We were contacted by a family named Pesek who lived near Memorial Drive on the West side of Houston. They lived in a stately home built in the late 1950’s. Many years back, they had contracted a local pool company to install an old lagoon-style pool, which they had since grown tired of. When they initially called us, they wanted to know if we could build them an outdoor room at the far end of the swimming pool. We scheduled a free consultation at a time convenient to them, and we drove out to their residence to take a look at the property. After a quick survey of the back yard, rear of the home, and the swimming pool, we determined that building an outdoor room as an addition to their existing landscaping design would not bring them the results they expected. The pool was visibly dated with an early “70’s” look, which not only clashed with the late 50’s style of home architecture, but guaranteed an even greater clash with any modern-style outdoor room we constructed. Luckily for the Peseks, we offered an even better landscaping plan than the one they had hoped for. We proposed the construction of a new outdoor room and an entirely new swimming pool. Both of these new structures would be built around the classical geometry of proportional right angles. This would allow a very modern design to compliment an older home, because basic geometric patterns are universal in many architectural designs used throughout history. In this case, both the swimming pool and the outdoor rooms were designed as interrelated quadrilateral forms with proportional right angles that created the illusion of lengthened distance and a sense of Classical elegance. This proved a perfect complement to a house that had originally been built as a symbolic emblem of a simpler, more rugged and absolute era. Though reminiscent of classical design and complimentary to the conservative design of the home, the interior of the outdoor room was ultra-modern in its array of comfort and convenience. The Peseks felt this would be a great place to hold birthday parties for their child. With this new outdoor room, the Peseks could take the party outside at any time of day or night, and at any time of year. We also built the structure to be fully functional as an outdoor kitchen as well as an outdoor entertainment area. There was a smoker, a refrigerator, an ice maker, and a water heater—all intended to eliminate any need to return to the house once the party began. Seating and entertainment systems were also added to provide state of the art fun for adults and children alike. We installed a flat-screen plasma TV, and we wired it for cable. The swimming pool was built between the outdoor room and the rear entrance to the house. We got rid of the old lagoon-pool design which geometrically clashed with the right angles of the house and outdoor room. We then had a completely new pool built, in the shape of a rectangle, with a rather innovative coping design. We showcased the pool with a coping that rose perpendicular to the ground out of the stone patio surface. This reinforced our blend of contemporary look with classical right angles. We saved the client an enormous amount of money on travertine by setting the coping so that it does not overhang with the tile. Because the ground between the house and the outdoor room gradually dropped in grade, we used the natural slope of the ground to create another perpendicular right angle at the end of the pool. Here, we installed a waterfall which spilled over into a heated spa. Although the spa was fed from within itself, it was built to look as though water was coming from within the pool. The ultimate result of all of this is a new sense of visual “ebb and flow,” so to speak. When Mr. Pesek sits in his couch facing his house, the earth appears to rise up first into an illuminated pool which leads the way up the steps to his home. When he sits in his spa facing the other direction, the earth rises up like a doorway to his outdoor room, where he can comfortably relax in the water while he watches TV. For more the 20 years Exterior Worlds has specialized in servicing many of Houston's fine neighborhoods.

Courtyard Garden: Central London Cedar wood slatted trellis & decking, natural to allow the the timber to mellow & fade in time. Timber decking smooth to allow a space for the children to play, sit & kneel in comfort.

Looking back toward the entry gate, slate clad stairs bring you down from street level and the glass enclosed carport creates interesting reflections and matches a new glass entry awning over the front door. Photo Credit: J. Michael Tucker

Renovation of a ranch with a great room and kitchen opening up to new conrete terrace with built in fireplace, grill and planter.Pete Weigley
ニューヨークにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな裏庭のテラス (日よけなし、砂利舗装) の写真

オレンジカウンティにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなテラス・中庭 (噴水) の写真

オレンジカウンティにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなテラス・中庭 (屋外暖炉) の写真

Charles Smith Photography
ダラスにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなテラス・中庭 (ファイヤーピット、張り出し屋根) の写真

Dennis Mayer Photogrpahy
サンフランシスコにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなテラス・中庭 (パーゴラ) の写真

サンフランシスコにある中くらい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 (張り出し屋根) の写真

サンフランシスコにある広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな裏庭のテラス (日よけなし、コンクリート敷き ) の写真

The 3pc Bistro Set by RST Brands allows you to entertain with distinction and charm in small spaces. Features: Each of the three piece Bistro set collapses for easy storage or portability. 28 inch diameter table is large enough for dining or support for elegant entertaining. Woven diamond pattern of the polyethylene resin rattan material is handsome in any setting. Easy to clean with mild soap and water. The recycled resin wicker is hand stretched over a powder coated high strength steel frame for light weight yet durable construction.

Lots of Glass and sun all facing straight up the ski slopes
デンバーにあるラグジュアリーな広い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、コンクリート板舗装 、日よけなし) の写真

The King Isosceles firebowl embodies an intriguing geometric aesthetic within the deep curves cut into its profile. The lines of the King Isosceles speak of a pleasing simplicity, a clean and subtle elegance. These lines are a symbol of reason and rigor, of comfort and symmetry, of civilization built on classical forms and knowledge. Western culture has long held the austere beauty of Euclidean geometry to be a glimpse into an otherworldly system of perfection and certainty, even as its proofs are grounded solidly in the natural laws of the material world. As a sculptor, I'm fascinated by form, volume and geometry. The simplest designs are often the most difficult to get right— they must meet a higher standard of perfection than organic forms, as any error immediately draws the eye. For me, art is best when it overlaps myth and math, symbol and science, form and function. Abraham Lincoln was known to read Euclid's Geometry by candlelight, convinced its mathematical proofs would quicken his logic and oratory in the courtroom. The King Isosceles firebowl is a modernist homage to this classical approach to eloquence, and my hope is that it will inspire your stories told round the blaz

Private retreat for two - when entertaining large groups - sneak away and enjoy the ambiance of the relaxing sounds of soothing water
ポートランドにある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) の写真

ロンドンにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなテラス・中庭 (日よけなし) の写真

This is a paver patio we installed using the Laffit Patio Slab pavers by Belgard in the "Victorian' Blend. We also installed a seat wall on the corner of the patio as well as the planting and arbor around the patio. Photo taken by Jim Lewis of Lewis Landscape Services, Inc.

Plants have been carefully selected to grow naturally in the local climate, adapting well to the site soil and site particular conditions. (Photo: Grey Crawford)

ロサンゼルスにあるラグジュアリーな巨大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、コンクリート板舗装 、張り出し屋根) の写真

ボストンにある広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなテラス・中庭の写真