Elevated Views

Thank you Coastal Living magazine for the write up in the July/Aug issue. The Jackson St. roof deck project in San Francisco provided an additional 1,000 sq. ft. of living space; perfect for entertaining high in the sky.

Glass panels were the optimal choice for unobstructed views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the beautiful bay while also providing much needed wind protection. Durable and low maintenance finishes are a necessity for outdoor spaces. Ipe wood juxtaposed with lava stone tiles provide texture and warmth to this modern space.

Here at DM+A, we are all about the animals. We all have pets we consider family members, so another another must consideration when designing with glass panels is for the birds. Gizmag shows a cool example of bird-protection glass and what humans see vs. what birds see.

Let us know if you have a rooftop area that you're interested in developing into a useable space and we can do a feasibility study for you.

Enjoy the summer!

To Render or Not?

When working with a designer it may be helpful to have a rendered model of the proposed space. Here is an example of a rendering for our client's roof top deck and the final project. In this rendered model, the client wanted to better understand the relationship of the volume within the space along with a few of the finishes. Renderings and models are excellent ways to communicate the design intent. They can be very basic to show volume or get super detailed to give a more realistic image, it's up to you as the client to decide how much time and money it is worth.

For more information on this amazing San Francisco project check out the Jackson St. Penthouse.