frank's bedrooms)Linen closet (near bedrooms or laundry room)Laundry with storage shelvesKitchen with pantryDining room with seating for sixLiving room with seating for sixHome office for Maria and two other employees with laptops. Include space for drawers and printer.Important Note: Principles of Universal
Design and accessibility are important for the grandfather, Frank.
Second Floor Unit (low-income housing)Entry closetTwo bedrooms each with a closet (2-feet deep and 5-feet wide, minimum)Two bathroomsKitchenDining room with seating for sixLiving room with seating for sixLaundry room (for stacking washer/dryer)Linen closet (near bedrooms or laundry room)Space for a work desk (may be located inbedroom or living room)
First Floor Unit (low-income housing)Entry closetOne bedroom with closet (2-feet deep and 5-feet wide, minimum)One bathroom
KitchenDining roomLiving roomLaundry room (for stacking washer/dryer)Linen closet (near bedrooms or laundry room)Space for a work desk (may be located inbedroom or living room)Important Notes:Both low-income housing units must be ADA compliant.Both low-income housing units must incorporate the Principles of Universal Design for residents with disabilities, and for extended families with various ages (from young to old).
The ProjectCompleted in 2013, the 28th Street Apartments was developed by Clifford Beers Housing and CRCD to provide 48 units of studio-style residences with one manager-style unit. The space is a remodeling of a historic YMCA. Designed by Paul Revere Williams of Koning Eizenberg Architecture, the project includes supportive social services for tenants as well as access to neighborhood services and a gymnasium on its ground floor. There are two wings with 24 studio units in each. Each studio contains a kitchenette and complete bathroom. The project made use of several sustainable strategies which included efficiency upgrades to the building’s envelope, HVAC and mechanical systems. Each unit has solar thermal and demand control ventilation. The addition is south facing to be shaded by a vertical photovoltaic panel array to make the most the LA sun. The building has a pending LEE Gold certification.
The ClientThirty of the residences are reserved for tenants who are homeless, mentally ill, transition aged youth and adults, and the remaining eighteen are reserved for low income individuals.
FinancingThis project was financed by several organizations and grants including the Los Angeles Dept., Community Redevelopment Agency of City of Los Angeles, the Affordable housing Program, and various loans.
This project addressed the economic needs of its occupants well by expanding their square footage, allowing them more living space and to make their units feel more spacious and homelier. It also allows them more privacy, keeping them from having to share bathrooms as they had before the remodel and providing them with their own kitchen space instead of being forced to eat in a cafeteria. It also addresses their needs by having so much access to the services they need, be it social services or neighborhood services. Finally, each space is reserved for a person of a specific need, so there is less risk of the needed space not being available to its target client. Some insights to gain from this project are their ability to take a large space and remodel it in a more efficient way, both in terms of energy use and the needs of its tenants. Because some tenants have disabilities and/or mental illnesses, each unit needed to be able to serve them as equally as it did anyone else, so staying ADA compliant was one of the highest priorities. It also made sure not to forget its roots as a historic YMCA by keeping in tone with some of the original materials and styles used.
Block Diagrams
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The first floor makes use of an open concept plan with easy access to the bedroom for the resident and the bathroom for both resident and guests alike. The dining room and kitchen feature large spaces which allow tenant ease of use and has access to the outdoor space. The dining room has seating for six to allow for the tenant to entertain within the space. Being the first floor, there is likely going to be more noise from incoming and outgoing traffic from neighbors, so the entry was placed in a location which would limit outside noise from bothering the tenant.
The second floor utilizes the open concept floor plan, giving the tenants plenty of space to be together without being too cramped. The desk is located in a tucked away location to give the user a little bit of privacy. The kitchen boasts a large island which can potentially allow even more seating with use of bar stools as well as additional counter space. The bedrooms are spacious and separated enough from each other for privacy. The bathroom was made larger with the linen closet being removed and placed in the hallway. This allowed an additional window in the bathroom which will allow natural light into the space.
