The quaking aspen provide upper level screening, but still allow light through to the patio. Photography by Larry Huene Photography.
シカゴにある高級な小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな裏庭のテラス (天然石敷き、パーゴラ) の写真

This shade arbor, located in The Woodlands, TX north of Houston, spans the entire length of the back yard. It combines a number of elements with custom structures that were constructed to emulate specific aspects of a Zen garden. The homeowner wanted a low-maintenance garden whose beauty could withstand the tough seasonal weather that strikes the area at various times of the year. He also desired a mood-altering aesthetic that would relax the senses and calm the mind. Most importantly, he wanted this meditative environment completely shielded from the outside world so he could find serenity in total privacy. The most unique design element in this entire project is the roof of the shade arbor itself. It features a “negative space” leaf pattern that was designed in a software suite and cut out of the metal with a water jet cutter. Each form in the pattern is loosely suggestive of either a leaf, or a cluster of leaves. These small, negative spaces cut from the metal are the source of the structure’ powerful visual and emotional impact. During the day, sunlight shines down and highlights columns, furniture, plantings, and gravel with a blend of dappling and shade that make you feel like you are sitting under the branches of a tree. At night, the effects are even more brilliant. Skillfully concealed lights mounted on the trusses reflect off the steel in places, while in other places they penetrate the negative spaces, cascading brilliant patterns of ambient light down on vegetation, hardscape, and water alike. The shade arbor shelters two gravel patios that are almost identical in space. The patio closest to the living room features a mini outdoor dining room, replete with tables and chairs. The patio is ornamented with a blend of ornamental grass, a small human figurine sculpture, and mid-level impact ground cover. Gravel was chosen as the preferred hardscape material because of its Zen-like connotations. It is also remarkably soft to walk on, helping to set the mood for a relaxed afternoon in the dappled shade of gently filtered sunlight. The second patio, spaced 15 feet away from the first, resides adjacent to the home at the opposite end of the shade arbor. Like its twin, it is also ornamented with ground cover borders, ornamental grasses, and a large urn identical to the first. Seating here is even more private and contemplative. Instead of a table and chairs, there is a large decorative concrete bench cut in the shape of a giant four-leaf clover. Spanning the distance between these two patios, a bluestone walkway connects the two spaces. Along the way, its borders are punctuated in places by low-level ornamental grasses, a large flowering bush, another sculpture in the form of human faces, and foxtail ferns that spring up from a spread of river rock that punctuates the ends of the walkway. The meditative quality of the shade arbor is reinforced by two special features. The first of these is a disappearing fountain that flows from the top of a large vertical stone embedded like a monolith in the other edges of the river rock. The drains and pumps to this fountain are carefully concealed underneath the covering of smooth stones, and the sound of the water is only barely perceptible, as if it is trying to force you to let go of your thoughts to hear it. A large piece of core-10 steel, which is deliberately intended to rust quickly, rises up like an arced wall from behind the fountain stone. The dark color of the metal helps the casual viewer catch just a glimpse of light reflecting off the slow trickle of water that runs down the side of the stone into the river rock bed. To complete the quiet moment that the shade arbor is intended to invoke, a thick wall of cypress trees rises up on all sides of the yard, completely shutting out the disturbances of the world with a comforting wall of living greenery that comforts the thoughts and emotions.

This patio lounge area focuses it's attention on the expanding views into the nearby valley. Comfortable furniture, fire pit, and louvered patio cover by Struxure which opens & closes creates an environment perfect for entertaining and relaxing.

シカゴにある高級な小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな裏庭のテラス (ファイヤーピット、天然石敷き、パーゴラ) の写真

Photo Credits: Aaron Leitz
ポートランドにある高級な小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな裏庭のテラス (コンクリート板舗装 、ガゼボ・カバナ) の写真

Hood House is a playful protector that respects the heritage character of Carlton North whilst celebrating purposeful change. It is a luxurious yet compact and hyper-functional home defined by an exploration of contrast: it is ornamental and restrained, subdued and lively, stately and casual, compartmental and open. For us, it is also a project with an unusual history. This dual-natured renovation evolved through the ownership of two separate clients. Originally intended to accommodate the needs of a young family of four, we shifted gears at the eleventh hour and adapted a thoroughly resolved design solution to the needs of only two. From a young, nuclear family to a blended adult one, our design solution was put to a test of flexibility. The result is a subtle renovation almost invisible from the street yet dramatic in its expressive qualities. An oblique view from the northwest reveals the playful zigzag of the new roof, the rippling metal hood. This is a form-making exercise that connects old to new as well as establishing spatial drama in what might otherwise have been utilitarian rooms upstairs. A simple palette of Australian hardwood timbers and white surfaces are complimented by tactile splashes of brass and rich moments of colour that reveal themselves from behind closed doors. Our internal joke is that Hood House is like Lazarus, risen from the ashes. We’re grateful that almost six years of hard work have culminated in this beautiful, protective and playful house, and so pleased that Glenda and Alistair get to call it home.

© Jude Parkinson-Morgan All Rights Reserved
サンフランシスコにあるラグジュアリーな小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな裏庭のテラス (アウトドアキッチン、コンクリート敷き 、パーゴラ) の写真

Modern Shaded Living Area, Pool Cabana and Outdoor Bar
ニューヨークにあるお手頃価格の小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな横庭のテラス (アウトドアキッチン、天然石敷き、ガゼボ・カバナ) の写真

モントリオールにある小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな裏庭のテラス (噴水、レンガ敷き、パーゴラ) の写真

オースティンにある高級な小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな裏庭のテラス (ファイヤーピット、砂利舗装、パーゴラ) の写真

オースティンにある小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな裏庭のテラス (ファイヤーピット、パーゴラ) の写真

オースティンにある小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな裏庭のテラス (ファイヤーピット、パーゴラ) の写真

Does it feel like something is missing from your outdoor living space? Check out our adjustable louvered pergolas the enhance your space while making it more functional than ever before. Unlike traditional pergolas, this one is capable of providing sun, shade and shelter with just the touch of a button.

We started with selecting a range of bespoke oversized copper planters, this brings strength of character to the space, enables us to plant deciduous feature trees for all year-round interest, as well as a variety of shrubs and scented groundcovers. Each planter is up light, defining its cube shape and reflecting the buildings architecture. With time the rich patina of the planters will become more distinct.

ロサンゼルスにある小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな裏庭のテラス (パーゴラ、コンクリート板舗装 ) の写真

Outdoor gas burning fireplace, with decorative features and built in seating area covered by bespoke, natural stone pergola
フェニックスにある高級な小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな裏庭のテラス (ファイヤーピット、コンクリート敷き 、パーゴラ) の写真

Although the backyard is compact, the exquisite minimal design creates an overall feeling of openness. The massive stone clad fireplace framed by tall pergola beams stands in contrast to the simple elegance of the modern outdoor furniture.

他の地域にある高級な小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな裏庭のテラス (天然石敷き、パーゴラ) の写真

Beautiful Outdoor Kitchen by Fire magic and the covered pergola keeps client cool during hot days! The client wanted to hide their trash cans so we also added last minute a privacy screen which works for anything from pool pumps to trash areas in patios.