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Outdoor Hardscapes Decomposed Granite Patio, Porch, Deck Stone Fences, Walls Design Photos and Ideas

“We had these incredible live oak trees, and so we built the house around the trees and the view,” says Raike.

The Olmos Park Residence sits in an established neighborhood in San Antonio. Heavy limestone walls screen neighbors on both sides, while the fourth side opens up to a verdant flood basin.

The interior courtyard is one of the best rooms in the house, embracing daylight and shadows. Originally designed to hold a tree at the center, the courtyard now includes a fire pit.