RProject RositaProject tracker
Working concept · July 2026

A home that opens
in both directions.

A coordinated front and rear extension designed to add room for gathering, privacy, and a more gracious everyday arrival.

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Rear extension
Front extension

Concept diagram not to scale

Front exterior of 1068 Rosita Road in Pacifica
2022 listing photograph · MLSListings #ML81889280
00The existing property

1068 Rosita Road

Linda Mar · Pacifica, California

A single-story 1953 ranch house forms the starting point for the proposal. The existing three-bedroom plan, attached two-car garage, and garden-facing living spaces establish the footprint that the front and rear projects build upon.

Built
1953
Existing home
1,040 sq ft
Bedrooms / baths
3 / 1
Lot
Approx. 5,300 sq ft
View archived listingCompass purchase record

Property facts reflect the 2022 MLS record and public data. Verify all dimensions through a measured survey before design or permit work.

01Design overview

One house, three carefully connected moves.

01

Rear suite

A new bedroom at the garden edge, paired with a reworked closet and bathroom zone.

02

Family room

A generous new gathering room extends the daily living space toward the street.

03

Arrival

The new street-facing hallway becomes the organizing spine for the front addition.

02Rear extension

Making room for nature to stay close.

The rear project begins with a practical need: replacing the existing retaining wall. Rather than treating that work as a separate repair, the proposal uses it to reshape how the house meets the garden.

New square footage creates a garden-facing bedroom suite with its own bathroom, closet, and a compact desk area. A low roofline, generous windows, natural materials, and layered planting keep the addition quiet within the landscape.

  • 01Replace and integrate the retaining wall
  • 02Add a bedroom, bathroom, closet, and desk area
  • 03Bring daylight and garden views into the new rooms
  • 04Preserve a meaningful planted outdoor edge
Schematic breakdown

Existing layout versus proposed layout.

Cropped from the full Magicplan sheets to isolate this project. Room labels and dimensions remain visible for a direct comparison.

01Existing plan
Rear extension area in the current Magicplan layout
Existing bedroom, bathroom, rear wall, retaining wall, and garden edge
02Proposed plan
Rear extension area in the proposed Magicplan layout
New bedroom suite, bathroom, closet, desk, openings, and rebuilt garden edge

Magicplan concept measurements are for planning discussion only and require verification through measured drawings and professional review.

Existing versus proposal concept

Review the project, view by view.

Each pair keeps the current condition beside the design intent. Open image slots identify the additional photographs and renderings needed for a complete contractor review.

01

Retaining wall

Existing
Existing concrete retaining wall and planted slope in the rear yard
The existing block wall, grade change, planting, and fence line.
Proposal
Proposal concept showing the new concrete retaining wall beside the rear bedroom addition
A rebuilt concrete wall, integrated steps, lighting, and planting beside the addition.
02

Back of the house

Existing
Existing full rear elevation, garden, patio, fence, windows, and roofline
The complete garden-facing elevation, landscape, fence line, patio, openings, and roofline.
Proposal
Concept visualization of the garden-facing rear addition
The proposed garden room and quieter connection between house and landscape.
03

Bathroom

Existing
Cleaned existing-condition view of the bedroom that will become the primary bathroom, closet, and hallway
This area is currently part of the bedroom that will be removed and reconfigured.
Proposal
Concept rendering of the proposed primary bathroom
A calm, garden-facing bath with a walk-in shower, oak vanity, warm tile, and practical clearances.
04

Closet

Existing
Cleaned existing-condition view of the bedroom that will become the primary bathroom, closet, and hallway
This area is currently part of the same bedroom being converted into the suite core.
Proposal
Concept rendering of the proposed walk-in primary closet
Full-height oak storage frames a clear path between the hallway and new primary bedroom.
05

Hallway

Existing
Cleaned existing-condition view of the bedroom that will become the primary bathroom, closet, and hallway
There is no dedicated hall here today; it will be formed from the existing bedroom.
Proposal
Concept rendering of the proposed primary-suite hallway
A warm, four-foot-wide passage organizes the bathroom, closet, and transition to the new suite.

Concept visualization for design discussion only. Form, dimensions, structure, glazing, materials, and landscape remain subject to survey and professional design.

03Front extension

Reframing arrival around everyday gathering.

The front project gives the home a new social center. A family room extends toward the street while a pantry and study support the quieter routines of daily life.

The new hallway is conceived as a legible arrival sequence, projecting eight feet beyond the current garage face. Two arched interior openings soften the transition into the family room and turn circulation into an architectural moment.

  • 01Add a generous family room for shared daily life
  • 02Create dedicated pantry and study space
  • 03Establish a clear street-facing arrival
  • 04Connect hallway and family room with two arches
Schematic breakdown

Existing layout versus proposed layout.

Cropped from the full Magicplan sheets to isolate this project. Room labels and dimensions remain visible for a direct comparison.

01Existing plan
Front extension area in the current Magicplan layout
Existing living room, dining room, garage face, entry, and front yard
02Proposed plan
Front extension area in the proposed Magicplan layout
New family room, pantry, study, hallway, entry, and two arched openings

Magicplan concept measurements are for planning discussion only and require verification through measured drawings and professional review.

