The year the Golden Gate Bridge rose up over San Francisco, a little brick house was built on Clarendon Heights. While the two structures still look upon each other, one has undergone a dramatic transformation. Geoffrey De Sousa thoughtfully re-envisioned and rebuilt the dated, 2,000 square foot Monterey-style home, transforming it into a 4,300 square foot modern aerie with crisp architectural lines and stunning views. De Sousa opened up the main floor’s warren of small rooms into a gallery-like foyer and stairway, dining room, living room and kitchen. The upper floor now houses chic master and guest suites, and the ground floor features a media room, second guest suite and exercise room. Throughout the home, rich walnut floors and accent walls, stone and stacked slate add wonderful texture. And set against colorways of urbane greys and browns, pops of rust and russet say, despite its refined renovation, the house is still connected to its old friend International Orange.
