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

Staircase Surprise! For this renovation, we expand

Staircase Surprise! For this renovation, we expanded upward, adding a third floor. To improve the connection between levels, we rethought the vertical circulation and approached the staircase as a light well. On the upper levels, open risers work in unison with the new skylights, filtering in sun. A glass-railing ties the elements together, creating a sculptural presence.
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Architect: @johnlumarch
Interior Design: @fletcher.rhodes led by Emily Mughannam
Contractor: CB Construction
Photographer: @jessicaburke
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#staircasesurprise #stairs #sculpturalstairs #interiorarchitecture #designcollab #lovewhereyoulove

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Fireplace Friday! This cozy inglenook is anchored

Fireplace Friday! This cozy inglenook is anchored by a folded brass sheet chimney breast and clad in shou sugi ban. 📷: @dyerphoto
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Architecture: @johnlumarch
Contractor: #FloydConstruction
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#fireplacefriday #inglenook #chimney #shousugiban #designinspo

We’re hiring! We are looking for a talented desi

We’re hiring! We are looking for a talented designer to join our team.
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To apply, visit @AIASF job board:
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https://shorturl.at/j4IsN
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Thank you for considering our studio. We look forward to hearing from you.
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#joinourteam #architecturejob #projectarchitect #hiring #hiringnow

Fireplace Friday! Look closely and you’ll see an

Fireplace Friday! Look closely and you’ll see an indoor/outdoor fireplace flanked by the French doors.
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Architecture: @johnlumarch
Interior Design: @amandateal
Photography: @johnmerkl
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#fireplace #frenchdoors #indooroutdoorliving #indooroutdoorfireplace #architecturaldetails #backyard

Some years ago, we participated in the annual Boli

Some years ago, we participated in the annual Bolinas Museum Hardly Strictly Mini exhibit which limits art pieces to 6” x 6” x 6”. Inspired by Marin’s fog-swept coast, we created Ghost Tree 1, using laser technology to cut a three-dimensional object through a series of plexiglass sheets.
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#GivingTuesday #BolinasMuseum #artsandarchitecture #3dart #sculpture #marin

Making an entrance. . Architecture: @johnlumarch

Making an entrance.
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Architecture: @johnlumarch
Interior Design: @formandfield led by @_christine_lin
Photo: @marikoreed
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#interiorarchitecture #yellowdoor #homesweethome #welcomehome #designcollab #happyhome #yellowwalls

Staircase surprise! We created a light tunnel effe

Staircase surprise! We created a light tunnel effect with these open-riser stairs. 📷: @dyerphoto
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#stairs #staircasesurprise #interiorarchitecture #staircase #openrisers

Serenity. This superbly minimal bath is richly mon

Serenity. This superbly minimal bath is richly monastic with its oversized tub and rain shower head. 📷: @dyerphoto
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#whitebathroom #rainshower #minimalbath #interiorarchitecture #architecturaldetails

Perched atop Golden Gate Heights with expansive vi

Perched atop Golden Gate Heights with expansive views, we completely renovated a mundane, mid-century residence. We stripped the exterior of its rotted painted siding and replaced it with natural cedar and cement plaster. A shou sugi ban screen provides a unifying base, camouflaging the garage doors with the only penetration being the orange glass front gate. 📷: @dyerphoto
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Architecture: @johnlumarch
Contractor: #FloydConstruction
Landscape Architect: @gardenrouteco
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#goldengateheaights #shousugiban #exteriorremodel #homeremodel #mondayblues #lovewhereyoulive #facade #orangedoor

This Asian-inspired primary bathroom replaces a 19

This Asian-inspired primary bathroom replaces a 1980’s design that was inconsistent with the mid-century house designed by Bay Area Regionalist architect Fred Langhorst. The clients requested a spa-like atmosphere with a free standing, ofuro-style bathtub, shower, and dry sauna. To allow direct access for cooling down, we placed the sauna behind the shower. 📷: Kristine Franson
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#spabath #sauna #ofurobathtub #lovewhereyoulove #masterbath #primarybath #asianinspired #FredLanghorst #KristineFranson #interiorarchitecture #bathroom

Recently finished project! Details coming soon. .

