To the pleasant surprise of most visitors, and to the appreciation of adjacent neighbors, the Scott / Alsman Residence, located on the southwest corner of Bryant and Addison Streets in Palo Alto, is actually conpletely new construction. With the adaptation of traditional architectural details and use of exterior materials prevalent to this neighborhood, and the preservation of most trees, most passersby assume this house is as old as the neighborhood itself.

The interior of the Scott / Alsman Residence is organized around a bright, open stair. Wrapped with divided etched-glass windows, this stair links the generous ground level family room to the open first floor living areas and the second floor bedrooms. A ship-ladder continues the accent, to reach a bright, charming, loft-like office tucked just below the roofline. On all levels, adjacent spaces receive generous amounts of soft natural light from the stairway, without compromising the privacy of residence and visitors.

For exterior and interior viewsof the Scott / Alsman Residence, select any of the thumbnail images below .