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johnlumarch

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

Repost from @nicolehollis In Sausalito, Exclamati Repost from @nicolehollis

In Sausalito, Exclamation Point in yellow plastic bristles and latex by Richard Artschwager⁠ stands subtly beneath the finished wooden stairs.

Interior @nicolehollis
Architecture @johnlumarch
⁠Art by Richard Artschwager⁠
Photography @douglasfriedman
Repost from @plain_mag @johnlumarch and interior Repost from @plain_mag

@johnlumarch and interior designer @tineketriggs turned a cramped Potrero Hill house in San Francisco into a three-story modern home with a dramatic roof deck accessed through a sliding skylight. Its owner, an attorney, found the perfect spot for her home—on the hill where she grew up, with sweeping downtown views and East Bay panoramas—but the home itself lacked space, light, and orientation toward the winning views. Link in bio for the full feature.⁠
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📸: @adamrousephoto
A dialogue between shapes and texture: the cylindr A dialogue between shapes and texture: the cylindrical sink contrasts with the rectangular geometry of the mirror, while the slatted wall detailing introduces rhythm and tactility, creating an interplay of form and materiality

Design Architect @johnlumarch
Architect of Record #SchaubLiArchitects
Interior Design @studiojyo
Realtor @wendystorchrealtor
Photos @context.visuals
Repost from @arterralandscapearchitects A blue sk Repost from @arterralandscapearchitects

A blue sky site visit to kick off mastering planning with @johnlumarch in Orinda. Great way to start the year!

#arterrateam #arterraonsite#siteanalysis #collaboration
Staircase Surprise! We recently completed this sin Staircase Surprise! We recently completed this single family home in Hillsborough. More details coming soon. 

📷: @eichlerphoto

#StaircaseDesign #Hillsborough
To maximize the floor plan, we anchored this great To maximize the floor plan, we anchored this great room with a bold yellow service core that divides dining and living in striking California Modernist style.

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

#CaliforniaModernism
Photo tour of McGann Oral Surgery in San Diego wit Photo tour of McGann Oral Surgery in San Diego with Healthcare Design magazine | @hcdmagazine

We reimagined this 3,200-sf mid-century building as a calm, modern home for oral surgical care — where Japanese minimalism meets Scandinavian modernism. Clean lines, natural materials, and a patient-centered experience throughout.

Architect: @johnlumarch
Client: mcgannoralsurgery
General Contractor:  #SKConstruction
Structural Engineer: @ashleyvanceengineering
Title 24: #WadeEnergy
Lighting Designer: #DavidScottLighting
Interior Designer: #GoliMaleki
Medical Equipment Specialist: @hscheindental
Photographer: @dyerphoto

https://shorturl.at/YOEoJ
Skylight Surprise! 📷: #ArrowoodPhotography #Sky Skylight Surprise! 

📷: #ArrowoodPhotography

#Skylights
Monochrome geometry define this striking black & w Monochrome geometry define this striking black & white facade. 

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

#BlackAndWhite
Our office is part architecture studio, part hands Our office is part architecture studio, part hands-on workshop. 

We crafted this custom toilet paper holder from 42 steel pipe ends, transforming the most mundane material into an ever-changing display. It not only reflects our design rigor but also embraces the playful spirit we bring to every project.

📷: @ericrorerphoto

#Work #Play
Ending the year with a moment of calm. A study in Ending the year with a moment of calm.

A study in restrained Japanese influence, we drew inspiration from a modern onsen to design this master bath. White penny tiles evoke the tactility of river stones, grounding the Ofuro soaking tub and open shower in a serene palette.

#bathroomdesign #onsen #ofuro
Simplicity. Architecture: @johnlumarch Interior Simplicity. 

Architecture: @johnlumarch
Interior Design: @TinekeTriggs
Photography: @AdamRousePhoto

#DesignCollab #happyholidays
We reimagined this first floor as one dramatic ent We reimagined this first floor as one dramatic entertainment space, complete with an orange backlit wet bar and folding window wall.

#interiorarchitecture #wetbar #orangeinteriors
Take a peek inside this recently sold home. Desig Take a peek inside this recently sold home.

Design Architect @johnlumarch
Architect of Record #SchaubLiArchitects
Interior Design @studiojyo
Realtor @wendystorchrealtor
Photos @context.visuals

#designcollaboration
#ThrowbackThursday to our design for The Barber Lo #ThrowbackThursday to our design for The Barber Lounge — a 5,000-sf interior build-out reinterpreting the classic barbershop through deliberate spatial sequencing and crafted vignettes.

Each program zone — barber lounge (pictured), pedicure alcove, and treatment suites — offers its own material language, from restored 50’s chairs to wood paneling and color-blocked volumes. 📸: @sharonrisedorph 

#TT #barbershop #barberlounge
Recently sold! Stay-tuned for more exciting collab Recently sold! Stay-tuned for more exciting collaborations from this team.

Design Architect @johnlumarch
Architect of Record #SchaubLiArchitects
Interior Design @studiojyo
Realtor @wendystorchrealtor
Photos @context.visuals

View the listing: www.luminousmodern.com
Repost from @nicolehollis In Sausalito, restraint Repost from @nicolehollis

In Sausalito, restraint becomes an art form.