The third floor also has an open concept floor plan, but the living spaces are more separated from the bedrooms, allowing even more privacy. The kitchen uses a large island to create additional counter space without taking away from living or dining spaces. The office is located near the entry with the bathroom not too far away so work does not interfere with family life. The master bathroom is large and allows the owner to have their own retreat away from the rest of the building. The master bedroom also has a walk in closet to allow more storage for the owner. The kitchen was reconfigured in order to make the open space seem less constricting and tight.
Concept Sketches
PRODUCT MANUFACTURER LOCATION SUSTAINABLE BENEFITS
219SA Raven Rock Smooth01032 Canopy
Shaw Floorswww.shawfloors.com
First floor, living/dining room
This Shaw hardwood meets theGREENGUARD indoor air qualityrequirements and is GREENGUARDCertified.This Shaw hardwood is Cradle toCradleCM Silver Certified.
EA579 Platinum Texture Tonal00192 Anchorage
Shaw Floorswww.shawfloors.com
First floor, bedroom
Atten 4-Drawer Wide DresserSolid American Walnut70” x 20” x 30”
Stem Goods Furniturewww.stemgoods.com
First floor, bedroom Solid wood pieces are finished with zero VOC, low sheen unscented natural beeswax. The frame is built with zero VOC wood glue.Domestic FSC certified solid walnut.
Queen Palder BedSolid American Walnut63"W x 88"L
Stem Goods Furniturewww.stemgoods.com
First floor, bedroom Solid wood pieces are finished with zero VOC, low sheen unscented natural beeswax. The frame is built with zero VOC wood glue.Domestic FSC certified solid walnut.
PRODUCT MANUFACTURER LOCATION SUSTAINABLE BENEFITS
Colona Shag White Area Rug4' x 6'
All Modernwww.allmodern.com
First floor, bedroom
Riverton Solid Heritage Plush Velvet Rod Pocket Single Curtain Panel84“l x 50“w
All Modernwww.allmodern.com
First floor, bedroom
Decorative Circular Wall Mirror - Project 6232”
Targetwww.target.com
First floor, bedroom
Etched Glass Table Lamp, Brass, White10"diam. x 24"h
West Elmwww.westelm.com
First floor, bedroom West Elm prioritizes using Sustainably Sourced Woods and Organic Cotton, and work with Fair Trade factories that protect workers and improve lives.
PRODUCT MANUFACTURER LOCATION SUSTAINABLE BENEFITS
Gazebo Oak00543 WEATHERED
Shaw Floorswww.shawfloors.com
Second floor, living/dining room, kitchen, hallways
This Shaw hardwood meets theGREENGUARD indoor air qualityrequirements and is GREENGUARDCertified.This Shaw hardwood is Cradle toCradleCM Silver Certified.
Marble Kalta Bianco32" X 32"
Emser Tilewww.emser.com
Second floor, bathroom floors
Emser Tile suppliers recycle and reuse water during the manufacturing process. All glazes used in the production of ceramic and porcelain tile are water based and contain zero solvents, reducing potential VOC emissions and further eliminating any off-gassing of our floor products through the firing stage of manufacturing.All products and packaging are 100% recyclable.
Studio Dining ChairEastern Walnut22”d x 19”w x 36”h
The Joinerywww.thejoinery.com
Second floor, dining room Majority of wood is either locally sourced from Oregon and Washington, FSC certified, or both.
Studio Dining TableEastern Walnut42d x 66-110w x 30h
The Joinerywww.thejoinery.com
Second floor, dining room Majority of wood is either locally sourced from Oregon and Washington, FSC certified, or both.
PRODUCT MANUFACTURER LOCATION SUSTAINABLE BENEFITS
Asymmetry Ceramic Table Lamp, SmallSpeckled Stone14"diam. x 19"h.
West Elmwww.westelm.com
Second floor, living room West Elm prioritizes using Sustainably Sourced Woods and Organic Cotton, and work with Fair Trade factories that protect workers and improve lives.
