Aerial view of a rooftop patio with tables, chairs, and dining guests, surrounded by greenery and illuminated by string lights.
Modern bar interior with a long counter, high chairs, and a variety of bottles on shelves, with ambient lighting and a stylish ceiling design.

DIRTY HABIT SF

San Francisco, CA

Part of their wholesale redesign of Hotel Zelos, Stanton Architecture tackled the renovation and rebranding of the hotel’s generic, 5th floor restaurant to create Dirty Habit, a lively social hub that caters to peak service crowds in San Francisco’s SoMa district.

Arranged in a sequence of spatial thresholds rather than as a single open hall, the layout guides guests from darker, enclosed interiors toward the signature outdoor roof patio. Interior materials of blackened metals, leather, brass, and rich wood tones, establish a dense and atmospheric character. As counterpoint, the outdoor patio softens the experience with open-air fire pits and lounge vignettes.

Interior Design: Dawson Design Associates

Photography by David Phelps

Dimly lit modern lounge with dark furnishings and decorative gear wall art.
Stylish, dimly lit bar interior with marble bar counter, leather seating, and wooden accents. Shelves display various bottles, and modern, geometric ceiling lighting adds ambiance.
Outdoor patio with modern furniture, tables, and chairs, accented by large spherical sculptures and hanging lamps, creating a cozy atmosphere with candlelit tables and greenery in the background.