A redesigned space invites and gives options for both retreats and gatherings.

Before we started: A narrow, disused backyard holds little appeal.

Before we started: A dated, unusable pool with a painted concrete deck dominated the back yard.

Once filled in, the landscape now interacts with the living space, inviting the family to the expansive lawn.

All hints of the pool have been erased.

A mid project add; finding a way to tuck a hot tub into the establish layout.

A view that shows the seamless blend of the added pavilion with the existing architecture of the covered porch.

Although divided into outdoor rooms, coordinated materials and finishes connect them all into a cohesive experience. Wood fire and built in Radiant heaters combine for warmth on cool nights

A wood burning fireplace provides warmth and strength to the layout of the pavilion.

The family is centered around athletics as a profession, as participants, and for relaxation. The perfect spot to catch a football game or golf tournament.

The stone material is a match for the fireplace on the interior of the home, helping to connect the feeling of interior and exterior belonging together. Here, the outdoor cooking area where the new Pavilion connects to the home.

The existing porch in the foreground, seamlessly blended into the added architecture of the pavilion.

Stepping off the back porch into a dining area, With Fire pit, and covered pavilion beckoning beyond.

Moving further in; a simple contrasting band and turned pattern create a paver “rug” that defines a space set apart and defined yet still part of the whole. A custom fence provides architectural continuity and privacy

As night falls, the lighting creates ambiance and the line between the existing porch and the new living space disappears.

The long view. This new space can accommodate large gatherings and still feels comfortable as an individual retreat from the busy world.

The Plan