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johnlumarch

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

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
Just dropped. AIASF Small Firms Great Projects. 📸: Just dropped. AIASF Small Firms Great Projects. 📸: @adamrousephoto 

Check out our spread.

https://shorturl.at/GmL55

#sfgp #architecture #aia @aiasf
Mark your calendars for the Small Firms Great Proj Mark your calendars for the Small Firms Great Projects Launch Party + Panel!

Wednesday, 10/16 from 6-9pm

John will be on the panel to help @AIASF celebrate the 20th edition of Small Firms Great Projects, a guide to the Bay Area’s architecture, landscape and design studios.

FROM AIA
Join us at the Center for Architecture + Design for an inspiring evening celebrating the creativity and impact of small Bay Area firms. This year’s PechaKucha-style program, Design Matters, highlights perspectives on collaboration, context, and craft, showcasing how small practices are shaping the future of design.

Hear from featured architects Bob Scott (Mork-Ulnes Architects), Heidi Liebes (Liebes Architects), John Lum (John Lum Architecture), Hulett Jones (jones | haydu), and Maura Fernández Abernethy (Studio Vara).

Enjoy drinks, light bites, and networking with architects, designers, and industry professionals. Don’t miss this milestone celebration!

www.aiasf.org/events/small-firms-great-projects-launch-party—panel

#SFGP #AIASF @centerarchdesignsf @johnlumarch @morkulnesarchitects #LiebesArchitects @joneshaydu @studiovara
On the market! Architecture @johnlumarch Interior On the market!

Architecture @johnlumarch
Interior Design @studiojyo
Realtor @wendystorchrealtor
Photos @context.visuals

Repost from @wendystorchrealtor

Grandeur and intimacy inform the airy, fresh architecture of this thoughtfully designed, modernist residence. Rivaled only by its hardworking floor plan, artisanal quality workmanship, and sparkling views, the home is well located on a charming tree-lined street between Glen Park and Noe Valley.

6 Roanoke Street
Offered at $3,085,000 | 4 Beds | 3.5 Baths

Learn More at LuminousModern.com

#realestate #sanfrancisco #luxury #sothebysrealty
Rooftop moments. Our office from above. #Archite Rooftop moments. Our office from above. 

#ArchitectureOffice #Rooftop #RoofDeck #Skylights
To seamlessly connect indoor comfort with outdoor To seamlessly connect indoor comfort with outdoor living, every public room in this residence opens to a terrace or balcony. 

Architecture: @johnlumarch
Photography: Isabelle Eubanks

#Architecture #ModernHomes
Material Exploration. Chiseled limestone forms a s Material Exploration. Chiseled limestone forms a strong, textured backdrop to Battery Ventures’ headquarters.

Architecture: @johnlumarch
Client: battery.ventures
Photography: Sharon Risedorph

#ArchitecturalMaterials #TI #MaterialExploration
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