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Stately facade of Piedmont mansion.
A Piedmont, Calif. mansion designed by the architect, who originally designed the rotunda at Nieman Marcus in San Francisco, has been listed for $6.495 million (Open Homes).
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A Piedmont, Calif. mansion — designed by the architect who originally envisioned the San Francisco department store that is now Nieman Marcus in Union Square — has been listed for $6.495 million.

Living room with gold colored ceiling.
A Piedmont, Calif. mansion designed by the architect, who originally designed the rotunda at Nieman Marcus in San Francisco, has been listed for $6.495 million (Open Homes). 

The home was the work of noted Berkeley architect Clinton Day, who in 1896 drew up plans for the “City of Paris” department store. His rotunda with the stained-glass ship scene canopy is still admired today by visitors and diners of The Rotunda restaurant at Nieman Marcus.

Two-story foyer with grand staircase.
A Piedmont, Calif. mansion designed by the architect, who originally designed the rotunda at Nieman Marcus in San Francisco, has been listed for $6.495 million (Open Homes). 

The 7,297-square-foot home has its own wow factor: Upon entry, a two-story circular foyer leads to an expansive living room and dining room, which both open to the back terrace and lush gardens.

Living room with arched windows.
A Piedmont, Calif. mansion designed by the architect, who originally designed the rotunda at Nieman Marcus in San Francisco, has been listed for $6.495 million (Open Homes). 
Living room opening up to terrace.
A Piedmont, Calif. mansion designed by the architect, who originally designed the rotunda at Nieman Marcus in San Francisco, has been listed for $6.495 million (Open Homes). 
Grand staircase.
A Piedmont, Calif. mansion designed by the architect, who originally designed the rotunda at Nieman Marcus in San Francisco, has been listed for $6.495 million (Open Homes). 

A grand staircase leads to five bedrooms; the home also features a modern kitchen, a sauna and a wine cellar, among many other amenities.

Bedroom with chandelier.
A Piedmont, Calif. mansion designed by the architect, who originally designed the rotunda at Nieman Marcus in San Francisco, has been listed for $6.495 million (Open Homes). 
Wood sauna.
A Piedmont, Calif. mansion designed by the architect, who originally designed the rotunda at Nieman Marcus in San Francisco, has been listed for $6.495 million (Open Homes). 

Matthew Heafey and Teresa Baum with Compass hold the listing.

Backyard with reflecting pool.

Day designed many notable Bay Area structures, including the Union Trust building and the former Gump’s department store in San Francisco. He also is credited for designing buildings on the UC Berkeley and Stanford University campuses.

Overview of back patio.
A Piedmont, Calif. mansion designed by the architect, who originally designed the rotunda at Nieman Marcus in San Francisco, has been listed for $6.495 million (Open Homes).