Russian Hill Retreat

San Francisco

Architect: McGriff Architecture

Interior Designer: Massucco Warner

Photographer: Karyn Millet

Set atop a landmark mid-century building, this 2,000-square-foot apartment was transformed into a soft, ethereal escape above the city.

With sweeping Bay Area views, the design balances warmth and elegance, creating a cozy retreat for both family stays and business entertaining. Inspired by its iconic surroundings, the space offers a serene, elevated experience in the heart of San Francisco.

Modern living room with a light-colored chaise lounge near large windows showing a city and water view, accented by a tall lamp and a small side table with a mug.
A modern dining area with a round white table, two light blue chairs, a gray sofa with light-colored pillows, and built-in dark gray bookshelves filled with books and decorative ceramics. There is a colorful abstract painting on the wall and a bowl of oranges and a white vase on the table.
“The client was so thrilled when it was completed because this was an exceptionally drawn out project due to the construction limitations during the Pandemic, and it was sheer happiness when we revealed the finished pied-à-terre!”
— Julie Massucco
A white sideboard with a tray of liquor bottles, a bowl of lemons, and two empty glasses, flanked by two patterned chairs, with a round mirror, a white table lamp, and a view of a mountain and water outside the window.
Bathroom with a glass shower stall, white vanity with drawers and cabinet, large mirror, flowers in a vase, and wall-mounted light fixtures.