Upscale Construction

03/21/2023

We are thrilled to be part of the incredible team on this Presidio Heights project, recently named Best Residential Design in the 2023 California Home & Design awards. Congratulations to all involved. Read the full article here https://www.californiahomedesign.com/house-tours/2023-residential-design-award-nicole-hollis/

Interiors: Nicole Hollis
Architect: Stephen Willrich Design
General Contractor: Upscale Construction
Photography by Douglas Freidman

11/30/2022

Revisiting this elegant Presidio Heights Classic Revival project.
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Design: Heather Hilliard Design
Architect: Sutro Architects
Photography: David Duncan Livingston Photography
General Contractor: Upscale Construction

11/17/2022

We are delighted to sponsor Marin Ballet's upcoming performances of Nutcracker on Dec 10 and 11 at Marin Center, San Rafael.

Clara’s whimsical Christmas Eve dreams come to life through the art of classical ballet, enriched by clever storytelling, mischievous humor, and heroic characters. Choreographed by Performance Director Julia Adam, the production features the artistry of 125 dancers, lavish Victorian costumes and sets, and an airborne surprise at final curtain. Share this marvelous holiday tradition with friends and family.

Tickets are available here: https://tickets.marincenter.org/eventperformances.asp?evt=41

11/08/2022

This project began with a circa 1925 building in such disrepair that it was ultimately brought down to the studs.

Starting with a north/south orientation and maximizing the window openings at both ends to allow for light to pe*****te deep into the center of the house, the main living level was transformed into a nexus for family life that now includes casual and formal rooms that can flow together seamlessly or be separated by pocket doors. A magnificent sculptural staircase, inspired by an image of an English Victorian newel post (provided by the client), serves to connect all four floors. Stained oak floors, windows with an industrial-chic sensibility, and large slabs of Negro Marquina stone enhance the serenity of the space.

Read the full Cottages and Gardens feature here: https://tinyurl.com/mr427wsx

Story: Christina Ohly Evans
Photography: Aubrie Pick

Interior Design: Lauren Nelson Design
Architecture: Stephen Sutro

11/03/2022

Featured in , this new contemporary Wine Country passive home is beautifully sited and anchored on two levels into a vineyard ridge. It features photovoltaic solar panels on the main roof, engineered wood products for the framing, reclaimed lumber siding on the exterior elevations, stained concrete floor over radiant heating throughout the interior, and a board-formed fireplace element at the Living Room. Concrete planter beds function as both structure and soft transition from an expansive pool terrace to the vineyard. And a main roof trellis combines with a site trellis to provide ample area for indoor/outdoor entertaining during the warm summer months.

Check out the Luxe Interiors + Design feature here: https://tinyurl.com/wjujxncb

Architecture: Stephen Sutro

Interior Design: Claudia Juestel, Adeeni Design Group

Home Builder: Danny Bernardini, Upscale Construction

Landscape Architecture: Gretchen Whittier and Kate Stickley, Arterra Landscape Architects

Photography: Christopher Stark

10/26/2022

The samurai were role models for discipline, respect, and ethical behavior. Each year the owners of Upscale Construction nominate an employee who exemplifies these traits, and a samurai sword handoff is performed. Congratulations to Robert Arrizon, the 2022 recipient of the sword.

01/31/2019

to this bright bathroom beauty. We could all do with a little color in our lives on this cloudy Bay Area day!

For more shots from this project and many others check out our website www.upscaleconstruction.com .

10/31/2018

Throwing it back to a couple of week's ago, when we held our annual Upscale Construction company meeting at Presidio Golf Course & Cafe. Every single member of our team wore a pink company t-shirt in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month.

Our crew on site have been rocking their shirts in support of early detection and prevention for the entire month of October. Be sure to check out the pictures and give them a like!

And finally, if you were inspired by wearing pink this month but want to do a little more, there are a whole host of charities that you can donate to. Locally we recommend the Marin-based To Celebrate Life Breast Cancer Foundation, donation link below.

10/12/2018

Some of our team recently traveled to Switzerland to review a frameless sliding door order in fabrication - here are a few photos from the trip. Special thank you to Sky-Frame for their hospitality during the visit!

10/12/2018

10/03/2018

On Wednesdays we wear pink!

Check out the awesome crew from one of our Sea Cliff projects proudly wearing their shirts.

08/17/2018

Planning a remodel and looking for some inspiration? Follow these interior designers on social media and you won't be disappointed.

Whether you’re into ultra-minimalist clean lines or all about bold, boho flair, these interior designers are bound to trigger a hankering for a home refresh.