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.

Explore the proposalView annotated plan
Garden / rearStreet / front
New bedroomRear extension
Existing home
Family roomFront extension
8'new hallway

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
01Existing condition
Existing concrete retaining wall and planted slope in the rear yard
The existing block retaining wall separates the level garden from the planted slope.2022 MLS photograph ↗
02Proposal concept
Concept visualization of a modest garden-facing rear addition with a planted retaining edge
A low garden room, rebuilt retaining edge, and coastal planting create a softer transition between house and hillside.

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
01Existing condition
Existing front elevation, driveway, garage, and lawn
The current garage, entry, and broad lawn establish the street-facing baseline.2022 MLS photograph ↗
02Proposal concept
Concept visualization of a one-story front family-room addition and timber-lined entry
A restrained family-room wing and timber-lined arrival give the front elevation a calmer, more deliberate center.

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

Bill of materials

Parts, labor, payments, savings, vendors, and order status.

Item / categoryQuantityVendorParts estimateLabor estimateEstimated totalActual costPaid to dateSavingsProcurement status
Structural framing packageTakeoff requiredNot selectedPending quotePending quotePending quotePending quote$0Pending quoteTakeoff needed
Exterior windows & doorsSchedule requiredNot selectedPending quotePending quotePending quotePending quote$0Pending quoteQuote needed
Interior arched door assemblies2 openingsCustom / TBDPending quotePending quotePending quotePending quote$0Pending quotePlanning
Pantry cabinetryLayout requiredCabinet maker / TBDPending quotePending quotePending quotePending quote$0Pending quotePlanning
FlooringArea takeoff requiredNot selectedPending quotePending quotePending quotePending quote$0Pending quoteTakeoff needed
Interior lightingPlan requiredNot selectedPending quotePending quotePending quotePending quote$0Pending quotePlanning
Exterior cladding & trimElevation takeoff requiredNot selectedPending quotePending quotePending quotePending quote$0Pending quoteTakeoff needed

Parts estimatePending complete takeoff

Labor estimatePending complete quotations

Estimated project totalPending quote

Actual costPending quote

Paid to date$0

Projected savingsPending quote

05Source plan

The idea, captured by hand.

Hand-drawn house plan with the current layout in gray, rear extension in blue, and front extension in red
Original concept sketch · July 2026 · not to scale
06Review & 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.

For project collaborators

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