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In Charlottesville, Virginia, a heavily wooded lot saddled between two small rivers was slowly renovated for over a decade—starting with an existing 1983 ranch house. The property was slowly transformed into a gathering place for extended family with a versatile outdoor space, ideal for elderly visitors and children alike. The homeowners built out the backyard to fully enjoy the changing hues of the seasons with a Gloster-furnished patio.
In Charlottesville, Virginia, a heavily wooded lot saddled between two small rivers was slowly renovated for over a decade—starting with an existing 1983 ranch house. The property was slowly transformed into a gathering place for extended family with a versatile outdoor space, ideal for elderly visitors and children alike. The homeowners built out the backyard to fully enjoy the changing hues of the seasons with a Gloster-furnished patio.
This compact guesthouse in coastal Norway by architect Todd Saunders is defined by a wood-panel patio that's painted white and cut out from the angular, spruce-clad volume of the house. Two plum trees planted under the house grow up and through the patio.
This compact guesthouse in coastal Norway by architect Todd Saunders is defined by a wood-panel patio that's painted white and cut out from the angular, spruce-clad volume of the house. Two plum trees planted under the house grow up and through the patio.
This enclosed patio within one of the modules invites residents to enjoy the outdoors while still protected from the intense heat. The dining room table and chairs designed by Hector Esrawe.
This enclosed patio within one of the modules invites residents to enjoy the outdoors while still protected from the intense heat. The dining room table and chairs designed by Hector Esrawe.
The owners took it upon themselves to lift thousand of pounds of concrete and stone to create their patio's foundation. To match the white and birch interior, they opted to create continuity with the finishes in the back patio.
The owners took it upon themselves to lift thousand of pounds of concrete and stone to create their patio's foundation. To match the white and birch interior, they opted to create continuity with the finishes in the back patio.
The staggered terrace, lined with cast iron plants (Aspidistra elatior), leads up from the living room.
The staggered terrace, lined with cast iron plants (Aspidistra elatior), leads up from the living room.
A 500-square-foot outdoor space with a grill, a table, and a hammock sits just off the entrance level of the townhouse, offering extra room for dining, relaxing, and entertaining. The corner couch is a custom piece inspired by the large cushions of Moroccan sofas. The Fermob table is paired with Hay Hee dining chairs by Hay.
A 500-square-foot outdoor space with a grill, a table, and a hammock sits just off the entrance level of the townhouse, offering extra room for dining, relaxing, and entertaining. The corner couch is a custom piece inspired by the large cushions of Moroccan sofas. The Fermob table is paired with Hay Hee dining chairs by Hay.