Interiors @nicolehollis
Architecture @johnlumarch
Photography @douglasfriedman
Staircase surprise! Architecture @johnlumarch Int Staircase surprise!

Architecture @johnlumarch
Interior Design @studiojyo
Photo @context.visuals

#staircase #staircasedesign
Clerestory windows invite natural light into the c Clerestory windows invite natural light into the core of this Palo Alto home. From the second floor, the house appears to float above the trees, yielding surprising views of the neighborhood.

Photo: @adamrousephoto

#Clerestorywindows #paloalto #interiorarchitecture
Habitat for Humanity breaks ground. Eight years i Habitat for Humanity breaks ground.

Eight years in the making. Our affordable housing project in Bolinas — with @bolinascommunitylandtrust and @habitatforhumanity — broke ground last month. In attendance were Marin County Supervisor Dennis Rodoni, BCLT Co-Executive Directors Annie O’Connor and Jeff Clapp, and HGSF CEO Maureen Sedonaen, along with many community members. A big thank you to everyone who supported the project!

Tour the project: https://shorturl.at/L16pJ

Architecture: @johnlumarch

@habitatforhumanity #affordablehousing #bolinas
In case you missed it. Our McGann Oral Surgery Cen In case you missed it. Our McGann Oral Surgery Center was recognized with an @aiaeastbay 2025 Design Award, Citation. Photo by @dyerphoto

Other firms honored for their work include: @ara_dutto @gensler_design #sdtarch #arkintilt @g4arch with @hmcarchitects #smarchitecture with #studio144architects @els_architecture #ekva @hoknetwork #wareassociates @perkinswill #gunkelarchitecture #pyatok with @phillipswinarchitecture @designdrawbuild @markcavagneroassociates with #iwamotoscott @lowneyarch @studio_pear @timbre_architecture with #CBarchitecture #gasarchitects

Check out the projects:

https://shorturl.at/qKdAH
Exciting news! Our McGann Oral Surgery Center in S Exciting news! Our McGann Oral Surgery Center in San Diego has received a 2025 @aiaeastbay Design Award – Citation.

The new Center reimagines dental care through a calming, Japandi-inspired design that blends modern wellness with residential warmth. Preserving the building’s mid-century character while improving accessibility and energy efficiency, the redesign introduces natural light, garden views, and serene materials to create a soothing, holistic experience for patients and practitioners alike.

Check out the project along with the other award recipients.

https://shorturl.at/qKdAH

#aiaebdesignawards
Kitchen spotlight. This open kitchen creates a bri Kitchen spotlight. This open kitchen creates a bright, airy space for family gatherings. A monochromatic palette with natural finishes reflects the family’s desire to live simply and without clutter.

Learn more about this multi-generational project in #AIASFGP

https://shorturl.at/gqFI0

Photo by @adamrousephoto

#AIASMGP @aiasf
Mange tak / thank you @hastingsbathcollection for Mange tak / thank you @hastingsbathcollection for hosting us in Copenhagen! 
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#vola #voladenmark #kitchen #modernbathluxury
Check out AIASF Small Firms, Great Projects to lea Check out AIASF Small Firms, Great Projects to learn about our Palo Alto project designed for a multi-generational family.

When the family embarked on rebuilding their Palo Alto home, they had to rethink the entire design due to FEMA regulations. Located in a flood zone, the finished floor had to be raised four feet, necessitating a full demolition. This challenge became an opportunity to create a residence that better suited the family’s needs — with three bedrooms on the second floor and a ground floor in-law suite. Drawing references from the previous Eichler-inspired house, the new iteration features glass walls and expressed structure that recalls a mid-century design that is entirely modern. The great room opens onto the garden, where a raised terrace provides outdoor living space. Wrap-around planters and tiered stairs ease the transition between levels, allowing the home to blend seamlessly into the neighborhood.

Photo: @adamrousephoto

https://shorturl.at/GmL55

#sfgp #architecture #aia @aiasf
On the boards. Check out our conceptual designs On the boards. 

Check out our conceptual designs for UC Berkeley Eyewear Retail Center.

#UCBerkeley @berkeleyoptometry #HerbertWertheim
A look inside our office. Cool shadows add depth, A look inside our office. Cool shadows add depth, rhythm, and a quiet drama to the space.

#ArchitecturalShadows
Don’t forget to check out this year’s @aiasf Small Don’t forget to check out this year’s @aiasf Small Firm Great Projects.

In an op-ed piece, John reflects on 31 years of practice, examining how San Francisco transformed from a city resistant to modernism to one shaped by tech, global design trends, and a pressing housing crisis. In the article, he spotlights a mixed-use apartment complex designed by @pauletttaggartarchitects in association with @lms_architects (photographed by @timgriffithphoto) that is as fresh and relevant today as it was 19 years ago; a testament to good design. 

https://shorturl.at/gqFI0

Lead photo by @dyerphoto

#AIASMGP #aiasf #sanfrancisco #sanfranarchitecture
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