102 University Avenue, #3C,
Palo Alto, California. Concrete, steel
and warmth
A residence in Joseph Bellomo’s landmark building, warmed with new lighting and a rooftop brought to life.
See before and after
At the gateway to downtown Palo Alto, #3C sits in a landmark building by architect Joseph Bellomo.
Cast-in-place concrete, structural steel, acoustic glass walls, radiant-heated floors and even an underground car elevator make it a true reflection of Silicon Valley. Our goal was to celebrate the industrial architecture while bringing warmth, comfort and livability to a spacious, minimal interior.
- Location
- Downtown Palo Alto
- Architect
- Joseph Bellomo
- The building
- Cast-in-place concrete, steel and glass
- Our focus
- New lighting and the rooftop deck
Light that makes it home
Concrete and glass make a striking shell, but they need the right light to feel like home. We updated the key fixtures: a sculptural piece in the living room, a statement pendant over the dining table and warm, layered light in the primary suite.
Tailored furniture, natural textures and rich neutrals, scaled to the home’s generous proportions, balance the polished concrete floors and exposed steel.
The rooftop, brought to life
The private rooftop garden has 360-degree views across downtown Palo Alto and the foothills, but it was underused.
We turned it into a real outdoor living space, with separate areas for lounging and dining, so buyers could picture sunset gatherings and morning coffee up there.
Before and after
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The result
Bellomo’s architecture,
warm and ready to live in.
Industrial design, with an easy, turnkey way to live in it.
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