- Neighborhood
- East Village
- Category
- Hardscape
- Scope
- Rooftop terrace
What we were working with
Load limits, wind at height, and no soil — a rooftop that had been left as bare membrane since the building was finished.
What we built
We used a pedestal system so the deck sits above the membrane without penetrating it, specified lightweight soil in steel planters positioned over structural lines, and added wind screening on the exposed edge.
How it turned out
A usable downtown outdoor room that respects every load and waterproofing constraint of the building.
Materials & methods
- Pedestal-set porcelain pavers
- Lightweight planter soil
- Powder-coated steel planters
- Glass and slat wind screen
- Low-voltage lighting
Trades used on this build
Building something similar in East Village?
Design and construction are both in-house, so grading, drainage, masonry, planting and lighting are solved together. Licensed and insured — CSLB License #1159370.
