1275 Folsom: Sandblasted bowstring trusses, an original building feature, juxtapose with a new statement staircase in black, located across from a tree-anchored central gathering area. In addition to WDA, the project team includes: Evolv (general contractor); Holmes Structures (structural engineer); Interface Engineering (MEP); Rockridge Geotechnical; and Sixteen Five Hundred (lighting consultant).
Photo credit: Matthew Millman

BAIA: Creating a jewel box effect over the bar, a custom-made chandelier, made of hand-blown glass stars, crystals and gold leaf, hangs from the double height dome.
Photo credit: Michelle K. Min

KAIYŌ Rooftop: The project team includes William Duff Architects; ROY Hospitality (interior designer); DCI (structural engineer); ACIES Engineering (MEP); Design West Partnership (food service); and Modern Metal Designs.
Photo credit: Equal Parts Media

KAIYŌ Rooftop: The bar—featuring a custom-designed metal screen that frames the back shelving, vibrant green handmade tile, a luminescent quartzite bar top and woven light fixtures—captures the essence of the tropical theme, juxtaposed with an urban backdrop.
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British Airways Lounge SFO: Featuring minimalist design, a soothing color palette of blues, grays and earth tones, and floor-to-ceiling windows with runway views, the 7,158 square-foot space offers a variety of seating options.
Photo credit: Eric Rorer Photography

1275 Folsom: Formerly a manufacturing facility, the new WDA office is now a 7,200-square foot architecture workshop with an open floor plan, including areas for gathering, working and meeting, wellness and break rooms and a rear deck which connects with the outdoors.
Photo credit: Matthew Millman

MSG Obscura: WDA responded to existing building conditions while reconnecting interior spaces, increasing the flow of natural light into the building and adopting a gray-scaled color palette - a design riff on the brand's signature color, black.
Photo credit: Patrik Argast

Ireland House: The project team includes: William Duff Architect (WDA); BCCI Construction Company, Cumming Group (project manager and LEED consultant); Amit Wadhwa & Associates (MEP); Forell Elsesser (structural engineer); Microbiz Security Company; and Salter, Inc. (audio-visual consultant).
Photo credit: David Wakely

Ireland House: Warm wood paneling extends from the reception area and flexible assembly space to the natural light-filled work zones.
Color and lighting are used as wayfinding tools to give each space individuality yet center people’s focus as they move through the open space.
Photo credit: David Wakely

Big Ranch Road: The unexpected transformation of this century-old former hay barn is a contemplation on light, where function meets transparency.
Photo credit: Matthew Millman

Butterfly House: Childhood memories of courtyard houses in India and the vernacular architecture of Ireland inspired a mixed-heritage couple's creative wish list for this residence.
Photo credit: Matthew Millman

Lincoln Park Steps: Featuring tile art design by Aileen Barr, this project—envisioned by Friends of Lincoln Park founders, Anna Yatroussis and Meg Autry, and made possible with funding from the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department, a substantial gift from nearby Katherine Delmar Burke School, support from the community and pro bono professional services—breathed new life into the long-neglected beaux arts-inspired steps at the edge of Lincoln Park in San Francisco.
Photo credit: Mike Koozmin_The SF Examiner