Penthouse Deck Construction
High-end rooftop luxury spaces
Penthouse-Level Outdoor Spaces
Chicago penthouse owners face a frustrating gap: world-class interiors that stop at the threshold. Your rooftop has the best views in the building, but turning that raw space into a functional extension of your home requires navigating high-rise construction complexities—noncombustible material requirements for buildings over 55 feet, 100 PSF structural load ratings, dual egress paths, and building association approvals that can stall projects for months.
High-rise deck construction demands a different approach than ground-level work. We coordinate freight elevator schedules for material deliveries, stage components to minimize disruption to neighbors, and engineer every connection to withstand Chicago's intense wind loads at elevation. Our structural team calculates load paths through the existing roof assembly, ensuring hot tubs, outdoor kitchens, and gathering spaces perform safely for decades.
The result is a penthouse deck that matches the caliber of everything below it—Ipe hardwood or porcelain pavers over precision-leveled pedestals, integrated lighting that highlights the skyline, and custom steel-and-glass railings that protect without obstructing views. Your rooftop becomes the room you actually use, not the one you look at through the window.
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Team
Kevin Wojtas
“Kevin is a skilled Production Coordinator with extensive experience in the architecture and planning industry. He demonstrates competency across AutoCAD, landscaping, InDesign, public speaking, and sustainable design. He also serves as a media and communications specialist and holds a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.”
Rafal Leonczuk
“Rafal manages project timelines and coordinates between design and construction teams to ensure smooth project execution. His attention to detail and organizational skills help keep projects on track from start to finish.”
Darren Flynn
“Darren Flynn is the Managing Principal and founding member of Chicago Roof Deck & Garden, started in 2009. He has over 20 years of experience in residential, commercial and retail construction and shares the overall strategic and operating responsibility.”