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Hacer un proyecto a miles de kilómetros parece complicado pero con las nuevas tecnologías resulta más fácil de lo que parece. En colaboración con el estudio Ambit architecture hemos desarrollado esta vivienda unifamiliar a los pies de la bahía de Delaware. Una arquitectura tranquila, respetuosa con su entorno tanto en su construcción como en los materiales de acabado. Una arquitectura atemporal, que es capaz de transformarse con el paso de cada estación.

Inspiration for a Medium Sized contemporary Back First Floor Wood Railing terrace in Houston With Feature Lighting.

Tucked behind a contemporary home on the edge of woodland, this garden is a study in balance — between openness and enclosure, softness and structure, light and shadow. What unfolds is a carefully layered outdoor space, shaped over two principal levels and finished with a quiet clarity that allows the materials and setting to speak. The garden rises through a series of rendered retaining walls, each one defining space and guiding movement. Pale porcelain treads run cleanly up through the levels, their surfaces cool and composed. Frameless glass balustrades, fixed with brushed aluminium hardware, ensure uninterrupted sightlines and reflect the muted palette of whites, greys, and soft timber tones that underpin the scheme. At the garden’s edge, the original boundary walls were left exposed — a deliberate decision. Their irregular lines, aged render, and softly flaking paint offer a striking counterpoint to the garden’s precise new additions. This contrast between the old and the new, between weathered surface and crisp finish, lends the space depth and a grounded, lived-in character. The garden doesn’t overwrite its history — it invites it in. At the heart of the upper level is a generous deck, constructed using smoked oak-effect composite boards. This platform extends from the rear of the house and acts as the primary outdoor living space — a place to sit, to cook, to slow down. Below it, an undercroft structure was built to provide discreet storage, its façade clad in Western Red Cedar to echo the vertical slatted screens along the garden’s edge. The same lower space accommodates a custom-built sauna, privately tucked into its own zone and vented with precision. The hot tub is located on the lower terrace — its porcelain surround set within its own quiet corner, both connected and contained. From here, the garden rises gently through linear steps, framed by soft planting that lifts the edges and draws the eye upwards. A cedar privacy screen wraps the boundary in warmth and rhythm, filtering views and light while offering a consistent material thread throughout the site. On the main terrace, a bespoke chimney forms a sculptural counterpoint to the transparent balustrading. Rendered to match the garden’s walls and capped in slate, it stands as a focal point — elegant, quiet, and perfectly placed. The material palette is restrained but full of texture: smooth porcelain, warm cedar, brushed metal, aged masonry, and frameless glass — all allowed to breathe. Every junction was considered, every tone carefully placed. Planting was layered to soften the structure and invite movement. Borders rise through the levels, adding scale and softness. At night, warm, integrated lighting reveals the garden’s architecture — casting shadows across walls old and new, and drawing out the contrast between permanence and precision. This is a garden of quiet confidence — where age and clarity, heritage and craftsmanship, all find space to coexist.

Under a fully automated bio-climatic pergola, a dining area and outdoor kitchen have been created on a raised composite deck. The kitchen is fully equipped with SubZero Wolf appliances, outdoor pizza oven, warming drawer, barbecue and sink, with a granite worktop. Heaters and screens help to keep the party going into the evening, as well as lights incorporated into the pergola, whose slats can open and close electronically. A decorative screen creates an enhanced backdrop and ties into the pattern on the 'decorative rug' around the firebowl.

Contemporary townhouse wildlife garden, with meandering gravel paths through dynamic herbaceous planting with corten water features.
This is an example of a Medium Sized contemporary Back terrace in West Midlands.

Tony Woods
Small contemporary Roof Rooftop Full Sun terrace in London With Decking and No Cover.

Here we have created a cool rooftop party and chill-out garden space for a young London batchelor with a spa Jacuzzi and all. Privacy slatted screens and bespoke powered coated planters in strong colours framing the loose scandinavian style planting that gives a natural wild flower feel that contrast beautifully with the open view skyline. Designed and build by Greenlinesdesign Ltd / Maria Örnberg

Design ideas for a Large contemporary Roof Rooftop Wood Railing terrace in Barcelona.

Design ideas for a Large contemporary Roof Rooftop terrace in Paris With a Potted Garden, a Pergola and Seating.

This is an example of a Medium Sized rustic Back terrace in Barcelona With Brick Paving, a Roof Extension and a Potted Garden.

Design ideas for a White and Large contemporary Back terrace in Bordeaux With Wood Cladding, a Potted Garden and a Roof Extension.

Rear Extension and decking design with out door seating and planting design. With a view in to the kitchen and dinning area.
This is an example of a Large contemporary Back Ground Level Wood Railing terrace in London With No Cover.

Jardin existant avant travaux (démarrage travaux) Crédits photos La Nostra Secrets d'Intérieur, toutes utilisations est strictement interdite
This is an example of a contemporary Back terrace in Marseille With No Cover.

Inspiration for a contemporary Back Formal Full Sun terrace for Summer in Marseille With Decking and No Cover.

Engaged by the client to update this 1970's architecturally designed waterfront home by Frank Cavalier, we refreshed the interiors whilst highlighting the existing features such as the Queensland Rosewood timber ceilings. The concept presented was a clean, industrial style interior and exterior lift, collaborating the existing Japanese and Mid Century hints of architecture and design. A project we thoroughly enjoyed from start to finish, we hope you do too. Photography: Luke Butterly Construction: Glenstone Constructions Tiles: Lulo Tiles Upholstery: The Chair Man Window Treatment: The Curtain Factory Fixtures + Fittings: Parisi / Reece / Meir / Client Supplied

Stunning contemporary coastal home which saw native emotive plants soften the homes masculine form and help connect it to it's laid back beachside setting. We designed everything externally including the outdoor kitchen, pool & spa. Architecture by Planned Living Architects Construction by Powda Constructions Photography by Derek Swalwell

Courtyard style garden with exposed concrete and timber cabana. The swimming pool is tiled with a white sandstone, This courtyard garden design shows off a great mixture of materials and plant species. Courtyard gardens are one of our specialties. This Garden was designed by Michael Cooke Garden Design. Effective courtyard garden is about keeping the design of the courtyard simple. Small courtyard gardens such as this coastal garden in Clovelly are about keeping the design simple. The swimming pool is tiled internally with a really dark mosaic tile which contrasts nicely with the sandstone coping around the pool. The cabana is a cool mixture of free form concrete, Spotted Gum vertical slats and a lined ceiling roof. The flooring is also Spotted Gum to tie in with the slats. Photos by Natalie Hunfalvay

Sit in the dappled shade and enjoy a relaxed lunch with friends on this London roof top.
Photo of a farmhouse Roof Rooftop terrace in London With Feature Lighting.

Patrik Svedberg
Inspiration for a Medium Sized Scandi Back terrace in Stockholm With No Cover.