San Francisco Backyard Pod Custom OKO120

A Custom OKO120 Backyard Pod in San Francisco

For this San Francisco project, the client wanted to create a dedicated space in their backyard, with the flexibility to choose the size, layout and details to suit their needs.

They chose an OKO120 and worked with the OKOPOD design team to customize the Pod with large bifold doors opening onto the existing patio, alongside a large window to bring additional light and views into the space.

The result is a modern backyard Pod that makes the most of its setting while offering a flexible space separate from the main house.

Designing a Custom Backyard Pod

Rather than starting with a completely fixed design, the client was able to choose the OKO120 size and then work with the design team to tailor the Pod around the site and how they wanted to use it.

The addition of bifold doors was an important part of the design. Opening directly onto the patio, the doors allow the space to feel connected to the garden and create a much wider opening when the Pod is in use.

A large window was also incorporated into the design, bringing additional natural light into the interior and making the most of the views from the space.

This combination of glazing and openable doors gives the compact Pod a strong connection to the existing outdoor space.

A Modern Yakisugi Exterior

The OKO120 is finished with Yakisugi siding, giving the Pod its distinctive black exterior.

The dark cladding creates a clean, contemporary look and gives the building a strong architectural presence within the backyard. It is particularly well suited to a modern design where the materials and simple form are allowed to speak for themselves.

The result is a backyard structure that feels considered rather than purely functional, while the natural setting around it provides contrast to the dark exterior.

Prefabricated for a Faster Installation

The OKO120 is prefabricated in the OKOPOD factory before being delivered to the client’s property.

This approach means that much of the construction takes place away from the home, with the Pod arriving ready to be assembled on site.

OKOPOD Pods are installed in approximately three to five days, depending on the project. By moving much of the construction process into a controlled factory environment, the amount of time spent carrying out construction work at the property is reduced.

The prefabricated approach also helps minimize construction waste, with OKOPOD’s process designed to reduce material waste to nearly zero.

High-Quality, Sustainably Sourced Materials

Material selection is an important part of every OKOPOD.

The company uses high-quality materials that are sustainably sourced, with the aim of creating Pods that are carefully considered from both a design and construction perspective.

For this San Francisco project, the Yakisugi exterior gives the Pod its bold modern character, while the large areas of glazing make the most of the surrounding outdoor space.

The result is a simple material palette with a strong visual impact.

Making More of the Backyard

One of the advantages of a compact backyard Pod is the ability to create a useful additional space without extending the main house.

For this project, the OKO120 provides a separate space that can be tailored around the client’s needs, while the bifold doors and large window keep it closely connected to the existing patio and garden.

Rather than treating the backyard as simply an area surrounding the house, the Pod gives it another purpose and creates an opportunity to use the outdoor space in a different way.

A Custom Backyard Pod for San Francisco

This OKO120 is a good example of how a standard Pod can be adapted to create something more specific to the client and its setting.

The combination of a custom glazing arrangement, black Yakisugi siding and a prefabricated construction process creates a modern backyard space that is both practical and visually distinctive.

For homeowners looking for a backyard office, studio or flexible additional space in San Francisco, a customizable prefab Pod can provide a different approach to adding usable space to the garden.

Explore the OKOPOD range to see the available sizes, styles and customization options.