Huge salvaged trees form benches in San Francisco restaurant Radhaus by Envelope A+D
A screwdriver, drawer knobs and a pipe are among the objects that Berkeley studio Envelope A+D has used as beer taps in this industrial-style restaurant in San Francisco.
Radhaus is a beer hall and Bavarian restaurant located in the Bay Area's historic Fort Mason Centre for Arts and Culture, which formerly housed a military base.
The project, which is longlisted for this year's Dezeen Awards, involved the renovation of an Army marine machinery shop, and demonstrates the revitalisation that is occurring in the neighbourhood.
Envelope A+D's design preserves a number of existing details in the space, including the exposed steel roof trusses, which are painted a bright white to match the walls.
Existing polished concrete on the floor was preserved where possible and then teamed with a new aggregate, creating a patchy effect.
The entry is emphasised by a pair of large steel and glass pivot doors with red-coloured frames. Restored tall, steel sash-windows offer extensive views of the bay to create an interrupted connection between the hall, street and waterfront.
Also playing on the theme of reuse are a number of objects that the team repurposed to complete the eatery's decor. These include the bar and seating banquettes, which were salvaged from wind-fallen Ponderosa Pines in the Western Sierras.
The benches were crafted by Evan Shiveley, a tree specialist who works for wood supplier Arborica.
"The massive logs, take on a visceral presence; their scale and rawness set a...
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