Ojanen Chiou Architects LLP

O J A N E N _ C H I O U a r c h i t e c t s LLP 1290 sutter street suite 210 san francisco ca 94109 t 415 398 3001/2 f 415 398 3836 email [email protected]

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FIRM PROFILE

Ojanen_Chiou architects LLP is a design-oriented, full-service architecture firm based in San Francisco with a focus on developing ecologically intelligent design solutions and creating earth-friendly environments that elevate the spirit and enhance the lives of those who inhabit them.

Since establishing our firm in 2006, we have been involved in over two dozen residential projects of various size and complexity throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. To each project, we bring a refined design sensibility along with superb management skills and knowledge of building codes and construction methods acquired from over 30 years combined experience on numerous residential, commercial, cultural and institutional projects, ensuring a smooth work flow, permitting process and successful project completion.

Services Provided: • Pre-bid walkthroughs for property assessment and envisioning • Conceptual design and feasibility studies • Kitchen and bath remodeling • Renovations and additions • Legalization of non-permitted conditions / Notice of Violation compliance

As a small firm we can provide direct Partner-level involvement throughout the entire design and construction process. Our low overhead costs allow us to offer highly competitive fees for design, technical and management services.

Other qualifications: • Licensed in California, Arizona and New York • Registered with NCARB (National Council of Architectural Registration Boards) • Both partners are LEED Accredited Professionals with LEED project experience • Professional liability insurance coverage is $1,000,000 per incident and $1,000,000 aggregate

through RLI Insurance Company (AM Best Rating of A+)

Residential Project Experience 2006-2011

Year Project Location Project Type Summary

2011 Windsor Drive Menlo Park Single-Family; Remodel/Addition Remodel and expansion of single-story ranch style home.

2011 Mendosa Avenue San Francisco Single-Family; Improvements

Structural and building envelope upgrades to classic 1960's modern, two-story hillside home.

2011 Cesar Chavez San Francisco Single-Family; Remodel/Addition Remodel and rear expansion of three-story hillside home.

2011 Castro Lane Fremont Single-Family; Remodel Partial conversion of garage into painter's studio.

2011 Richland Avenue San Francisco Single-Family; Remodel/Addition

Two-story expansion and modernization of 1906 bungalow.

2011 Franklin Street San Francisco Multi-Family; Addition

Foundation upgrades and addition of basement apartment unit to three-story, historic Edwardian apartment building.


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2011 Leona Lane Mountain View Single-Family; Remodel Conceptual study for remodel of living room including built-in wall unit

2010 Marina Vista Avenue Corte Madera Single-Family; Remodel Remodel of master bathroom.

2010 Day Street San Francisco Single-Family; Remodel/Addition Interior remodel and expansion/partial conversion of basement into living guest suite.

2009 Park Way Piedmont Single-Family; Remodel Conceptual study for remodel of existing sunroom.

2009 Topeka Street San Francisco Single Family; Notice of Violation Compliance

Legalization of non-permitted rooms in garage.

2009 Carolina Street San Francisco Multi-Family; Remodel Remodel of rear deck and interior improvements.

2009 Sir Francis Drake Inverness Single-Family; Remodel/Addition

Conceptual study for remodel and two-story expansion of existing bungalow.

2008 Baker Street San Francisco Apartment; Remodel Remodel of attic apartment in historic, four-story Victorian apartment building.

2007 Ashton Drive Sacramento Single-Family; Remodel/Addition Conceptual study for interior remodel and conversion of exterior porch into enclosed living space.

2007 Ridgewood Ave. Mill Valley Single-Family; Exterior Improvements

Waterproofing design for rear decks above living space.

2007 Green Street San Francisco Condominium; Remodel Interior remodel including addition of property-line windows.

2007 Lyon Street San Francisco Single Family; Notice of Violation Compliance

Variance for rear deck encroaching into setback.

2007 Fell Street San Francisco Single-Family; Remodel

Remodel of entry stair and terrace above garage of historic Queen Anne Victorian.

2007 Market Street San Francisco Single-Family; Remodel Conceptual study for interior remodel and addition of rear deck.

2007 Oak Avenue Novato Single-Family; New home 1,900sf two-story, two-bedroom/bath home on ecologically sensitive site.

2006 Mason Street San Francisco Single-Family; Remodel Conversion of non-conforming living space back to legal use as storage.

2006 Runnymede Street East Palo Alto Subdivision Planning and Design of 8-Unit

Subdivision.

