Poorground is a prototyping and fabrication studio. We build structures you can stand on — CNC-routed assemblies, welded steel, millwork built to spec.
We believe the best prototypes are honest: rough where they need to be, precise where it matters. Every project starts with understanding the material — whether that's plywood, sheet metal, or a parametric model.
Based in San Francisco, California — in the Mission District, serving the greater Bay Area.
Concept to functional prototype, fast. Iterative design-build cycles across physical materials, CNC, and hybrid systems.
Surface prep, paint, lacquer, and final assembly. From raw fabrication through to delivery-ready finished pieces.
CNC-routed assemblies, architectural panels, and built-in elements. Primarily sheet goods and engineered materials, finished to spec.
Metal and mixed-material builds. Welding, CNC machining, sheet metal, structural assemblies — when the project calls for it.
3D modeling, parametric design, shop drawings, manufacturing-ready outputs for wood, metal, and composites.
Build fast. Test real. Ship what works.