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Dramatic home for sale in San Francisco is ‘masterclass in architecture.’ See it

Some homes are more than homes — they are works of art.

An estate for sale in San Francisco is one of them, and it’s for sale for $15.9 million.

Twelve-foot pivot doors open to a cantilevered terrace, creating a sensory indoor-outdoor experience. A dramatic 13’ light sculpture floats above the dining area, while a custom walnut-accented kitchen conceals behind movable glass panels.
Twelve-foot pivot doors open to a cantilevered terrace, creating a sensory indoor-outdoor experience. A dramatic 13’ light sculpture floats above the dining area, while a custom walnut-accented kitchen conceals behind movable glass panels. Matthew Millman for Sotheby’s International Realty

“Conceived by award-winning Aidlin Darling Design, this contemporary Cow Hollow home completed in 2016 is a masterclass in architecture, scale and views,” the listing on Sotheby’s International Realty says. “A striking facade of poured-in-place concrete, wood louvers and glass opens to a magnificent great room with soaring 20’ ceilings, skylight and sweeping vistas spanning the Golden Gate and Palace of Fine Arts to Alcatraz and hills of Marin, and beyond.”

Upon entering the four-bedroom, five-bathroom, 4,185-square-foot residence, one will immediately notice the indoor-outdoor floor plan and pivot doors that open to the terrace.

A striking facade of poured-in-place concrete, wood louvers and glass opens to a magnificent great room with soaring 20’ ceilings, skylight and sweeping vistas spanning the Golden Gate and Palace of Fine Arts to Alcatraz and hills of Marin, and beyond.
A striking facade of poured-in-place concrete, wood louvers and glass opens to a magnificent great room with soaring 20’ ceilings, skylight and sweeping vistas spanning the Golden Gate and Palace of Fine Arts to Alcatraz and hills of Marin, and beyond. Matthew Millman for Sotheby’s International Realty

Features of the home include:

  • “Dramatic 13’ light sculpture” in the dining room
  • “Glass-suspended study”
  • Rooftop lounge
  • Theater with kitchenette
  • Jacuzzi
  • Outdoor shower
  • Heated cabana
  • Wet bar
  • Garage
A four-bedroom, four-bathroom, 4,100-square-foot estate for sale in San Francisco is a piece of art. Asking $15.9 million, the contemporary Cow Hollow home was conceived by award-winning Aidlin Darling Design, a masterclass in architecture, scale and views.
A four-bedroom, four-bathroom, 4,100-square-foot estate for sale in San Francisco is a piece of art. Asking $15.9 million, the contemporary Cow Hollow home was conceived by award-winning Aidlin Darling Design, a masterclass in architecture, scale and views. Matthew Millman for Sotheby’s International Realty

“This residence has earned distinction on the world stage, including the American Architecture Award from The Chicago Athenaeum, a Gold Spatial Design Award from ADC, and finalist honors in Interior Design Magazine’s Best of Year Awards,” the listing says.

The listing is held by Gregg Lynn for Sotheby’s International Realty - San Francisco Brokerage

Forty feet of north-facing glass cascade down to integrate three guest suites and a K. Yates-designed theatre with kitchenette.
Forty feet of north-facing glass cascade down to integrate three guest suites and a K. Yates-designed theatre with kitchenette. Matthew Millman for Sotheby’s International Realty
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This story was originally published October 6, 2025 at 5:09 PM with the headline "Dramatic home for sale in San Francisco is ‘masterclass in architecture.’ See it."

TJ Macias
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
TJ Macías is a Real-Time national sports reporter for McClatchy based out of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Formerly, TJ covered the Dallas Mavericks and Texas Rangers beat for numerous media outlets including 24/7 Sports and Mavs Maven (Sports Illustrated). Twitter: @TayloredSiren
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