Vortex & Hyde: A Captivating Home Tour of History and Innovation

1945 Hyde is a stunning example of adaptive reuse, transforming a 1920s cast concrete garage into modern housing while preserving its historic essence. By replacing parking spaces with residences, this project bridges San Francisco's architectural heritage with forward-thinking design.

The event begins with Luke Ogrydziak of OPA, the project architect, sharing insights into the renovation. He will discuss how the design maintains the historic building's character by contrasting its raw, layered structure with sleek, contemporary interventions. This juxtaposition enhances the building's historic strengths while introducing modern elements in a bold yet harmonious way.

The focus then shifts to Unit #2, "Vortex." Initially an unfinished space, the loft was designed by OPA with a vision for the future, featuring an open plan that balances privacy with seamless flow. Its innovative design combines familiar regular forms and dynamic movement, with walls folded and pinched like a single sheet of folded paper to shape the space. This required pioneering architectural techniques in both design and fabrication, making Vortex a model of modern ingenuity within a historic shell.

Presenter

Luke Ogrydziak, OPA

Luke Ogrydziak was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and grew up in Northern California. He studied at Princeton University where he received both his Bachelor of Arts in Architecture summa cum laude in 1992, and his Master of Architecture Degree in 1995. At Princeton, he received the Shellman Award for architectural representation. Ogrydziak Prillinger Architects was formed with Zoë Prillinger in 2004. Luke is a licensed architect in California and Nevada, and has taught graduate design studios at the University of California at Berkeley and the Harvard Graduate School of Design.

Agenda

5:00 PM: Light bites and refreshments

5:10 PM: Event begins (Discussion, Q&A)

6:00 PM: Tour begins

Collaborators for the Event:
Listing Agents - Stephen K. Gomez and Gina Blancarte, Compass
Luke Ogrydziak of OPA (Ogrydziak Prillinger Architects)

1 LU (Pending)