De Meza + Architecture, Inc. (DM+A)

Jul 2015

The David Hockney 1978 art piece Swimming Pool with Reflection inspired this California-cool bathroom. Watery-blue glass mosaic tile spills down the shower wall and out onto the concrete-gray tile floor in puddles. The custom back-painted glass vanity floats on the blue walls and is anchored by a chrome Kohler faucet, adding a modern sophistication to this fun space perfect for a young boy.

San Francisco, CA

Jul 2013

The Fieldstone Cottage is the culmination of collaboration between DM+A and our clients. Having a contractor as a client is a blessed thing. Here, some dreams come true. Ideas and materials that couldn’t be incorporated in the much larger house were brought seamlessly together. The 640 sq ft cottage stands only 25 ft from the bigger, more costly “Older Brother”, but stands alone in its own right. Our Clients direction for the project was simple; make the cottage appear to be a companion to the main house, but be more frugal in the space and material used. The solution was to have one large living, working and sleeping area with a small, but elegant bathroom. The design imagery was about collision of materials and the form that emits from that collision. Furnishings and decorative lighting are the work of Caterina Spies-Reece of CSR Design.

Sonoma, CA

Sep 2012

The sophisticated owners of this stunning Greenwich street penthouse desired a contemporary master bath that would match their lives as seasoned travelers and take it a step further. Using lavish finishes such as teak veneer, Calacatta marble and custom lighting, this small bath makes a big impression. Framing was a key design element that introduced a sculptural aspect. The extravagant shower frames a skylight to flood natural light into the entire space making the stone glimmer. The repetition of sculptural frames and teak contrasted against the caramel veining provide a rich contrast and dramatic feel.

San Francisco, CA

May 2012

The first-time homeowner sought a modern bath to complete his new home. With a strict budget in mind, a high-end feel was produced by using a tile that had the appearance of a luxury stone and an engineered wood veneer for the custom casework. Since the room is small, the casework was designed to appear floating and running the floor tile up the walls creates continuity and fluidity throughout the space. The matte white sink stands out amid the opulent white backdrop. The use of spa accessories were used for a Zen experience to create the owner’s ultimate dream retreat

San Francisco, CA

Nov 2011

This Silicon Valley leader requested a cafeteria to provide food service for their staff across two buildings. The planned offerings include hand-made wood fired pizza, sushi, made-to-order salads, and daily hot and cold entrée specials. The design solution addresses the space requirements for specialty equipment, food service, prep and storage, a dish room, an employee locker room, and seating for 100. The design also accommodates the client’s desire to use the space for large group meetings by integrating lighting design and audio / visual coordination. Taking advantage of natural light provided by two elevations of windows and the concrete floor found under the old vinyl flooring, DM+A took the company interiors guidelines and pushed the design to achieve a modern, fresh and friendly gathering space.

Cupertino, CA

May 2011

DM+A was hired to transform a tired, bare-bones space into a showcase headquarters for a New York Time’s best-selling author and business consultant and his growing company. Originally used as a practice studio for the American Conservatory Theatre before being used for offices, the 5,000 sf space spanned two floors and a mezzanine. The client’s very ambitious and uncompromising program called for a private, acoustically isolated space for the company head; 11 private offices for staff; a conference room; smaller meeting spaces; two kitchens; storage and a gallery space for art display and social gathering. DM+A used a combination of custom millwork and furnishings paired with budget conscious materials and fixtures to create a dynamic and unique space that is a perfect reflection of the client and his company’s brand.

San Francisco, CA

Nov 2010

This room in an early 1900’s Victorian needed to do double duty –a functional workspace for an IT manager who works from home and a comfortable sleeping quarters to accommodate overnight guests. DMA was tasked with designing a custom work surface and wall shelving, as well as sourcing the rest of the room’s furnishings and accessories. The warm palette plays nice with the rest of the residence and the framed photography, shot by one of the owners, was inspired by the bent wood light fixture. Done on a tight budget, this project marries the best of custom and cost effective solutions that create a harmonious and beautiful space in which to work and relax.

San Francisco, CA

Oct 2010

This 1925 Jackson street penthouse boasts 2,600 square feet with an additional 1,000 square foot roof deck. Having only been remodeled a few times the space suffered from an outdated, wall heavy floor plan. Updating the flow was critical to the success of this project. An enclosed kitchen was opened up to become the hub for gathering and entertaining while an antiquated closet was relocated for a sumptuous master bath. The necessity for roof access to the additional outdoor living space allowed for the introduction of a spiral staircase. The sculptural stairs provide a source for natural light and yet another focal point.

San Francisco, CA

Jul 2010

Taking the elements of the traditional 1929 bathroom as a spring board, this bathroom’s design asserts that modern interiors can live beautifully within a conventional backdrop. While paying homage to the work-a-day bathroom, the finished room successfully combines modern sophistication and whimsy. The familiar black and white tile clad bathroom was re-envisioned utilizing a custom mosaic tile, updated fixtures and fittings, an unexpected color palette, state of the art light fixtures and bold modern art. The original dressing area closets, given a face lift with new finish and hardware, were the inspiration for the new custom vanity - modern in concept, but incorporating the grid detail found in the original casework.

San Francisco, CA