180 Palo Alto Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94114

Set high atop Twin Peaks, 180 Palo Alto Avenue stands as a defining example of Northern California mid-century modernism. Designed in 1958 by Campbell & Wong Associates, the residence reflects the firm’s mastery of proportion, light, and materiality. Known for their sculptural forms and interior clarity, Campbell & Wong’s work was closely aligned with the Case Study House movement that shaped American modernism from the 1940s through the 1960s. Here, their vision takes form in sweeping walls of glass that frame San Francisco’s skyline, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Bay beyond. The approach is understated. A modest entry gate opens to a stairway that descends into a sheltered garden, a moment of calm before the home unfolds. Inside, natural light and views extend through every space, connecting interiors to landscape in the effortless way that defined the era. In the family room and kitchen, four sets of French doors create an easy dialogue between indoors and … read more …