Automatic brass entry gate to Burlingame property in Brentwood, California.

The modern cedar fence that hides the exterior mechanicals. The oil tank, generator and AC are all hidden behind this fence. The modern aesthetic blends well with the antique home.

A view of the overall deck surround and fence. The modern aesthetic carries clean lines around the deck and continues them into the fence that hides the exterior mechanicals.

Painting by Zach Bohnenkamp, pictured here

42" high aluminium deck railings

Fully integrated Signature Estate featuring Creston controls and Crestron panelized lighting, and Crestron motorized shades and draperies, whole-house audio and video, HVAC, voice and video communication atboth both the front door and gate. Modern, warm, and clean-line design, with total custom details and finishes. The front includes a serene and impressive atrium foyer with two-story floor to ceiling glass walls and multi-level fire/water fountains on either side of the grand bronze aluminum pivot entry door. Elegant extra-large 47'' imported white porcelain tile runs seamlessly to the rear exterior pool deck, and a dark stained oak wood is found on the stairway treads and second floor. The great room has an incredible Neolith onyx wall and see-through linear gas fireplace and is appointed perfectly for views of the zero edge pool and waterway. The club room features a bar and wine featuring a cable wine racking system, comprised of cables made from the finest grade of stainless steel that makes it look as though the wine is floating on air. A center spine stainless steel staircase has a smoked glass railing and wood handrail.

Photo: Ben Benschneider; Interior Design: Robin Chell

Cable railing using Ultra-tec® stainless steel cable railing hardware, fittings and Type 316 stainless cable.

Merging traditional and contemporary design effortlessly can be a daunting architectural challenge; this Presidio Heights residence became a highly successful melding of the two aesthetics.The Living Room, contemporary Kitchen and configuration of the Master Bedroom represent hallmarks of the overall design, as well as the five remodeled Bathrooms. Structural rework and seismic upgrades helped transform and supplement the bones of the house.

Photography by Joe Dodd