The only access to the site was via a steep six-foot-wide cart path. To get large materials to the backyard, concrete, stone, and the fireplace insert were brought in pieces.

The patio and porch were positioned for an amazing view of the lake.

Patio, porch, and fireplace all tie together with materials and scale to allow for many different "rooms.”

The fireplace is the focal point of the patio, a monument that gets noticed even with the beautiful lake view. The pergola was designed to be unique but not block the lake view from inside the house.

Views of the lake were preserved from the porch seating area.

With the heaters on and a fire going, it’s a space that can be used almost year-round.

Night lighting with pathway, hardscape, and accent lights make the space warm and inviting even without using the heaters or the fireplace.

The night lighting is subtle and does not take away from great evening views of the lake.

The space is large enough to seat and entertain many guests.

The view from the lake of the outcropping walls and staircase that were built, creating a natural and inviting pathway.

The view coming up the natural pathway from the lake sets the house into the landscape and looks like it has always been on the narrow lot.

Landscape plan