Mirrored pair of all-metal nightstands, of custom-grooved patterned silicon bronze with patina, blackened cold roll steel plate and bar. Press-fit hidden knurled pin assembly.
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Design: Client, DDF
Fabcrication: DDF
Formed stainless steel sheet pans enclose an electrified lockset mechanism, semi-opaque acid etched glass, and ipe wood boards which run as a continuation of the surrounding fence. Custom stainless steel door pulls, latch bolt, and astragals are carefully integrated into the overall design.
Design: Jennifer Bloch Landscape Architecture, DDF (detail, construction, mechanical)
Fabrication: DDF
Installation: DDF
Exquisitely clean brushed half-inch stainless steel with same thickness low iron glass and joints attached with machined press-fit hidden steel dowel pins. Matte white powdercoated handrails with inset continuous LED lights beneath. Nearly zero visible fasteners and no visible welds. Muratore Corp had a great design, we took the minimalism through to functional completion.
Concept + Site Design: Muratore Corp
Design: Muratore Corp, DDF
Construction Design + Fabrication: DDF
Installation: DDF
This custom powdercoated aluminum skylight was constructed to follow the lines of a doubly-curved studio addition. Two motorized, operable glass skylights are framed by four curved polycarbonate panes. The ample lighting creates an environment suitable for a lush garden to screen the kitchen from the gallery and dining area.
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Design : Mork Ulnes Architects
Fabrication: DDF
Installation: Natal Modica Construction
The Sabin Bedroom set features a mix of linear and curved profiles. Rich, textural cocobolo wood with a combination of radiused and crisp corners contrasts with a mirror-polished forged and welded stainless steel frame for the table, and cold roll mild steel satin finish bed frame.
Design: DDF
Fabrication: DDF
Wood: Norodd Wellman
Oiled cypress slats in both fixed and operable bare aluminum frames. DDF custom sprung closer, integrated wireless doorbell & stainless steel deadlatch.
Design: Atelier KS, Client, DDF
Fabrication: DDF
Installation: DDF
Wood: MWBD
Residential guardrail and handrail with integrated shelf: blackened cold roll steel, glass, stained white oak rail.
Design: Ash Huang, DDF
Fabrication: DDF
Installation: DDF
This wood-top desk cantilevers off of a hidden backbone hung from hidden plates in two walls. Waterjet-cut steel plate fins attached to a double-extra strong steel pipe support the walnut desktop. Adjustable wire slots on either side of the work surface serve as a functional organizational detail.
Design: Cherie Lau Design
Fabrication: DDF
Installation: DDF
Serving the purpose of both entry gates and a museum exhibit at the Exploratorium at Pier 15 in San Francisco, the waterjet cut imagery depicts the tidal patterns of May 1969, the date of the opening of the Museum. Unique features include no-header frames, ADA automated compliance, cast silicone custom glazing in custom stainless clip system. Of formed, welded, milled and painted mild steel, stainless steel custom hardware.
Design: GLS Landscape Architecture, DDF
Fabrication, Installation: DDF
Glass, mild steel, Lumasite and mahogany residential carport and automated gates, installed to existing residential building columns. Painted and powdercoated steel; laminated glass; FAAC unground closer; LED lights; mahogany
Design: David Baker Architects, DDF (construction/detail)
Fabrication: DDF
Installation: DDF, NexGen Builders
Wood: MWDB
Photovoltaic Array Frame: mild steel support frame; canted angle in two directions and offset truss frame centerline for ideal sun exposure. Custom waterjet cut cold fastened truss system.
Design: David Baker Architects, DDF, Ben Corotis
Fabrication: DDF
Installation: DDF, Luminalt (PV Panels)
Exterior Staircase and Landing: perforated/ dimpled formed steel treads & landing, structural steel, stainless steel wire mesh guardrail infill, hot dip galvanizing; glass infill with magnet stops.
Design: David Baker Architects, DDF
Fabrication: DDF
Installation: DDF
Stainless Shingle Hooks: 16 gauge stainless steel sheetmetal, laser cut & folded for attachment of vertical shingles of various metals.
Design: David Baker Architects
Fabrication: DDF
Installation: FalconFive Construction
Galvanized Sink and Counter: kitchen sink and drainboards, of 1/4" mild steel plate and hot dip galvanized finish.
Design: David Baker Architects, DDF
Fabrication: DDF
Installation: FalconFive Construction
Galvanized Bath Hooks: mild steel plate bath hooks with hot dip galvanized finish and epoxy mounting.
Design: David Baker Architects, DDF
Fabrication: DDF
Installation: FalconFive Construction
Awning / Sunscreen of Skatelite, painted steel, hidden custom actuating mechanisms. 20" W x 11' H
Design: DDF, Mork-Ulnes Architects
Fabrication: DDF
Installation: DDF
Tri-legged stainless steel base and support for white oak table top. Stainless steel reveal through surface of wood.
Design: Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
Fabrication: DDF (metal)
Wood: Berkeley Mills
This ethereal cold rolled steel flat bar and resin-infill sliding door divides bedroom from living area and slides out of sight when not in use. The removable side light panel at the window seat provides flexibility of programmatic use. A minimal cold rolled steel sheet surround provides a sleek backdrop for the apartment's fireplace and integrated LED lighting. These immaculate fabrications have no visible welds and minimal hardware.
Design: Muratore Corp.
Fabrication: DDF
Installation: DDF
The Tien Furniture set includes bench seat, end table, planters and plant stand. Made of powder coated perforated steel sheet and forged and milled steel flat bar, these rugged but elegant pieces are attractive and industrious.
Design: DDF
Fabrication: DDF
This entirely custom cold roll blackened steel and etched glass pivot door utilizes a unique bottom pivot to accommodate a post-tension cable floor allowing only 7/8" anchor depth.
Design: Muratore Corp, DDF
Fabrication, Installation: DDF
A series of eight steel, aluminum and glass pendant lamps. The minimal design was achieved using folded black anodized aluminum plate, cradled within an etched slumped glass shell. A milled steel horizontal bar links these elements and the light bulb to the steel pipe used to conceal electrical wires and mount to the ceiling.
Design: Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, DDF (construction and detailing)
Fabrication: DDF
Glass: Lenehan Architectural Glass
Forged, stamped and oxidized mild steel, custom latches and cane bolt.
Design: DDF
Fabrication: DDF
Installation: DDF, Gracias Madre
The Probst Bedroom set includes grained stainless steel bed frame, nightstand and dresser frames, and full-length mirror--all meticulously detailed with countersunk hardware and concealed welds.
Design: K. Probst, DDF
Fabrication: DDF
Wood: Pacasa Studio
Hot rolled mild steel plate with black patina, laminated low iron glass, block rubber, and grade 8 flat head machine screws comprise this dining table design.
Design: Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, DDF (construction and detail design)
Fabrication: DDF
This piece is a meticulous assembly of folded and lasercut stainless steel sheet with hidden structural ribs and holes for mounting. The result is a floating shelf with a quiet and modern profile.
Design: K. Probst, DDF
Fabrication: DDF
