The outdoor living space becomes an extension of the addition to this Old Worthington home. It exhibits a contemporary clean-lined design with rich palette of hardscape materials, all while framing and preserving a century-old Oak tree.

Blooms from the Little Lime Hydrangeas act as a frame which links the outdoor living space and the serene backyard setting

Granite steps ascend to the client’s sacred Oak tree, who’s critical root zone and surrounding elevation was maintained as a lawn panel “altar” during the implementation of the new outdoor living space.

A linear massing of White-Striped Hakone Grass soften the hard edges of the porcelain paving while masking the in-grade path lights that border the southern edge of the pool deck.

The foliage of Quick Fire Panicle Hydrangeas contrasts with the granite wall bordering the entry walkway to the pool. A mixture of Fragrant Sumac, Lady-In-Red Fern and Boston Ivy emerge beyond.

Large-format porcelain pavers repetitively extend the length of the pool until they reach a granite step terminus which frames the existing Oak tree and serves as the entrance to the rear yard.

The running bond pattern of the porcelain pavers erode and separate as they reach the face of a fitted-joint granite veneer retaining wall. Decorative crushed bluestone chip fills the void space between.

A custom granite fire pit feature serves as an anchor to the outdoor living space

Retaining wall behind the fireplace is the transition to the rest of the back yard

Clean walkway welcomes you from the driveway to the gorgeous yard.

This beautiful backyard now serves as a entertainment and relaxation space.

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