| This is a 3,400 square foot 3-story residence constructed on a steep and narrow lot nestled in the Oakland hills. This particular lot fell victim to the Oakland Firestorm, which destroyed 3,354 single-family dwellings and 437 apartment and condominium units in 1991. Evidence from the fire can be seen by the scorched bark of the large cedar tree (left). |
Due to the seismology of the
area, along with poor soil
conditions, the foundation
system required 12-foot deep
cast-in-place concrete caissons
with a continuous perimeter
grade beam. The steepness of
the site also warranted masonry
retaining walls on three sides to
create the ground floor driveway
and garage space.
area, along with poor soil
conditions, the foundation
system required 12-foot deep
cast-in-place concrete caissons
with a continuous perimeter
grade beam. The steepness of
the site also warranted masonry
retaining walls on three sides to
create the ground floor driveway
and garage space.
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about this award-winning residential design.
about this award-winning residential design.
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