San Francisco-based architect, Jill Lewis, helped her client escape the noise and sometime chaos of the City by the Bay with an exceptional backyard remodel. The centerpiece of the space is a warm and elegant redwood deck and matching spa. A sunken concrete seating area, modern fire pit, and beautiful landscaping ensure the space is liveable year-round.
After first tackling the interior of the home, the homeowner recognized the need for an upgraded outdoor living space, an area he believes many homeowners tend to overlook. As an avid runner, the homeowner uses the newly designed space to rest and recover, and also to meditate. The space has allowed him to disconnect from technology, something he believes has positively impacted his overall well-being.
Architect Jill Lewis had been interested in using redwood for some time and was excited to incorporate it into this particular project. Redwood checked all the boxes the client was looking for, namely a natural decking material to provide a sense of calm and warmth to his backyard, even on cold or windy San Francisco days.
Jill Lewis further clarifies the choice of redwood by stating, “Redwood is well adapted to our climate, the temperature changes, the humidity changes. It’s a material that just really feels right. Having a redwood deck and that warmth that it really brings visually is so different than a composite deck. It’s a material that’s easy to work with. It’s not processed, so it just ticks absolutely every box.”
Architect: JILL LEWIS ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN
Photography: Dan Quiñones
Redwood specification information including CSI 3-part and Canadian CSC formatted specification, BIM objects, CAD drawings, product catalogs, and LEED credit information, along with American Institute of Architects (AIA) LU/HSW credit hour webinars may all be found by visiting https://www.getredwood.com/architects.
