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The master suite of South Beach condo is in a loft area separated by frosted glass partitions.
Versatility reigns supreme at 188 South Park St. Originally built for residents who simultaneously live and work in their units, the condos offer inviting public areas balanced by more private spaces. A great room with a towering ceiling, private terraces and frosted partitions to cordon off a loft bedroom from the rest of the action, Unit 5 showcases architect Bruce Prescott’s vision for a multifaceted living space.
“We made this off-set, tall great room facing the street, and the workspace is off entry. The loft bedroom faces the interior of the block to reduce noise. The whole building was about those types of spaces” said Prescott, principal of San Francisco’s Santos Prescott and Associates.
While the unit hosts un- derstated finishes like bamboo floors, the building itself needed a modern appearance while offering hints of the neighborhood’s history, he said.
A blend of metallic panels and stones create an exterior reminiscent of South Beach’s antiquated brick warehouses. The residential building’s vertical bay windows are a hat tip to the region’s Victorians, he said.
“But there’s no mistaking it’s a modern building. Especially with the quantity of glass,”
Prescott said.
Since it basically sits in the shadow of AT&T Park, a flurry of activity surrounds the boutique building throughout the summer, and residents can enjoy the area’s plethora of dining options and specialty shops all year long.
The tri-level, three-bedroom unit also includes three private entrances. The building’s secure garage is one of the ways into the luxury residence.
Vertical windows in the great room welcome in natural light, while a light frosting at the base provides privacy from passersby. The private terrace off the living room opens to the street allows a barbecue. A second terrace sits off a master suite with a Jacuzzi tub and rain shower in the bathroom.
Viking appliances and Bulthaup cabinetry adorn a kitchen featured in the grand scale great room.
For more information, visit www.188southpark.com.
Listing agent: Colleen Cotter, Vanguard Properties, (415) 3217035, ccotter@vanguardsf.com.