Recently finished project! Details coming soon.
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Architecture; @johnlumarch
Interior Design: @tineketriggs
Photography: @adamrousephoto
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#interiorarchitecture #designdetails #kitchen #designcollab #waterfallisland #kitchenisland

Architectural Details. . . Client: Olivet Memoria

Architectural Details.
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Client: Olivet Memorial Park
Architect: @johnlumarch
Photographer: @dyerphoto
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#architecturaldesign #columns #architecture #colma #olivetmemorial

Fireplace Friday! 📷: @dyerphoto . . Architectur

Fireplace Friday! 📷: @dyerphoto
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Architecture: @johnlumarch
Contractor: #FloydConstruction
Landscape Architect: @gardenrouteco
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#fireplace #bronzefireplace #goldengateheights #instarenovation #ortegastreet #moderndesign #interiorarchitecture

Staircase surprise! This dramatic three-story, sky

Staircase surprise! This dramatic three-story, skylit staircase creates a sculptural presence in this otherwise simple design.
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Architecture: @johnlumarch
Interior Design: #SFModern
Photography: Isabelle Eubanks
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#staircase #naturallight #oakstairs #oakveneer #sculpturalstaircase

We completely remodeled and expanded this developm

We completely remodeled and expanded this development property to include a great room with kitchen that opens to a rear backyard.
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Photo: @dcoy_sf
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#openkitchen @developerproject #sanfranrealestate #backyardviews #kitchenenvy

On the boards. We recently started construction on

On the boards. We recently started construction on this modern residence. Details coming soon!
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#ontheboards #architecturalrendering #paviliion #modernhomes #glasshouse

Fireplace Friday! A glimpse into our Glen Park Res

Fireplace Friday! A glimpse into our Glen Park Residence.
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Architecture/Interiors: @johnlumarch
Photography: @dcoy_sf
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#glenpark #remodel #designinspo # #fireplace #californiavibes #moderndesign #sierrapacificwindows

Window Wednesday! We expanded this 1890’s, two-f

Window Wednesday! We expanded this 1890’s, two-flat Edwardian building to create great rooms for each unit with corner windows capturing the proportion and detailing of the era. Photo: @SharonRisedorph
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#edwardianarchitecture #edwardianwindows #instarenovation #lovewhereyoulive #architecturaldetails #cornerwindows #eurekavalley

Front door Friday! . . A pop of color adds an elem

Front door Friday!
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A pop of color adds an element of play to this Upper Happy Valley residence that we remodeled. Photo: @sharonrisedorph
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#frontdoor #popofcolor #upperhappyvalley #lafayetteca #architecturaldetails

Curved geometry. . . . Architecture: @johnlumarch

Curved geometry.
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Architecture: @johnlumarch
Interior Design: @formandfield led by @_christine_lin
Photography: @marikoreed
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#curvedwall #staircase #hallway #interiorarchitecture #duplex #designcollab #californialiving #californiadream

#TT. When we renovated this project nearly eight y

#TT. When we renovated this project nearly eight years ago, we re-conceptualized the house by relocating the staircase to the center of the plan, among other bold moves. We recently worked with the client and the same design team, including interior designer Emily Mughannam to overhaul the home for a second time. Stay-tuned for details and photos of the new space!
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Architecture: @johnlumarch
Interior designer: Emily Mughannam of @fletcher.rhodes
Contractor: cB Construction
Photography: @dyerphoto
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#throwbackthursday #staircasesurprise #designcollab #repeatclient #instarenovation #architecturaldetails #interiorarchitecture #cBConstruction

For the build out of Battery Ventures’ San Franc

For the build out of Battery Ventures’ San Francisco office, we designed three executive offices along the perimeter. Their glass doors are shielded with walnut screens that filter daylight to the main spaces while keeping rooms private.
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📸: @sharonrisedorph
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#architecturaldetail #batteryventures #workplacedesign #officespace #interiorarchitecture #commericaldesign #commercialinteriors #walnutscreen #oficedesign #officebuildout

