The
inspiration for the remodel of this San Francisco Victorian came from an
unlikely source – the owner’s modern-day cabinet of curiosities, brimming with
jars filled with preserved aquatic body-parts and specimens. Through a series of relatively subtle moves, this room
now becomes the heart of the home, with glimpses into the remarkable collection
a constant presence from every space. A partially translucent glass wall and
shelving system protects the collection and divides the owner’s study from the
adjacent family room. The pattern on the glass (derived from the genetic code
of a harbor seal) allows the owner and his specimens to peek out from the
office – and allows his young children an occasional peek in.
Photography:
Mathew Millman