A cantilevered bench, constructed from steel + ipe hardwood provides the setting to observe woodland bird species + sculpture.

Below the steel + stone patio is a pocket meadow of native little bluestem.

The upper steel terrace is constructed with 10" steel plates with angular joints + is meant to simulate a limestone ridge, common to the area.

The lower edge is a custom curvilinear steel contour constructed with 4" steel flat bar, separating native Texas sedge from the skirting crushed limestone.

All the elements of the project can be seen from the corner of the driveway into the property, including the curvilinear edging, angular steel terrace, pocket prairie of bluestem, steel + stone patio + cantilevered bench.

This "before" photo shows us applying sealer to the cantilevered bench.

This "before" photo shows the construction of the steel + stone patio.

This "before" photo shows the hardwood mulch being prepared for the nearly finished project.

Plan drawing showing the scope of the project, including the dry creek that conducts storm water from the top of the property to the street.