Outdoor Living From the Top of the Hill – Berkeley

Outdoor dining area on newly constructed deck with blue skies and trees.
Curved bench and metal railing on elevated deck.
Outdoor dining area with an umbrella for shade.
Curved staircase leading to a deck.

Atop the Berkeley Hills you will find this incredible architectural structure. The clients wanted to build a deck above the backyard to take advantage of the bird’s-eye views. We needed to find a way to preserve a beautiful tree in the process. What the team came up with was this amazing spiral staircase that seamlessly moves around the tree. This was created by building a steel enforced frame and partnering with the steel manufacturers to build the staircase. The deck is made with Ipe wood that improves in color and richness as it ages. 

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