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"The patios at the ends of the house are left open to the landscape, and evoke the feeling of ruins," says Derek Dellekamp, the founder of the studio.

The internal courtyard captures northerly light.

A small garden tucked away next to the entrance hallway offers a blissful place to dine al fresco.

Monory’s friends, the Leclercs, join her for an alfresco meal on the patio. They’re seated at a custom-made table on Fermob’s Luxembourg chairs.

The expansive decks and patios enable indoor/outdoor living and easy entertaining.

Lush, tropical landscapes designed by Judy Kameon blanket the Parker Palm Springs.

The new roof deck offers outdoor space and views—precious commodities on the 1,100-square-foot lot.

“I love the look of mass plantings,” notes Neely, near Mexican feather grasses--which thrive on the sunny lot.

Brookline Residence in Brookline, Massachusetts

Exterior Living Room

Exterior Dining to Beach

In the same way that an artist carves in stone or wood to create a unique form, the same way of thinking has been applied to the Carver table.

In the backyard, the couple added a pergola, greenhouse, and outdoor dining space for $6,000.

Each villa is equipped with its own salt-water swimming pool and outdoor shower.