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by Arterra LLP Landscape Architects

San Francisco, CA, US 94107 · 233 photos

Fireplace

http://www.arterrallp.com

A refined material palette modernizes this conventional 60′s ranch-home’s yard. Repetition of materials like stone, ipe and concrete combine beautifully to form a bold and contemporary garden.

Layered walls perform double duty as both sculpture and a way to define gathering spaces. Contrasting leaf textures and hues harmonize with the hardscape, and plant masses add their colorful statement to the canvas.

Michele Lee Willson Photography

This photo has 6 questions

jj130 wrote:

Fireplace question - Did you need to use a special type of concrete or stone that is more resistant to high temperatures for this fireplace? »

Like · Comment · 2 months ago

Arterra LLP Landscape Architects This is a gas firepit and typically the flame is kept lower than it is in this photo, so we did not. There are firebricks available that you could use to the line the concrete for a different type of installation.

8 weeks ago · Like

kgfox wrote:

Does anyone know the resource for the metal end table? »

Like · Comment · 17 months ago

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Arterra LLP Landscape Architects I believe it came from Design Within Reach

17 months ago · Like

motpurple company the floor is what appeals to me about this design. this look could go inside with 'multi-color' 1/2 '''' thick calibrated Brasilian slate tile

8 weeks ago · Like

cams wrote:

where did you get the fireplace unit from? »

Like · Comment · 20 months ago

Arterra LLP Landscape Architects This was a custom design and installation

11 months ago · Like

Kathy Keenan wrote:

What measures do you have to take to keep the outdoors (insects) pleasurable? »

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Niki Papadopoulos I use Off Mosquito Incense Coils. They seem to work the best, I am really allergic to them and this has been the only thing that works when I sit outdoors.

22 months ago · Like

Arterra LLP Landscape Architects Fortunately, this project is in the Bay area, and insects are not a huge problem.

11 months ago · Like

elena22 wrote:

What is the material used on the floor? Thanks »

Like · Comment · 23 months ago

Arterra LLP Landscape Architects The paving is full range bluestone

11 months ago · Like

lknox98 wrote:

Does anyone know where this furniture is from? »

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Arterra LLP Landscape Architects The client purchased the furniture. Possibly from Design within Reach.

9 months ago · Like

Patio Heaven We make a very similar set to this furniture at much more affordable pricing. Contact me for special pricing. http://patioheaven.com/signature-sofa-p-76.html

8 months ago · Like

What Houzz contributors are saying:

added by Vanessa Brunner to Readers' Choice: The Top 20 Patios of 2011

1. Houzzers loved the casual contemporary look of this outdoor patio. The fireplace is partially surrounded by a built-in bench with added light fixtures, and cold slate tile contrasts with the terra cotta walls.

What Houzzers are commenting on:

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walls, tile

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Patio

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Floor

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Courtyard

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Piedra

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Firepit

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the fireplace

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Fireplace

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good fireplace wall

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Wall

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Outside

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Fire place

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baltimore patio

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wall and fire pit

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Patio

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roof2

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Nice

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Terrace garden

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Fireplace

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The stone work and layout

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stone

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Fireplace wall

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Patio stones

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Everything!

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very nice outside

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patio

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floor

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Style

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Stone floor

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Backyard idea

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My back porch

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Fireplace

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like the firepit with raised wall

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Fire-pit or Fireplace?

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or this is lovely....

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Outdoor Fireplace

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Fire pit against wall

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Modification idea: Outdoor fire place flanked by two walls w/ falling water

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Lighting

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love outdoor firplace and seating area

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Lights on seats and fire pit

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Table

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Fireplace

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or wall & firepit along side of yard,not back?

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Loc pentru odihna

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Wall

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Wall and grass

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Simple fire pit in place of fireplace.

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Casual elegance

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Living room, fireplace

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Fireplace idea

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Kachel di teras

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Patio

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Bbq

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fireplace out by the pool with up lights

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possible outdoor area

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nice

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Nice patio with fireplace

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fire pit

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Fireplace, Stone Color

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Cool fireplace/firepit wall”

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Tile

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outdoor living

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simple elegance

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fire

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Firepit

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Stone on fireplace and lighting.

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Firepit

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Fire

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leuke buitenopenhaard

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Love the stone

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fireplace

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Fireplace!

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cut stone?

added by inspired247 to Patio Ideas (2 weeks ago)

Cozy and a good use of space. The wall is a seating area as well.

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Firepit with seating

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Love the stone colour

added by kbower123 to 2013 Backyard project (2 weeks ago)

I love the fire pit built into a wall. I could see this against the back wall. I love the idea of a fireplace, but don't want a firepit to take up space in the backyard. But built into the retaining wall could be cool.

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Backyard

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Interesting idea with the wall

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Fence

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firepit and wall

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