What does a roof deck look like when every part of the roof, even areas deemed uninhabitable and structurally weak, is utilized and optimized? This large midcentury home on the edge of Presidio National Park in San Francisco had an incredible location and views. But the original roof deck suffered from poor design detailing that had rendered it a leaking, deteriorating mess. Even worse, the previous owner had covered three roof areas surrounding the deck with river stones, structurally overloading the building and endangering its occupants. We removed the river stones and everything else down to the framing. An expertly detailed drainage and waterproofing system underlies everything above. The deck and access stairs are surfaced with durable and refined porcelain pavers. The guardrail is made from custom stainless steel supports with clear, low-iron, laminated glass spanning between for an unobstructed view. Heated seats make watching the chilly fog roll in through the gate comfy. Planting and greenery surround the deck. The type varies depending on structural conditions- a deep planter sits on top of a structural wall, sedums in shallow soil occupy the strong edges of the surrounding rooftops, and faux grass turf fills out the middle in areas that can’t support the weight of wet soil.

A peek-a-boo view that shows the front of the house leading toward the ocean that the home faces. The mixed exterior materials allow for unique features such as wood soffits and exterior timbers to blend perfectly with the dark grey.

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Exterior Front side off driveway. Photo credit: Hans @ GuelphRealEstatePhotographer.com
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Keep your coats, hats and umbrella handy on our handsome wall mounted coat tree! There are plenty of hooks to catch everyone's stuff and the wall mounted design won't tip over if Fido bumps into it or the kids overload it! Made of metal. Dimensions: 68"H.

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Initial consult: Dormant New Sod that was installed by the builder in 2016/Dead and damaged. Extremely overloaded with late cool season weeds and transitional warm season weed growth. Extracted soil for soil testing to determine what we'd be working with structure wise and best management practices going forward for the client.

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Initial consult: Dormant New Sod that was installed by the builder in 2016/Dead and damaged. Extremely overloaded with late cool season weeds and transitional warm season weed growth. Extracted soil for soil testing to determine what we'd be working with structure wise and best management practices going forward for the client.

Initial consult: Dormant New Sod that was installed by the builder in 2016/Dead and damaged. Extremely overloaded with late cool season weeds and transitional warm season weed growth. Extracted soil for soil testing to determine what we'd be working with structure wise and best management practices going forward for the client.

The guest rooms follow the same principle: pared-back furniture, quality linens in dove grey and linen, and a carefully chosen accent—be it a textured cushion, a knitted throw or a sculptural lamp. Our aim was to create spaces that feel both calm and gently curated, so guests wake up ready for fresh mountain air rather than sensory overload.