Up in the Clouds Residence in San Francisco, California
June 24, 2026
Design: Hennessey Architecture
Location: Diamond Heights, San Francisco, California, USA
Photos © Adam Rouse
Located in the foggy and windy Diamond Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, the Up in the Clouds Residence is a fully renovated three-story 1962 Eichler house includes a fourth level addition that serves to make the home more functional for a growing young family.
A primary design challenge for this project was to make a meaningful connection between the new fourth floor Family Room and the Kitchen/Living/Dining spaces located two floors below.
This was achieved by not only creating inviting interior staircases, but by also incorporating a steel bridge that connects the Family Room to the rear yard hill.
Once on the hill, there is a fun descent down a series of concrete terraced planters to the exterior courtyard, by the Kitchen.
This bridge allows for a circular circulation pattern through the house, out to the yard, and through the courtyard.
Up in the Clouds Residence in San Francisco, California, USA – Building Information
Architects: Hennessey Architecture – https://hennessey-architecture.com/
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Year: 2025
Context: Urban
Type: Single-Family Renovation & Addition
Size: 3,324 sqft
Photography: Adam Rouse
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