Kaiyo Rooftop
A stunning rooftop bar and restaurant paired with panoramic views.
Brick x Brick Hospitality
San Francisco, CA
2,900 sf
Kaiyo Rooftop is a Japanese-Peruvian Nikkei rooftop bar and restaurant near the Mission Bay waterfront. We worked in close collaboration with our client to create a destination rooftop oasis.
Richly textured design elements and lush greenery transform the space, located on the rooftop of the Hyatt Place Hotel. Kaiyo’s bar is the focal point and features a custom-designed metal screen that frames the back bar shelving. Vibrant green handmade tile, a luminescent quartzite bar top and woven light fixtures complete the tropical look.
A variety of built-in banquettes and tables offer flexible seating options and strategically placed heaters and clear windscreens provide comfort and protection from the elements while maintaining openness and maximizing the stunning city views.
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John Park / Founder and President, Brick x Brick HospitalityDesign and atmosphere inspirations were drawn from the lush greenery setting the Amazon is known for. I like to think of Kaiyo Rooftop as a tropical oasis that evokes a feeling of vacation or escapism. I enjoy working with Jonathan Tsurui and his team at WDA. They’re a collaborative partner who understood my vision.
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- Interior Designer: ROY Hospitality
- Structural Engineer: DCI Engineers
- MEP Engineer: Acies Engineering
- Food Service Consultant: Design West
- Metal Artist: Modern Metal Design
- Mural Artist: Jeff Carnie II
- Photographer: Equal Parts Media
- Photographer: Patrick Argast