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johnlumarch

Boutique San Francisco architecture and design firm. 🏡Architecture with Intention🏘 johnlumarchitecture.com

Workplace wisdom. Battery Ventures’ San Francisc Workplace wisdom. Battery Ventures’ San Francisco office. 📸: @dyerphoto

#officevibes #pantry #batteryventures #officekitchen #lovewhereyouwork #bluewalls #architecturaldetails
Always sunny in this Potrero Hill duplex. Archite Always sunny in this Potrero Hill duplex.

Architecture: @johnlumarch
Interior Design: @formandfield led by @_christine_lin
Photography: @marikoreed

#yellowinteriors #homesweethome #lovewhereoyoulive #duplex
For @stanford, we designed seven homes and two fut For @stanford, we designed seven homes and two future home sites in a effort to alleviate faculty housing shortage. We came up with five unique styles, including this modern interpretation of a Monterey design.

📷: @dyerphoto

#stanforduniversity #familyhousing #facultyhousing #realestate #campushousing
We love color and try to add an element of play in We love color and try to add an element of play into our designs, like this one we did for Eye Gotcha Optometric.

Photo: @SharonRisedorph

#orangedecor #eyegotcha #optometryoffice #displaycase #optometry #throwbackthursday
We’re thrilled to have been recognized with a Be We’re thrilled to have been recognized with a Best of @houzz 2025 design award! 🏆✨

Thank you to our clients for trusting us to design your dream home.

Photo: @dyerphoto

#houzz #dreamhome #award #architect #sanfranciscoarchitect
Behind-the-scenes from our photoshoot last week wi Behind-the-scenes from our photoshoot last week with @adamrousephoto

Architecture: @johnlumarch
Interior Design: @bjorndesign_ca

#sanfrancisco #photoshoot #designcollab #interiors #behindthescenes
Repost from @jessicaburke Prettiest light in the Repost from @jessicaburke

Prettiest light in the entry at @fletcher.rhodes San Francisco color pop project ✨
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Design: @fletcher.rhodes
Architect: @johnlumarch
Published in: @ruemagazine
Photography: @jessicaburke
On the market — a Queen Anne Victorian we reimag On the market — a Queen Anne Victorian we reimagined.

Check out the listing: https://www.modernvictorianmasterpiece.com/

Architecture @johnlumarch
Realtor: @jessicabransonrealestate with @compass
Lighting and interior finishes: #DarenJoy
Photos courtesy of #jessicabranson | #compass

#onthemarket #sanfranciscorealestate #innermission #QueenAnneVictorian #Victorian
Staircase Surprise. The delight is in the archit Staircase Surprise. 

The delight is in the architectural details. This steel staircase links all three levels and is topped by a retractable skylight, providing a dynamic entry to the roof deck. Photo: @dyerphoto

#staircasesurprise #stairs #openrisers #interiorarchitecture
California Living. The project team reimagined a s California Living. The project team reimagined a spec-level Mediterranean into a refined design that quietly fits its spectacular bay-side setting.

Architecture: @johnlumarch
Interior Design: @nicolehollissf
Landscape Architecture: @arterralandscapearchitects 
Builder: @jettonconstruction
Photography: @adamrousephoto

#designcollab #sausalito #homesweethome #lovewhereoyoulive
Repost from @nicolehollissf⁠ Sausalito, Califor Repost from @nicolehollissf⁠

Sausalito, California // Living room⁠
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Interiors @nicolehollissf⁠
Architecture @johnlumarch⁠
Photography @douglasfriedman⁠
Sculptural sconce @markushaase⁠
Side table @vdecotiis@carpentersworkshopgallery⁠
Handcrafted tables by Master Shuji Nakagawa Mokkougei @atelierscourbet⁠
Ana Meridienne Sofa @christophedelcourt @liaigre_official⁠
House of the day. We distinguished this suburban r House of the day. We distinguished this suburban rancher by cladding the exterior in shou sugi ban.

Photo: @sharonrisedorph

#happyvalley #shousugiban #midcentury #remodel #lafayette #exterior #remodel #renovation
Our design for this single-family residence respon Our design for this single-family residence responds to the context using a sloped anterior roof that aligns with the neighbor’s to accentuate the dramatic views of downtown San Francisco.

Architecture: @johnlumarch
Interior Design: #KristinRicco
Photography: @davidwakelyphotos

#slopedroof #modernhome #architecture #sanfranciscoarchitecture #designcollab
For this tenant improvement project we layered in For this tenant improvement project we layered in custom touches and natural elements. Private rooms feature glass doors with walnut screens that filter sunlight to the building’s core while keeping the rooms private. 

Architecture: @johnlumarch
Client: #BatteryVentures
Photo: @sharonrisedorph

#woodscreens #venturecapitalist #office #architecturaldetails #interiorarchitecture
Repost from @currentconstruction A proud project Repost from @currentconstruction

A proud project we want to highlight this week, check out our beautiful Potrero Hill project on Mississippi St. The final look is truly amazing. This remodeling project involves additions that elevate the home. 