2006 Day Street San Francisco Single-Family; Remodel/Addition Rear three-level expansion of 1000sf Victorian home.

Contact: Marc Ojanen 415-398-3002 [email protected]

Shen Chiou 415-398-3001 [email protected]


Noe Valley Residence San Francisco, CA 2007 Project Type: Single-Family Residence Square Feet: 2,400 A three-story addition to a century-old, two-story, one-bedroom Victorian house situated on a steep hillside in San Francisco's Noe Valley neighborhood adding apx. 1000sf of living space to accommodate the needs of a growing family. The rear portion of the house has been extended horizontally expanding the kitchen into a great room, and vertically to provide two additional bedrooms and a small study. The lower level has been expanded to provide additional storage space adjacent to the garage and a guest room opening onto the garden. Old and new are joined by a skylit central staircase connecting all three levels. Materials were chosen that complement the existing structure while giving the new portion its own identity and a warm, contemporary feel. Window locations were carefully chosen to take advantage of the sweeping views of San Francisco and the bay beyond. Sustainable strategies include the use of fly ash in the concrete of the new foundations, FSC-certified lumber, solar water heater, hydronic radiant floor heating system, reclaimed wood flooring, low VOC paints and finishes, urea-formaldehyde-free materials with high recycled content, high-efficiency appliances and lighting fixtures, and pre-wiring for a future photovoltaic array.


Baker Street Residence San Francisco, CA 2008 Project Type: Renovation Role: Marc Ojanen, Project Architect Square Feet: 1,000 As part of the rehabilitation of a five-unit Victorian apartment building, originally built as a single-family home in 1875, this project involved the transformation of a dark and cramped 850sf, 1940’s-era, two-bedroom, one-bathroom attic apartment into a spacious, light-filled 1000sf contemporary penthouse aerie. Dormers were added to increase useable floor area and partitions reconfigured to accommodate an additional bedroom and bathroom.


Chiou Residence Mill Valley, CA 2004-2005 Project Type: Single-family Residence Role: Shen-I Chiou, Partner-in-Charge / Project Designer Square Feet: 1,200 This 1,200sf renovation/expansion of a 1950's bungalow includes the modernization of the kitchen, a master suite addition, plus the conversion of a detached garage into a home office/art studio that can also double as an in-law unit or rentable live/work studio apartment. Materials were chosen for their economy, aesthetics, as well as sustainability and/or durability. The use of vibrant colors and simple yet playful lighting solutions create a dynamic interior environment while French doors, wood deck and stone patio create a strong visual and spatial connection to the exterior.


Green Street Residence San Francisco, CA 2007 Project Type: Renovation Role: Shen-I Chiou, Project Architect Square Feet: 1,000 Contractor: Shideler Skyvara Construction Photographer: Lisa Farrer Renovation of a 1900 Victorian apartment including adding property line windows to enjoy the dramatic San Francisco Bay and hill views, removal of interior partitions for better space flow and connection, floor, stair and kitchen upgrade.


Brian Wall Studio Oakland, CA With C. David Robinson Architects, 1999-2000 Project Type: Single-family Residence/Artist’s Studio Role: Marc Ojanen, Designer Square Feet: 2,000 A residential addition to an existing warehouse/studio for renowned sculptor Brian Wall, including the conversion of single-story office space into a 20’x20’x20’ living area, plus kitchen, bedroom, office and roof deck.


SummerHill Historic Homes Palo Alto, CA With C. David Robinson Architects, 2004-2005

Project Type: Historic Renovation Role: Marc Ojanen, Project Architect Square Feet: 5,000 This house was the largest of five turn-of-the-century historic residences that were restored as part of the revitalization of downtown Palo Alto’s Professorville Historic District. The project included the development of preservation plans and historic structures reports as well as overall site planning, landscaping, full historic renovation incorporating new basements, rear additions, detached garages, and interior renovations.


Day Street Residence, San Francisco, CA 2010-11 Project Type: Single-Family Residence Square Feet: 1,000 A residential remodel and addition to a 1909 Victorian house in Noe Valley San Francisco. Partitions between living room, dining room and foyer were opened up to provide an open flow. Master bedroom was reconfigured and a bathroom was added. A guest bedroom is created at lower level after excavation and foundation upgrade, Attic space is refinished for children's play area and additional storage.


Menlo Park Residence, CA 2010-11 Project Type: Single-Family Residence Square Feet: 2,000 A renovation and addition to a one-story ranch house in Menlo Park, CA. The living room and kitchen are reconfigure to create a open, efficient flow. The old dining area is transformed to a multi-use tatami room. New dining room addition with soaring ceiling is located to the rear and open up to views with a continuous folding door. Master suite takes over the under-utilized media room. Several skylights are added to provide ample of natural light to the new, contemporary spaces.

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