This was a design for a large patio which is enclosed on 3 sides by the house. The clients were modernising the kitchen / living area inside and installing sliding glazed doors across the back wall. As it is west facing, it gets plenty of sunshine and they wanted to make the most of the outdoor space . The patio needed to reflect the contemporary materials of the house. The aim was to have an outdoor room with a sheltered area for dining, and a fireplace, herb garden, and storage.
This 3D model was a concept design for how it could work, and from there we developed ideas, particularly about the fire as the clients were keen to cook on it, also burn logs, and use it for warmth on cooler evenings.
This 3D model was a concept design for how it could work, and from there we developed ideas, particularly about the fire as the clients were keen to cook on it, also burn logs, and use it for warmth on cooler evenings.
After tweaking the fireplace to arrive at a more flexible and simple style of built in BBQ, the patio, steps and retaining walls were built.
With the build complete in mid-Summer, the beds have been filled with annuals and bulbs, and a more permanent planting scheme can be introduced in the Autumn.