About

Wheeler Residence.

A luxurious home with a subtle, yet strong commitment to sustainable living.

Title:: Wheeler Residence
Architect:: William Duff Architects
Category:: Residential/; New Builds
Building style:: Contemporary
Client:: Wheeler Family
Photographers:: Aerial Canvas/Jim Thompson/Lucas...

Integrating high-end modern design and a commitment to green building, the Wheeler Residence makes use of an existing foundation to create dramatic living spaces that flow into the landscape.

The material palette includes COR-TEN steel, stained concrete mixed with fly-ash, and FinPly panels. Passive ventilation, radiant floors, solar hot water and photovoltaic power dramatically reduce energy use.

Read more about the Wheeler Residence in the San Francisco Chronicle Magazine — featuring a summary by Zahid Sardar here.

Press & Publications /

San Francisco Chronicle Magazine
Inhabitat
Architect Magazine
Bathroom Trends
California Home+Design Sourcebook
1000x: Architecture of the Americas
21st Century Houses: 150 of the World’s Best

Credits /

General Contractor: Baywest Builders
Structural Engineer: Julia Y. Chen Design
Lighting Designer: Revolver
Landscape Architect: SEAM Studios
Photographer: Lucas Fladzinski
Photographer: JD Peterson
Photographer: Jim Thompson
Photographer: Aerial Canvas

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"My son built a Lego model of what we wanted, and we showed it to him. A lot of that model ended up in the final place."

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San Francisco, San Francisco, California

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William Duff Architects. William Duff Architects (WDA) designs thoughtful, timeless architecture shaped by clarity, craftsmanship, and a deep connection to place. Founded in San Francisco, the firm works with clients across diverse regions to create enduring residential and hospitality environments tailored to each client’s story and vision. Their work responds to context with an artist’s sensibility—knowing when restraint strengthens a design and when expression brings it to life. With capabilities across multiple sectors, the firm is particularly recognized for its design leadership in high-end residential and hospitality environments. Backed by deep technical expertise and disciplined project management, WDA approaches every project as a collaborative partnership—prioritizing service, communication, and thoughtful execution from concept through completion.