San Francisco, California

This 120-square foot master bath is part of a third floor addition to a 1970s tower-house on a wooded lot in San Francisco. The design of the bathroom exploits its elevated location at the tree canopy by bringing an abundance of forest texture into the foreground of the long horizontal window, as well as an abundance of sunlight through a large skylight above the shower. Indeed, the interior architecture has such a fluid connection with the surrounding treescape that the owners virtually occupy the canopy. Minimalist detailing allows shifts of nature to alter and enrich the experience of the space. The smooth, monolithic walls of the plastered shower and 10-foot tall glass panel accentuate the verticality of the room, while a 12 '-foot walnut counter runs its full length, providing a horizontal anchor and alternative horizon. A textural complement of materials includes machined glass panels, Corian splashes, subtle handwork imprinted in the plaster surfaces, and the natural variations found in wood.

Architect:
Cary Bernstein Architect

General contractor:
Dorhmann

Structural engineer:
JEC Structural Consulting

Pocket door:
Hafele

Sliding mirror:
Hafele

Accessories:
Robern

Tub:
Kohler

Tub fittings:
Dornbracht

Toilet:
Duravit

Shower fittings:
Waterworks

Sink:
WetStyle

Faucets:
Dornbracht

Tile:
Ann Sacks

Backsplash and sill:
Corian

Recessed wall lights:
Bega

Recessed ceiling lights:
Lightolier