https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/2383 en-us Some years ago, San Francisco architect John Maniscalco came across one of those opportunities that demand a certain stamina: an aging two-story house was available for a relative bargain price but required lengthy negotiations with the city’s historic-preservation board in order to overhaul.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/11926 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/11926-spruce-street-residence Etched-glass surfaces create a soft, muted effect and are also highly durable. Light enters from multiple points, including above, creating an atrium-like space. Photo © Joe Fletcher Etched-glass surfaces create a soft, muted effect and are also highly durable. Light enters from multiple points, including above, creating an atrium-like space. Photo © Joe Fletcher A rainshower head suspended from the skylight enhances the illusion of being outdoors. Water collects around a quartz platform and drains through the rocks into a shower pan below. Photo © Joe Fletcher Image courtesy John Maniscalco Architecture Image courtesy Jon Maniscalco Architecture