Russian Hill Roof Deck

Residential Renovation
San Francisco, CA

The owners of the uppermost floor in a four-story residential building wanted to extend their living space by adding a roof deck for personal relaxation, family use and entertaining. The roof area needed to include seating, dining and cooking spaces, and a sauna integrated into the stair penthouse structure. The deck captures panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Coit Tower and beyond. A steel superstructure distributes the deck loads to the existing exterior walls, avoiding structural work below. Features include durable stainless-steel cabinetry, engineered thin slate pavers, Ipe wood guards, glass windscreens and integrated LED edge lighting for more serene nighttime enjoyment.

Project Team

General Contractor: Smithbilt
Structural Engineer: Double-D Engineering
Photographer: © Paul Dyer