This project is a model of sensitive modernization, demonstrating how a historic home can be thoughtfully updated to meet the needs of a new generation while preparing it for a sustainable future. The work involved an all-electric addition and renovation to a 1910s Craftsman home in Oakland, adding a master suite upstairs and reconfiguring the kitchen and living areas to better connect with the outdoors.¹ The design carefully maintained the character of the original home and the surrounding neighborhood, giving the house new life without erasing its past.

A key marker of the project's success was its smooth and efficient journey through the city's regulatory process. Due to the integrity of the design and the completeness of the construction documents, the project "streamed through entitlements without any building plancheck comments".¹ This is a powerful testament to technical proficiency and design clarity, and it represents a significant value proposition for clients. An efficient and predictable process saves homeowners time, money, and the stress often associated with residential construction.

Praxis's principal, Seth Dunn, served as Project Architect on this project while at Siegel & Strain Architects.¹ This experience showcases an ability to deliver designs that are not only aesthetically and functionally successful but are also executed with a high degree of professional rigor. It frames Praxis as a firm that combines creative vision with the reliability and efficiency that clients value most.

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