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.
The final product:
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