Pan’Orama House

Pan ‘Orama is designed to maximize spectacular 180° sights over the Silicon Valley, San Francisco Bay, and beyond to Mt. Hamilton and Mt. Diablo. Upon entering the main house, visitors are met with expansive views through floor to ceiling sliding glass doors through the open living and dining area.

The configuration of the home is formulated around a two-story circulation spine, defined by a series of cast-in-place upright concrete frames. By expanding the Great Room to the proportion of the four existing concrete bays, and converting the former Family Room zone to a Kitchen the floor plan has been generously opened while enhancing an indoor – outdoor connection to the rear deck and yard.

To further capture the surrounding mountain landscape, a third floor roof deck sits atop the house, providing 360° views over the surrounding scenery.  A new one-bedroom guest house was also added to accommodate family from overseas.

Our team has closely collaborated with interior designer Gaile Guevara to exhibit a material palette that matches our client’s modern sensibilities, both inside and out. Concrete floors and a refined wood ceiling, paired with new lighting fixtures and contemporary furnishings bring harmony and warmth to the space. This remodel was particularly rewarding as the client appreciates our personal history and connection to the house and is passionate about modern design. This has allowed our team to improve upon the existing home to create something bolder, simpler, yet still firmly connected to its past.