The
Goal: Create an outdoor living area, functional in use, aesthetic in
beauty and 'edgy' in design. The project would have two destination
areas; the upper level, for sitting/socializing and the lower for
dining. Each destination area was given its own location but tied
together by two identical staircase and a water / fire feature. The
lower area is dedicated to dining.
A
spiral of water is surrounded by stone, starting below a fire bowl and
cascading into a basin located in the dining area. A fire bowl sits
proud of the water structure providing both areas with warmth.
The
11' outdoor kitchen hosts a BBQ, sink and cooler, terminating into a
large boulder that also functions as a serving surface. Rock veneer and
stainless steel embellish the face. Large rectangles of porcelain tile
are used on the counter for strength and environmental extremes.
Sandstone-like
retaining walls divide the two levels and embrace the two staircase
that curve around the water feature. Planting beds slope up to the
retaining / sitting wall to soften the transition between the hardscape
and the natural surroundings. Adjacent, a smaller boulder retaining
barrier balances and complements the larger boulders built into the
walls.
Each
level has multiple drains routed to a sump and pumped into the sewer
system. The utilities and garage access are disguised with an espalier
and columnar evergreen trees.
The heavy posts of the pergola frame three unobstructed views of the Boise valley.
The
side entrance is flanked by a custom iron trellis and gate. A statue
is strategically placed within the evergreens to be a welcome surprise
and focal point at mid-entrance.
The images show in chronological order the evolution of this outdoor living area from start to finish.
More to come as we continue......
Terry Sims is a Landscape Designer and Horticulturist. Her company, The Garden Artist, LLC is located in Boise Idaho. For more information visit thegardenartistidaho.com.
More to come as we continue......
Terry Sims is a Landscape Designer and Horticulturist. Her company, The Garden Artist, LLC is located in Boise Idaho. For more information visit thegardenartistidaho.com.
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