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"There’s a presence to that place—it’s vast, and constantly shifting," designer Lisa Moffitt says. "It was clear that this house should be an observation shed for the changing landscape beyond."
The repurposed and restored open-air dining pavilion provides guests with a lush backdrop.
The home wraps around a shaded central courtyard with a sparkling swimming pool.
The sense of the outdoors is particularly strong in the central atrium; the space is awash in light and shadow.
A redwood deck, easily accessed from the living areas, is a nice spot for alfresco meals or outdoor hangs, with views overlooking the hills and city lights.
Kranbuehl landscaped the previously forested backyard with a “grass terrace” and masonry walls, so that the exterior felt of a piece with the interiors. Trees and hedges still stand on the perimeter to create natural screening from the neighbors.
A wall covered in graphite-colored Ann Sacks tile runs from the kitchen out to the covered porch. Similarly, the sheetrock ceiling and the concrete flooring are extended from inside to outside—a cost-saving measure that provides visual continuity. The Hot Mesh outdoor dining chairs are by Blu Dot.
"Except for the addition of an attached bike storage area, the existing foundation was maintained," Troyer says. He is continuing to work on landscaping, and wants the hardscape to be completed this year.
The deck has a dining area with concrete countertops, a solar shade, and electrical outlets. Set just off the great room, it can serve as an extension of the home for true indoor/outdoor living.
The landscaped backyard comes with programmable irrigation and plenty of room for entertaining.
The outdoor space features mature trees, gardens, a serene swimming pool, and views from downtown all the way out to the Pacific Ocean.
An all-weather wicker-like fiber is used to create the oversized, and dramatically curved French cane backrest which is available in two different sizes. The Kay collection comes in three colorways: Brindle, Harvest or Copper fiber set on the elegant teak frame.
A green roof further blends this hillside home into the landscape, while providing thermal comforts for this warm climate.
Private spaces and sleeping quarters are hidden below the green roof, providing intimate retreats.
A look at the backyard.
An atrium is one of the most distinguishable features of an Eichler home and lets homeowners fully enjoy an indoor/outdoor lifestyle.
The spacious central atrium connects the two A-frames.
Just off this kitchen is this gorgeous "edible garden" making garden-to-table dining a reality in your very own home.
A courtyard creates visual separation between the main house and the addition.
The original main house.
The main room and master bedroom open directly to the pool.
A lower lounge deck, private grassy yard, and guest house complete with flex space for studio, gallery, gym, or home office is accessible via a bridge that crosses the pool.
The garden has been prepared with electrical and plumbing services in case they are required for the future installation of a summer house.
The kitchen, the property's only modern addition, has been created from a garden courtyard. The space has been enclosed by a glazed roof and wall with sliding door, yet it retains its open feel.
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Patio between studio and galary
The central courtyard connects to a raised deck for socializing within easy access to the kitchen.
The courtyard lets the reimagined addition live as a "modernist ruin," with vines encouraged to grow and further blur the boundary between inside and out. The outdoor table and chairs are by Tait.
The 8,250-square-foot lot (per tax records) includes landscaped back and side yards.
The private covered patio is the perfect spot to dine al fresco or enjoy indoor/outdoor living.
A common space features Hee Welling’s About a Chair 12 for Hay and a Stick round table by Valsecchi 1918.
The villas provide an intimate setting for guests to unwind in the privacy of their own home away from home.
A peaceful corner of Casa Meleku.
“This house considers also real and imagined aspects: It is now projected as a diffuse space, free of partitions, where the boundaries between rooms are blurred so that any unexpected events can happen,” says Pardo.
In the summer, Pardo can throw small parties on the terrace.
The penthouse has two adjoining, south-facing terraces.
An outdoor shower welcomes Young home after a day out in the dunes.
“The loggia poles around the hose at all patio areas were painted a dark green. We had them sanded to bring back their original rustic wood glory.”
Outside, Young incorporated decomposed granite, native plant species, and large date palms. She moved a lot of rocks around to add to the natural desert feel she wanted for the property.
The home's landscaping has been meticulously cared for and preserved.
A Zen rock garden on one of the balconies with a Vitra Tip Ton chair.
The studio's program is divided between a pergola, an outdoor refuge, and an entirely self-contained separate granny flat.
These light and bright 570-square-foot units are just a 20-minute ferry ride from Seattle, Washington—perfect for a weekend getaway.
Open living spaces with expansive glazing open onto the backyard retreat. A pool, deck, and garden create the perfect place to soak up the sunshine.
The result is a bright, Portuguese home designed in a clean, formal style, where contemporary interiors exist in harmony with the house’s historical shell.
The home is elegantly set into its surroundings and overlooks a serene garden patio with a koi pond.
Matt also designed and built the backyard furniture.
"We spend a lot of time in the backyard all year round. We wanted to take advantage of Los Angeles' weather and have a true indoor/outdoor feel in the house," says Jenn, who is a Hollywood film producer.
The open floor plan wraps around the central atrium.
Light is particularly important during the dark Pacific Northwest winter.
The modern palapa nestles into the naturally rocky slope. Vegetation is encouraged to grow over the structure.
living into landscapes.....
The facade of the cottage beautifully blends both past and present.
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Whether it's a backyard patio, an infinity pool, or a rooftop terrace, these modern outdoor spaces add to the richness of daily life. Escape into nature, or get lost in city views. Wherever you are, let these outdoor photos take you somewhere new with inspirational ideas for yards, gardens, outdoor tubs and showers, patios, porches, and decks.