Concrete pavers with moss planted in the cracks; the purple panel is a narrow ten foot door to accomodate large canvasses out through the courtyard from the rear studio; clear anodized aluminum storefront surrounds the courtyard.

"...The studio's grids and clean lines are echoed throughout the house, its structural elements like window and door frames, courtyard pavers, stairstep grates and railings, even bathroom tiles..."
San Francisco Image Magazine -October 4, 1987

Bill and Kevin built the Powell St. house for the Martins in 1987. This was the first in a string of houses the Martins commissioned from Bill Leddy of LMS Architects (formerly Tanner and Van Dine). The Powell St. house recieved all sorts of recognition at the time (as they all have), and by one of those incredible quirks of happenstance, the house now belongs to another client, Kit Hinrichs of Pentagram. The fledgling construction company that Bill and Kevin were affiliated with went out of business executing the expensive and time-consuming detailing, but all these years later, it still looks crisp and modern in the photos.

MARTIN ONE - 2135 Powell St. San Francisco CA
Client	David and Kathy Martin
Architect	Bill Leddy - Tanner and Van Dine lmsarch.com
Published/Awards	San Francisco Image Magazine - October 4, 1987 Abitare - November, 1988 Sunset Magazine - Honor Award - Western Home Awards - October 1989
Construction Cost	$230,000
Schedule/Completion	Ten Months, 1987
Key Materials/Suppliers	Bonelli Windows bonelli.com McNichols, mcnichols.com,
Photography	Bill Leddy