About Us
“In 1992, I opened both a retail store and design/ build firm under the name Paxton Gate. Over that time, both grew and evolved in quite different and interesting directions. In 2015, we expanded our vision of the design/ build side, and RareField was born. It continues our long tradition of embracing all facets of design, from commercial spaces and residential interiors to gardens of all shapes and sizes. We remain dedicated to the kind of exemplary craftsmanship that has been our hallmark for nearly three decades.”
– Sean Quigley, Founder, Paxton Gate and RareField Design/Build
RareField Design/Build is a full-service design, general contracting, and garden maintenance firm operating in San Francisco’s Mission District. Starting in 1992 as an extension of the unique Paxton Gate store and vision, RareField stepped out on its own in 2015 to reflect it’s growing catalog of diverse work including not just remarkable San Francisco gardens, but also interiors, and award-winning restaurant and commercial projects. In all of these spaces, RareField’s focus on the synthesis of design and craft has been both a guiding principle and a defining characteristic of the work. Blurring the line between inside and outside, utilizing and featuring natural materials and natural light, and executing the designs with the highest level of precision and skill has set RareField apart from its competitors and also made them a chosen collaborator and builder for the work of similarly-minded design firms. At RareField, the process is collaborative, knowledgeable, and pragmatic. We design and build spaces that enhance human experience, with a practical assessment of costs, feasibility, and longevity from the very outset. If you have a project in mind that could benefit from this approach, we’d love to hear from you! Please be sure to take a look at a catalog of some of our work here or on our Social Media sites and let us know what inspires you!