Mota SofaOyster84”w x 39”d x 27”h
Stem Goods Furniturewww.stemgoods.com
Second floor, living room Hardwood sourced from FSC certified domestic forests. Water based glues with zero VOCs.Natural latex is made from the sap of rubber trees, 100% natural.CertiPUR-US® certified poly foam.
Jake Coffee Table21.8“ l x 39.5“d x 16“h
Inmodwww.inmod.com
Second floor, living room
EcoSelect Interior Acrylic Latex Flat PaintSW 7659 Gris
Sherwin Williamswww.sherwinwilliams.com
Second floor, living room, dining room, kitchen
Zero VOCs. Product contains agents which inhibit the growth of mold and mildew on the surface of this paint film.Leed and Greenguard certified.
PRODUCT MANUFACTURER LOCATION SUSTAINABLE BENEFITS
Sintra Porcelain Field Tile Matte Sky Silver9" x 9"
Wayfirwww.wayfair.com
Third floor, kitchen
SileStone Quartz Countertop SlabIconic White
Sile Stonewww.silestoneusa.com
Third floor, kitchen Silestone uses 98% recycled water. Their factories have modern settings and filtration systems with micro-bubbles that have been designed exclusively for them, improving the old systems of decanting by gravity. They therefore get a double benefit: we generate efficient use of a scarce resource such as water and improve theefficiency of the machinery.
EcoSelect Interior Acrylic Latex Flat PaintSW 7653 Silverpointe
Sherwin Williamswww.sherwinwilliams.com
Third floor, kitchen, living room, dining room
Zero VOCs. Product contains agents which inhibit the growth of mold and mildew on the surface of this paint film.Leed and Greenguard certified.
Center Bar PullStainless Steel4.88‘’W
Wayfairwww.wayfair.com
Third floor, kitchen, bathrooms
Hardwood sourced from FSC certified domestic forests. Water based glues with zero VOCs.Natural latex is made from the sap of rubber trees, 100% natural.CertiPUR-US® certified poly foam.
PRODUCT MANUFACTURER LOCATION SUSTAINABLE BENEFITS
G212SA Inspirations Maple02024 Vista
Shaw Floorswww.shawfloors.com
Third floor, living/dining room, kitchen, hallway, office floors
This Shaw hardwood meets theGREENGUARD indoor air qualityrequirements and is GREENGUARDCertified.This Shaw hardwood is Cradle toCradleCM Silver Certified.
Marble Kalta Fiore 32" X 32"
Emser Tilewww.emser.com
Third floor, bathroom floors
Emser Tile suppliers recycle and reuse water during the manufacturing process. All glazes used in the production of ceramic and porcelain tile are water based and contain zero solvents, reducing potential VOC emissions and further eliminating any off-gassing of our floor products through the firing stage of manufacturing.All products and packaging are 100% recyclable.
Globe Pendent GLO-PNDT-01214"w x 14"d x 14"h
Cisco Homewww.ciscohome.net
Third floor, kitchen
Rio Chaise SectionalCalvin Sea Fabric98" x 72“ x 36”
Stem Goods Furniturewww.stemgoods.com
Third floor, living room Hardwood sourced from FSC certified domestic forests. Water based glues with zero VOCs.Natural latex is made from the sap of rubber trees, 100% natural.CertiPUR-US® certified poly foam.
PRODUCT MANUFACTURER LOCATION SUSTAINABLE BENEFITS
Francesca BedAdler Sand FRA-BED-01870"w x 54"h x 90"d
Cisco Homewww.ciscohome.net
Third floor, master bedroom
Clair Ivory Area Rug5’ x 7’5”
Wayfairwww.wayfair.com
Third floor, living room
ABC co-create mantrawide teak armoire69"w x 16"d x 75"h
ABC Homewww.abchome.com
Third floor, dining room Created by hand.Produced from responsibly managed forests or reclaimed and salvaged sources. This process protects old growth and endangered forest species, while promoting transparent supply chain management.
Urbn 2.02-drawer oak coffee table36"w x 36"d x 20"h
ABC Homewww.abchome.com
Third floor, living room