This San Francisco Mission project was driven by a focus on simple design and functionality, combined with bold colors and straightforward materials. The clients wanted to completely update their kitchen, starting from scratch to make it more modern and versatile for both cooking and entertaining. Early in the project, Open Standard collaborated closely with the clients to understand their vision and create a design that met their needs.
The artist Andrea Zittel’s principles for living influenced the project, with the clients aiming to find a balance between freedom and security in their living space. They wanted a kitchen that could adapt to their changing needs and routines over time. This led to the use of exposed materials and construction details, such as integrated surface pulls and a mobile island frame, to create a flexible and adaptable space. Color was used to distinguish different areas within the kitchen, and the cabinetry surfaces have a subtle low-sheen texture that captures the changing light of the day.