Alchemy of site & design from groundbreaking studio of John Maniscalco Architecture

Commanding panoramic views from an advantageous point on Mount Sutro, 150 Glenbrook Avenue holds the iconic and singular position of San Francisco’s highest residence above sea level. Atop one of the city’s famed seven hills can be found an alchemy of site and design from the groundbreaking studio of John Maniscalco Architecture. A gently sloping, corner lot with panoramic views from the Salesforce Tower crowned skyline to the distant hills of the East Bay and Marin Headlands. Major visual landmarks include Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge, and San Francisco City Hall.

An interplay of hand selected materials and ever-changing natural light creates an enchanting series of visual moments throughout the day and into the evening twilight. Signaling the work of a creative master and a confident step forward in the historic lineage of Bay Area modernist architects, 150 Glenbrook captures a moment in time of contemporary San Francisco architectural design.

Designed for grand scale entertaining with an open plan main living level with Blomberg Low-E rated 225”x 90” main window. La Cantina sliders access deck on either side of honed-lava stone inset Montego gas fireplace. Walkout balcony off living room. Exceptional kitchen with Miele appliances including double wine fridge, induction stove top, double oven/microwave, side-by-side Futura dishwashers, refrigerator and freezer. Pantry area/storage, luxurious office/den, interior access to garage.

Top floor level is comprised of four en suite bedrooms including master suite and executive view office, laundry room, and direct access to roof deck. The master suite is enhanced by a cedar ceiling heightening the visual effect of the panoramic view. Poliform closet system, dual Lutron motorized shades, stealth audio speakers, walkout balcony, seating area, and stone/tile enhanced master bath with double vanity, soaking tub, radiant heated floors, and view shower room.

Luxurious informal entertaining level including 300+ bottle temperature-controlled wine room, wet bar with double refrigerator, TV entertainment wall with 7.1 surround sound system, spa room with sauna, steam, and half bath. View deck with gas fireplace, seating area, and stainless steel jacuzzi. Additional en suite guest suite with kitchenette and independent street access. Mechanical room and second laundry room.

The ultimate work-from-home ground level studio with open space for multiple workstations, file storage, bedroom and full bath, refrigerator. Direct access to landscaped garden terrace through four retractable, glass panels.

Exceptional landscape design and mature plantings along exterior of the property line, garden level terrace, and “secret garden” sanctuary. A collaboration between Brian Koch of Terra Ferma Landscapes and master gardener Walter Laing.

From the Studio of John Maniscalco Architecture

Realized drawings from the studio of John Maniscalco Architecture emerge onto the cityscape each year, dotting San Francisco’s famed hills and signaling a path forward in city’s rich architectural heritage. Informed by the Bay Area modernist traditions of architect’s William Wurster and Joseph Escherick, Mr. Maniscalco’s work pushes forward, developing an important body of work that captures the zeitgeist of San Francisco as a global capital. A legacy in the making, one born of a client’s dream and an architect’s guiding hand, 150 Glenbrook presents a rare opportunity to join a select group of homeowners who, through their passion for design and craft, are creating a historic architectural moment to be valued for decades to come. visual focal point in the main living room. Each room is a wonderful discovery of its own and a singular experience of light, texture, and passion.