In San Francisco, California, conservative housing amongst Victorian historical homes is the norm. What isn’t seen on every corner is a modern-designed home that still melds seamlessly with its neighbors.

The owner, Martin Roscheisen, said the 1800 square foot home wasn’t much when he found it. He said, “What I did see was potential. The lot is situated high up on the hill and it’s adjacent to the park. It has amazing views of Cole Valley, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Pacific Ocean.”

With a location like this, there is no wonder the 1946 home was the perfect place to renovate and turn into a modern treasure, nestled between two notable historical homes.  It took Roscheisen two years to build, and special attention was given to creating a highly sustainable home with texture while reflecting his European heritage. Working with the strict historical guidelines of the area, and a narrow, 20 foot lot, he focused the interior design and architecture on clean, rational, and transparent living.

The cedar-clad exterior of the home fits well with its block-like nature, and is adorned with windows that stretch across its top façade. The inset garage and overhanging eaves give the entire home an unmistakable modern design flair, without being a hideous focal point of the block. The interior is open and creatively uses space wisely to maximize the square footage. Roscheisen enjoys the home with its gorgeous walnut, stainless steel, and minimalistic accents throughout.

With creative detailing and use of space on the exterior, along with the playful interior of this San Francisco home, it’s nice to see a small, modern home that seamlessly relates to its historic surroundings.

Photo credits: Dwell