Weekend vibes. For this Mill Valley Renovation pro

Weekend vibes. For this Mill Valley Renovation project, we collaborated with @mansfieldoneil to bring in the natural elements while adding a sense of play.
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Architecture: @johnlumarch
Interior Design: @mansfieldoneil
Engineer: LX Engineering
Landscape Architect: Dig-it Landscape Design
Photography: Thomas Kuoh
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#homeremodel #homerenovation #interiorarchitecture #designcollab #homesweekhome #lovewhereyoulive #LXEngineering #DigitLandscapeDesign #ThomasKuoh #millvalley #bullseye #wallmural #porch #weekendvibes

#ThrowbackTuesday to @niche_interiors San Francisc

#ThrowbackTuesday to @niche_interiors San Francisco Architecture + Design Social, co-hosted by @peakprojectsllc. John joined other Bay Area architects, contractors, landscape architects, interior designers, and real estate professionals at the wine country soirée. Thanks for a great time! It wss fun to catch up, share ideas, and talk shop with our industry friends.
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Image 1: Dustin Moore from @stratainc, host Jennifer Jones, @niche_interiors, with John at @johnlumarch
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Image 2: Carolie Nassif from @studionovo, Grant Bowen of @peakprojectsllc and David Battenfield of @lundbergdesign
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Check out more photos: https://www.nicheinteriors.com/san-francisco-architecture-design-social/
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#designsocial #jenniferjones #winecountry #GlenEllen #industryevent #wineparty #architects #interiordesigners #contractors

Weekend plans? Join us at the annual Architecture

Weekend plans? Join us at the annual Architecture + the City Festival. Our Potrero Hill Duplex project is being featured on the AIASF Home Tours!
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More info and tickets: https://centersf.org/archandcity/
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2024 AIASF HOME TOURS
September 21, 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Architecture: @johnlumarch
Interior Design: @formandfield led by @_christine_lin
Photo: @marikoreed
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@aiasf @centerarchdesignsf2023 #hometour #duplex #PotreroHill #sanfranciscoarchitecture #walkingtour #interiorarchitecture #JHulettJones #haydu #JuliaCampbell #JimZack #deVitoArchitecture #CraigSteely #CraigSteelyArchitecture #AddisonStrong #AddisonStrongDesignStudio

Hope you’ll join us this Thursday evening for th

Hope you’ll join us this Thursday evening for the Architects Forum and on Saturday for the 2024 AIASF Home Tours. Inspired by the Minimalist Art Movement of the 1960’s, surprising volumes and geometric forms give a pop sensibility to this uniquely California Modernist home.
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2024 ARCHITECTS FORUM
September 19, 6:00 p.m.
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2024 AIASF HOME TOURS
September 21, 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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More info and tickets: https://shorturl.at/FByKz
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Architecture: @johnlumarch
Interior Design: @formandfield led by @_christine_lin
Photo: @marikoreed
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@aiasf @centerarchdesignsf2023 #hometour #duplex#PotreroHill #sanfranciscoarchitecture #walkingtour #interiorarchitecture #JHulettJones #haydu #JuliaCampbell#JimZack #deVitoArchitecture #CraigSteely #CraigSteelyArchitecture #AddisonStrong #AddisonStrongDesignStudio

More exciting news! John will be participating at

More exciting news! John will be participating at the 2024 ARCHITECTS FORUM, in conjunction with the AIASF Home Tours. Join John, along with the four other architects whose projects are part of the tour, for a lively discussion. Learn how John's team reimagined the Potrero Hill Duplex project, transforming the original two-story building into a new, four-story, two-unit home, adding an additional family-sized unit in this dense neighborhood.
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September 19, 6:00 p.m.
Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/2uv73773
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Tickets are free to Home Tours ticket holders.
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Architecture: @johnlumarch
Interior Design: @formandfield led by @_christine_lin
Photo: Courtesy of the realtor: #RivetRealEstate
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@aiasf @centerarchdesignsf2023 #hometour #duplex #architectsforum #PotreroHill #sanfranciscoarchitecture r#interiorarchitecture #JHulettJones #haydu #JuliaCampbell#JimZack #deVitoArchitecture #CraigSteely #CraigSteelyArchitecture #AddisonStrong #AddisonStrongDesignStudio

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