Expansive Contemporary Patio Ideas and Designs
CJ Paone AIA | Archipelago WorkshopView from one of two second story viewing decks shows geometrically angled, tiered steps and planters leading beyond the Argentinean barbecue to the pool and cabana beyond. Surfaces include natural stone pavers, reclaimed wood decking, gravel, and acid etched concrete | Kurt Jordan Photography
Harrison's LandscapingA truly beautiful garden and pool design to complement an incredible architectural designed harbour view home.
URBAN METALLuxury Gold Coast home in Surfers Paradise which required privacy screens which would look stunning and not block the ocean breeze. To soften the exterior, we custom designed a Silver Birch pattern which has plenty of open area. The screens are LARGE. Much larger than a standard sized panel. Custom sheets were ordered and after laser cutting, were framed to add strength. Installation by Platinum One Interiors.
ArchitecTor, PCDramatic framework forms a matrix focal point over this North Scottsdale home's back patio and negative edge pool, underlining the architect's trademark use of symmetry to draw the eye through the house and out to the stunning views of the Valley beyond. This almost 9000 SF hillside hideaway is an effortless blend of Old World charm with contemporary style and amenities.
Organic colors and rustic finishes connect the space with its desert surroundings. Large glass walls topped with clerestory windows that retract into the walls open the main living space to the outdoors.
John Robert Wiltgen Design, Inc.Imaginative architectural detailing compliments the building’s art deco details. Highly effective space planning separates the back of the house from the public areas. And, an exceptional furniture, furnishings, and plant package gives Aire an edge that attracts the curiosity and interest of the media and public.
General ShaleContemporary North Carolina Brick home featuring "Walnut Creek Tudor" brick exterior and columns using Holcim White mortar.
Noel Cross+ArchitectsWho says green and sustainable design has to look like it? Designed to emulate the owner’s favorite country club, this fine estate home blends in with the natural surroundings of it’s hillside perch, and is so intoxicatingly beautiful, one hardly notices its numerous energy saving and green features.
Durable, natural and handsome materials such as stained cedar trim, natural stone veneer, and integral color plaster are combined with strong horizontal roof lines that emphasize the expansive nature of the site and capture the “bigness” of the view. Large expanses of glass punctuated with a natural rhythm of exposed beams and stone columns that frame the spectacular views of the Santa Clara Valley and the Los Gatos Hills.
A shady outdoor loggia and cozy outdoor fire pit create the perfect environment for relaxed Saturday afternoon barbecues and glitzy evening dinner parties alike. A glass “wall of wine” creates an elegant backdrop for the dining room table, the warm stained wood interior details make the home both comfortable and dramatic.
The project’s energy saving features include:
- a 5 kW roof mounted grid-tied PV solar array pays for most of the electrical needs, and sends power to the grid in summer 6 year payback!
- all native and drought-tolerant landscaping reduce irrigation needs
- passive solar design that reduces heat gain in summer and allows for passive heating in winter
- passive flow through ventilation provides natural night cooling, taking advantage of cooling summer breezes
- natural day-lighting decreases need for interior lighting
- fly ash concrete for all foundations
- dual glazed low e high performance windows and doors
Design Team:
Noel Cross+Architects - Architect
Christopher Yates Landscape Architecture
Joanie Wick – Interior Design
Vita Pehar - Lighting Design
Conrado Co. – General Contractor
Marion Brenner – Photography
Expansive Contemporary Patio Ideas and Designs
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