Winder Gibson Architects designs projects that bring beauty into the world through a poetic sense of space and light, the careful use of materials and detailing, and by embracing the reality of practical needs and the daily lives of those who inhabit them. Our unique strength is understanding how the social flow of a building works-the pattern of living-and how we transform this knowledge into a beautiful and inspiring finished project. We focus on real people and their real-world needs, understanding and serving our clients through careful listening and clear communication.
Architecture has bones, both literally (structure) and figuratively (concept). We believe in seeing the bones. There is a satisfaction that comes in understanding how a building holds itself up, tracing the weight from the roof through the walls, beams and columns down to the ground. That said, there is also a certain drama inherent in the concealing of structure that can be used to great effect at times. We work very closely with good structural engineers to ensure that the structure and the architecture are acting as one, supporting and reinforcing each other.
Everything in its place. This applies to a building with well-considered storage designed to handle the stuff of our lives. But it also applies to the building itself. We seek to reduce and align the architecture to create a clarity of space and form. Nothing jutting out. No weird corners. Simple clean spaces that are easy on the eyes and the brain. We group together 'solid' program such as storage and bathrooms, so that the remaining spaces can be open, clean and bright. Vacant for years, this former rooming house in the now trendy Hayes Valley was revamped as 19 highly efficient studio apartments suitable for young professionals and an urban lifestyle.
Zen moments at our Sanchez master bathroom. Calm neutral palette of grey, white, marble, and oak cabinetry with a walk in steam shower- not sure if we've seen our clients since!šā Sanchez Residenceā San Franciscoā .ā .ā .ā #craftsmanshipma tters #buildersofinsta #luxuryhomebuild er #luxuryhomestyle #...
Our Twin Peaks kitchen captures light and views to the courtyard along its glazed backsplash. An open and streamlined kitchen with warm wood and marble stone that compliments the rest of the homeās luxe interior.ā Twin Peaks Residence,ā San Franciscoā @SFAIA @ARCHANDCITY ā SF LIVING HOME TOURS 2019ā ...
#Multifamily Monday. This project re-imagines one of the 1960s apartment blocks found throughout Oakland. The building was weathered and suffered from some poor decisions over the years, but under it all we saw architectural logic that was not that far off what we would try to achieve todayā .ā We...
Donāt stop-wonāt stop š (even with all this mud) Our #Hillsborough Modern Farmhouse new construction getting close to completion šš½Designed to live as big on the outside as much the inside this #Peninsula #SiliconValley residence is one we are excited to share upon completion. Hillsborough...
Hereās to family rooms on Super Bowl Sundayš This wall has it all - textured feature wall, entertainment center, display shelves, and a cozy fireplace. A touchdown space that brings us together. Enjoy the weekend everyoneš§” ā Noe Looking Glassā San Franciscoā ā .ā .ā .ā .ā .ā #westcoastarchit ecture #...