建築家設計および家具付きロフト

This is my primary residence. I met Mr. Hutchinson in the 1990's and have lived in the building since 1996. I had a very active role in the retrofit, doing a great deal of demolition work in the loft, and in the retail spaces. I was an elementary education teacher for 25 years and retired in 2019. The backstairs has artwork given to me by students over the years. My current partner, Steve Benne, has a house near Sutro Tower and we stay there when Sutter is rented out.

Lower Polk is one of the most diverse and lively of all the neighborhoods in San Francisco and it reminds me of my former home in NYC. If you enjoy walking as a means to get to know a new city than Sutter is the place for you. Robert Hutchinson was a bold young man and purchased the building when he was 25 in 1960. He used his home and office to experiment with architecture and design. The latest incarnation of 1232 Sutter has minimalist edge grounded by the beautiful designs of Mr. Hutchinson. There are many pieces of furniture that were designed by Robert Hutchinson. Many of the art pieces come from his collection. The loft is not precious, it is made to be lived in and enjoyed. Its location allows easy access to the city's main attraction by foot, bus or cable car. If you're staying longer and desire a car, there is a private garage accessed by a private stair from the flat. Ever since moving in here I would look out the front window to see the weather. Often there would be a person across the street capturing the brilliant facade with their camera. The neighborhood around the house is rife with hip restaurants that are listed in the house book. You'll love returning to the peace and tranquility of my home after a busy day exploring the city. My home allows you to experience the city in an atypical, urban setting. But rest assured that every person who has stayed at my home has remarked that it is way more spectacular in person than in pictures.

The building is architecturally significant and is filled with unique furniture designed by Robert Hutchinson. There are art and antiques that create a sense of drama and excitement. The 1,000 square foot deck is a room unto itself and since the buildings are so low around my home the deck is in full sunshine all day. Most of the furnishing in the loft were designed by Mr. Hutchinson, or were collected by Mr. Hutchinson. The flat has amazing cross ventilation as my home takes up the entire second floor of my building. There is also a private garage which is entered from Fern Alley. You can walk, bus, cable car to every location in the city from the property.