Hotaling

Set within an 1860s brick warehouse in downtown San Francisco, this renovation pairs a 3,100-square-foot apartment with an equally expansive private rooftop garden. Stripped to the studs, the apartment was reorganized to improve circulation and create generous spaces for lounging and entertaining. Exposed brick, beams and casement windows retain a sense of the building’s history, while old-growth lumber salvaged during the roof reconstruction was crafted into interior doors.

Inspired by haute couture, the interiors emphasize precise detailing, rich materials and exceptional craftsmanship. A spacious great room brings living and dining together, with custom millwork concealing storage to maintain a calm, uncluttered setting. Carefully considered proportions and finishes give the home a contemporary refinement rooted in its industrial past.

Expanded to cover the apartment’s entire footprint, the rooftop garden includes a koi pond, bocce court, outdoor kitchen, hot tub and two fire pits. This outdoor counterpart to the interiors offers space for both quiet retreat and larger gatherings, creating an unusually generous living environment in the heart of the city.