Existing versus proposal concept

Review the project, view by view.

Each pair keeps the current condition beside the design intent. Open image slots identify the additional photographs and renderings needed for a complete contractor review.

01

Street elevation

Existing
Existing front elevation, driveway, garage, and lawn
The current garage, entry, driveway, and lawn establish the street-facing baseline.
Proposal
Concept visualization of the front family-room addition and entry
The family-room wing and timber-lined arrival give the elevation a deliberate center.
02

Family room

Existing
No family room exists in this location today; it will occupy new front-extension square footage.
Proposal
Front extension concept showing the family-room television and conversation area
A skylit watching and conversation area anchors the family room beyond the hallway.
03

Hallway to French doors

Existing
No hallway exists in this location today; this circulation route is part of the new extension.
Proposal
Front extension concept looking along the skylit hallway toward French doors
The long skylit passage terminates at French doors, with seating and planting softening the route.
04

Hallway to study and entrance

Existing
No hallway exists in this location today; the study and entrance connection is newly proposed.
Proposal
Front extension concept looking along the skylit hallway toward the study and entrance
A second view clarifies the study connection, entrance sequence, glazing, and planted ceiling.
05

Pantry and study

Existing
Capture the existing rooms and walls that will be reorganized.
Proposal
Show storage, work surface, lighting, doors, and usable clearances.

Concept visualization for design discussion only. The eight-foot relationship, parking, setbacks, structure, and facade remain subject to measured drawings and professional review.

04Projects & procurement

Track every step, quote, and purchase.

Quantities and costs remain provisional until measured drawings are complete. Unknowns are shown explicitly so this can become the project's working record over time. Savings are estimate less actual cost once both amounts are recorded.

Active project

Front extension

Family room, pantry, study, and an eight-foot street-facing hallway with two arched interior openings.

Estimated totalPending quote
Actual costPending quote
Paid to date$0
Projected savingsPending quote
01

Project steps

From concept through construction.

  1. 01
    Concept & scope

    Program and main circulation intent documented.

    Current
  2. 02
    Measured survey

    Verify garage face, property lines, and existing floor plan.

    Not started
  3. 03
    Design development

    Set wall, window, doorway, and ceiling dimensions.

    Not started
  4. 04
    Planning & permits

    Confirm setback, parking, lot coverage, and structural path.

    Blocked
  5. 05
    Pricing & vendors

    Issue drawings for trade and supplier quotations.

    Not started
  6. 06
    Procurement

    Approve lead-time items and place purchase orders.

    Not started
  7. 07
    Construction

    Sequence site work, shell, services, and finishes.

    Not started
02

Subproject breakdown

Distinct packages for planning, bidding, and construction.

013 procurement items
New footprint, framing & roofing

Create the weather-tight structure for the front addition.

  • Foundation
  • Framing
  • Roofing
  • Cladding
  • Windows
022 procurement items
Family room build

Complete the new gathering room from rough services through finishes.

  • Flooring
  • Lighting
  • Windows
  • Electrical
  • Interior trim
031 procurement items
Pantry & study build

Add storage, work surfaces, lighting, and durable interior finishes.

  • Cabinetry
  • Worktop
  • Lighting
  • Electrical
  • Flooring
041 procurement items
Hallway, entry & arches

Form the eight-foot arrival sequence and two arched family-room openings.

  • Entry door
  • Arched openings
  • Lighting
  • Flooring
  • Trim
03

Bill of materials

Grouped by subproject with parts, labor, vendors, payments, and savings.

Item / categoryQuantityVendorParts estimateLabor estimateEstimated totalActual costPaid to dateSavingsProcurement status
New footprint, framing & roofing
Structural framing packageTakeoff requiredNot selectedPending quotePending quotePending quotePending quote$0Pending quoteTakeoff needed
Exterior windows & doorsSchedule requiredNot selectedPending quotePending quotePending quotePending quote$0Pending quoteQuote needed
Exterior cladding & trimElevation takeoff requiredNot selectedPending quotePending quotePending quotePending quote$0Pending quoteTakeoff needed
Family room build
FlooringArea takeoff requiredNot selectedPending quotePending quotePending quotePending quote$0Pending quoteTakeoff needed
Interior lightingPlan requiredNot selectedPending quotePending quotePending quotePending quote$0Pending quotePlanning
Pantry & study build
Pantry cabinetryLayout requiredCabinet maker / TBDPending quotePending quotePending quotePending quote$0Pending quotePlanning
Hallway, entry & arches
Interior arched door assemblies2 openingsCustom / TBDPending quotePending quotePending quotePending quote$0Pending quotePlanning

Parts estimatePending complete takeoff

Labor estimatePending complete quotations

Estimated project totalPending quote

Actual costPending quote

Paid to date$0

Projected savingsPending quote

05Review & next decisions

Move the concept toward a measured plan.

This proposal records design intent. The next round should test it against the actual building, site, and planning constraints.

Open

Retaining wall strategy

Survey the wall, grade, drainage, and soil conditions before developing the rear addition.

Open

Exact room dimensions

Measure the existing house and establish the new wall positions.

Open

Planning feasibility

Verify setbacks, lot coverage, parking, structure, and egress.

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