Eras Tour SAW emphasizes the art of transition between old and new in San Francisco’s 1910 Quarter-Round House By Paige Davidson • April 30, 2025 • Interiors, West (Bruce Damonte) SHARE In the hilly Ashbury Heights in San Francisco, Quarter-Round House recently underwent a vertical expansion by local firm SAW, Spiegel Aihara Workshop. A third floor added to the residence offers more natural light and space for the family of four, while the levels below it maintain original 1910 elements. The project emphasizes the idea of transition, as expressed in its titular reference, the quarter-round molding. Both a way to conceal gaps and a visual element on its own, the quarter round is a bridge between parts. This blend of old and new—that connects the two but critically doesn’t fuse them—informs the renovation. The preserved elements include the custom purple and grey stucco facade, the entryway, living room, kitchen, and dining room. In these rooms, SAW left the original bones of the home: the Edwardian details, bay window, and fireplace. New paints and finishes emphasize this traditional style. SAW collaborated with Melanie Love from Love & Interiors on this effort. She said, “We thoughtfully selected furnishings, fixtures, and wallpapers to harmonize with the traditional architecture of the existing areas while also embracing the modern design of the remodeled spaces and the addition.” Read more on aninteriormag.com. RenovationSan Francisco