A standard square deck that filled a corner of the house was brought up-to-date by adding 7’ and a curve to the front. This new area provides seating for a gas fire pit, with a Meranti bench on one side, and a more comfortable curved couch on the interior.

A work table and a gas barbecue comprise the simple outdoor kitchen. A new dining area was created by constructing an L-shaped bench and custom-built
Meranti table to fit in the corner. Both the deck design, and the custom-built table feature, garnered awards at the 2015 NADRA (North American Deck and Railing Association) Deck Competition.

The existing treated lumber frame was salvaged, and the addition's frame was matched to it. The deck surface is Ipe, screwed and plugged, of course, and the rails are Meranti.