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A small terrace outfitted with an H55 easy chair by Björn Hultén offers a view of the San Francisco Bay.
A small terrace outfitted with an H55 easy chair by Björn Hultén offers a view of the San Francisco Bay.
More than just a clever cover, the ipe wood shell of Mark Erman's spa, thanks to its 40-foot tracks, niftily navigates the rocky straights between spa shelter, dapper deck, and bespoke buffet table.
More than just a clever cover, the ipe wood shell of Mark Erman's spa, thanks to its 40-foot tracks, niftily navigates the rocky straights between spa shelter, dapper deck, and bespoke buffet table.
The landscape architects expanded an existing stone patio to include a bamboo grove, a boxwood hedge, and the ipe-and-steel hot tub.
The landscape architects expanded an existing stone patio to include a bamboo grove, a boxwood hedge, and the ipe-and-steel hot tub.
IKEA chairs join a table from CB2; a Kawneer triple-sliding door opens to the family’s new ipe deck.
IKEA chairs join a table from CB2; a Kawneer triple-sliding door opens to the family’s new ipe deck.
A pebble mosaic and artificial turf divide the yard into zones that never need to be mowed.
A pebble mosaic and artificial turf divide the yard into zones that never need to be mowed.
Designer Monica Berdin—who is married to architect Clinton Cuddington—worked with Aloe Designs to cover two sides of their backyard studio in drought-tolerant flora. A sheltered deck features a custom fire pit and a pair of turquoise Condesa chairs.
Designer Monica Berdin—who is married to architect Clinton Cuddington—worked with Aloe Designs to cover two sides of their backyard studio in drought-tolerant flora. A sheltered deck features a custom fire pit and a pair of turquoise Condesa chairs.
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Outer Space Landscape Architects built a custom fireplace in the backyard, which acts as a backstop for the seating area.
Outer Space Landscape Architects built a custom fireplace in the backyard, which acts as a backstop for the seating area.
Looking out from the roof deck gives an expansive panorama of the San Francisco skyline, but a peek over the edge reveals the minimal lines of the backyard below.
Looking out from the roof deck gives an expansive panorama of the San Francisco skyline, but a peek over the edge reveals the minimal lines of the backyard below.
“When I come home, this is like a sanctuary. I open up the doors and sit outside and read, or work around the house,” says resident Colleen Nusinow.
“When I come home, this is like a sanctuary. I open up the doors and sit outside and read, or work around the house,” says resident Colleen Nusinow.
Underneath the fire pit, sits a french drainage system. The custom bbq area mimics design elements located in the home.
Underneath the fire pit, sits a french drainage system. The custom bbq area mimics design elements located in the home.
Parallelogram-shaped stone slabs line the walkway to the hot tub.
Parallelogram-shaped stone slabs line the walkway to the hot tub.
Taking cues from this home's Japanese-influenced slatted screen, Hufft Projects applied a ring of ipe wood around the perimeter of this outdoor fire pit.
Taking cues from this home's Japanese-influenced slatted screen, Hufft Projects applied a ring of ipe wood around the perimeter of this outdoor fire pit.

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