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Síol started work on this Mediterranean revival house, purchased so that three generations of a family could spend time together, by doing away with the remnants of a 1985 renovation that had covered the house’s original fenestration.
Once revealed, the home’s arched windows gave interior designer Jessica Weigley curved forms to reference in the home’s soft, rounded furniture and subtly gradated colors and materials that reinforce the house’s connection to the Bay landscape. Architect Robo Gerson rearranged the home’s vertical circulation around a new central stair, creating a simple plan whose rooms flow into one another—perfect for children with lots of energy. It all adds up to a house that is delicately finished, but not untouchable, able to adapt through time to the family’s needs.
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The home is a refuge from the surroundings, a way to turn inward and spend time together. But it also encourages moments of connection with the outside. From the living space, a view of the bridge anchors the home to its place, a reminder of the mythology that surrounds the area and of the landscape on which that mythology rests. The interior’s color palette reinforces this connection: the underside of a cream coffee table is painted a burnt orange that recalls the bridge, while a deep blue throw on the bedroom sofa creates acommunion with the expanse of ocean beyond. Síol’s interior design team abstracted every reference, as opposed to creating a one-to-one recreation of color or texture, producing the simultaneous feelings of exposure to the elements and total protection from them.
Over the last years, as people have moved in and out, kids attended Zoom classes, and grown-ups worked from home, we worked closely with the clients to adapt the home to their changing needs. This involvement is emblematic of our approach to design, where we stay involved in the life of the home long after construction is over.
The home’s furniture and finishes are arranged in subtle gradations of color and material. In the bedroom,for example, a rug the color of toasted wheat on the floor slowly transitions into a deep roasted coffee–colored sofa, with shades of copper and almond in between. In the living space, a multi-height carpetprovides textural interest that requires a pinch of extra attention to perceive. Such is the case for many of the design choices. Cabinets in the kitchen have pulls that blend seamlesslyinto the slats that make up their fronts. Through these subtle moves, we were able to make a comforting and protective environment in an often changing world.
The house is perfect for what we most wanted to use it for: getting friends and family together. The kids love to ride their scooters and chase each other around, and the playroom on the first floor is perfect for their games. From the bathroom on the third floor, we can see the Golden Gate Bridge; it's a perfect little moment. We love the contemporary style of the house.
Síol Studios was founded in 2007 on the belief that space can be transformational. Principals Jessica Weigley, Kevin Hackett, and Robo Gerson focus on the intersection of architecture, interior design, landscape, and client services.
The firm places a special focus on staff fulfillment, working to create teams that are well-supported. Síol’s work is narrative-driven; each aspect of a project is linked by a single conceptual thread that affects everything from the way bowls sit on a shelf to how the roof plane meets a wall. The studio is also a leader in post-occupancy practices, providing clients with services that help them transition and grow into their space.
Gerson has served as mentor at Mission High School in San Francisco and San Francisco City College since 2020, and Hackett has taught at California College of the Arts and at Academy of Art University. Síol’s work has been featured in Dwell, The New York Times, Interior Design, and Corriere della Sera, among others.
