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pameladenham

15 years ago
What was the design idea behind placing the boulder seats in such a way that people would have to sit either with their backs to the ocean or to the firepit?
Carmel Highlands · More Info

Comments (5)

  • PRO
    15 years ago
    That's a very good point! Maybe the view of the house is just as spectacular.
  • 14 years ago
    So smoke wont blow toward the sitter
  • 14 years ago
    Daytime: stare at the water
    Nighttime: stare at the fire
  • 14 years ago
    Off shore breezes usually blow inland
  • 14 years ago
    I think it's also because it is trying to flow with its surrounding. Boulders become part of the water.
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