Pools & Patios

In Seattle, two architects from Office of Ordinary Architecture purchased a 1979 townhouse designed by Milton Stricker. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Daniel Ash revamped the patio and built under-deck storage.

Designed by Prinz and Brooks, the 6,400-square-foot Hayes-Bernstein Residence has only had two owners in nearly seven decades.

This multilevel home is perched on a spacious lot, surrounded by pristine countryside, in the hills above Épinal, France.

The home is nestled under a soaring oak grove, surrounded by native vegetation.

The Westridge Residence focuses on two compact structures—a main house and detached garage with a guest apartment—linked by a trellis of rebar suspended in a natural catenary curve.

"The tranquil and very private backyard is a beautifully designed sanctuary, perfect for classic indoor-outdoor living,

One of the couple’s favorite new details is the built-in, L-shaped bookcase in the den.

“I believe in simplicity and natural materials,” says Steph. “In our home, what really pops is our things: our furniture, art, and books. And in my [Tiny Grocer] store in the same way what really pops is our products.

A geometric bridge connects one of the many outdoor terraces of the Dow Home to green space on the other side of the pond.

For the landscape and redesigned pool area, Terremoto kept “their movies simple and elemental,” matching the subtractive approach taken in the house. The firm collaborated with Farnham on the design of the long-span pergola, which is cleverly engineered to only need four support posts.

The renovation restored the built-in brick planter and exchanged the carpeting for sleek white terrazzo floors.

Thick vegetation surrounds the spacious 1.45-acre lot, ensuring ample peace and privacy.

The main deck of the Sento is level with the ledge, resulting in an eye level view of the ocean. The elevated site also offers privacy to those soaking, as they are not immediately visible from either trail. “There’s time to cover up as you hear someone approaching,” Shaw says.

Floor Plan of Pine Lane by Studio For