Construction @currentconstruction
Design @formandfield
Architecture @johnlumarch
Photography @marikoreed

#sanfrancisco #potrerohill #luxuryduplex #homeremodeling #homeadditions #currentconstruction #sanfranciscobayarea #homedesign #customhome #residentialconstruction #residentialconstractor
Repost from @mansfieldoneil Beauty Bullseye 🎯 Repost from @mansfieldoneil

Beauty Bullseye 🎯 

Design @mansfieldoneil
Architecture @johnlumarch
Construction @barkerodsf
Photo @kuohphotography
Styling @allegrahsiaostylist

#dartboard #bullseye #interiordesign #bayareadesigner #marincounty #millvalley #marininteriordesign #sfinteriordesign #californialiving #sfdesign #lovewhereyoulive# interiorinspirations #indooroutdoorliving #porch
On the boards. Our affordable housing project fo On the boards. 

Our affordable housing project for @habitatforhumanity in partnership with the @bolinascommunitylandtrust (BCLT). Expected groundbreaking, Spring 2025.

#habitatforhumanity #bolinascommunitylandtrust #workforcehousing #bolinas #communityproject
#TT to one of the first optometry office’s we de #TT to one of the first optometry office’s we designed.

Rotating display cases, backed with mirrors, punctuate the curved walls, providing an interactive display while allowing maximum storage. Photo: @sharonrisedorph

#optometryoffice #displaycase #eyecaramba #interactivedisplay #creativestorage #eyecarumba #optometry #throwbackthursday
Check out the first issue of SHLTR™, a lifestyle Check out the first issue of SHLTR™, a lifestyle magazine to celebrate the many forces of design in the Bay Area, helmed by @zahidsardardesign

We collaborated with @_christine_lin of @formandfield on her Potrero Hill duplex, which is the cover story.

https://shelter.partners

“...she has such a stylish vision….” — John Lum

Architecture: @johnlumarch
Interior Design: @formandfield led by @_christine_lin
Photography: @marikoreed

#shltr #shlterpartners #designpublication #stylishinteriors #stylisharchitecture
Project spotlight. Architecture: @johnlumarch In Project spotlight. 

Architecture: @johnlumarch
Interior Design: @formandfield led by @_christine_lin
Photography: @marikoreed

#potrerohill #duplex #whitebathroom #interiorarchitecture #subwaytiles #lovewhereyoulive #homesweethome #spabath
For the build out of Battery Ventures’ San Franc For the build out of Battery Ventures’ San Francisco headquarters, we designed a custom reception desk that balances artistic vision with pragmatism, informing clients that this technology-focused investment firm is solid yet willing to consider new ideas. Photo: @sharonrisedorph

#tenantimprovement #batteryventures #office #architecturaldetails #interiorarchitecture #receptiondesk #vcfirm
Repost from @jessicaburke Always an honor to be Repost from @jessicaburke 

Always an honor to be published in @ruemagazine ✨ equally thrilled to share in the feature with @fletcher.rhodes and @johnlumarch—such a stunning project they brought to life! Thank you @kellilamb_ for the publication 🙏
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Designer: @fletcher.rhodes
Architect: @johnlumarch
Builder: CB Construction
Publication: @ruemagazine
Editor: @kellilamb_
On the Boards. Rising from a six-acre burnt parc On the Boards. 

Rising from a six-acre burnt parcel in Ukiah, this multi-building compound replaces a 1940’s ranch-style house that succumbed to the 2018 Mendocino Complex fire. We designed it as a year-round retreat for family and friends. 
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#ontheboards #architecturalrendering #Ukiah #compound #familycompound
Design collaboration alert. Repost from @mansfield Design collaboration alert. Repost from @mansfieldoneil
A huge turquoise graphic rug is almost always the right choice. 🩵 #nofear #ruglove

Design @mansfieldoneil
Architecture @johnlumarch
Photo @johnmerkl
Styling @yeddamorrison
Featured @archdigestindia

#rug #bold #livingroom #interiordesign #bayareadesigner #marincounty #millvalley #marininteriordesign #paloalto #californialiving #sfdesign #lovewhereyoulive #interiorinspirations
Front door Friday! 📷: @dyerphoto #StanfordFac Front door Friday!

📷: @dyerphoto

#StanfordFacultyHousing #stanford #lovewhereyoulive❤️
2025 goals as told by John to @houzz “Personall 2025 goals as told by John to @houzz

“Personally, I’m hoping to enjoy all that I have, including being grateful for all the wonders of San Francisco and Bolinas, where I split my time,” Lum says. “And most excitingly, we just got a new puppy, Djuna [seen here], so we have our hands full!”

https://shorturl.at/JnkCl

#2025goals #houzz #designgoals #joy #loveyourwork #workfamily #puppylove #woof #djuna
Read about our Stanford University Faculty Housing Read about our Stanford University Faculty Housing project in @theregistryrealestate. 📷: @dyerphoto 

In an effort to accommodate more faculty on campus, @stanford asked us to subdivide a two-acre, two-home parcel located in the faculty subdivision, into nine separate lots. We explored several concepts, including denser, grouped housing, but working within the context of the neighborhood, settled on a conventional subdivision, yielding seven homes and two future home sites. Adhering to community input, who wanted to seamlessly blend the development with the eclectic historic neighborhood, our team created contemporary interpretations of the Cape Code, Craftsman, Farmhouse, Monterey, and Spanish revival styles. We went through several iterations before coming up with unique, custom designs.

https://shorturl.at/Ot7Nx

#stanforduniversity #familyhousing #facultyhousing #realestate #campushousing
A pop of color at the entrance creates a welcoming A pop of color at the entrance creates a welcoming and energetic vibe reflective of our clients’ personality. Photo: @sharonrisedorph

#lovewhereyoulive #greendoor #architecturaldetails #homesweethome #popofcolor
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