Shoegnome Architects

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Maple Leaf Deck Transformation

The goal of the project was to replace a twenty year old-deck. The previous deck was sprawling—it wrapped the northeast corner of the 1928 craftsman home and had stairs that cascaded down to the yard.

The new design decreased the footprint of the deck, replaced the stairs with a defined edge, and added a pergola with a translucent roof to provide protection from the rain. The pergola roof slopes back to an existing gutter while the structure slips underneath the existing eave.
Project Year: 2016
Project Cost: $25,001 - $50,000
Country: United States
Zip Code: 98115
On clear days, the deck has a wonderful view of the Olympic Mountains.
Maple Leaf Deck Transformation
The pergola roof slopes back to an existing gutter while the structure slips underneath the existing eave.
Maple Leaf Deck Transformation
Photo by owner
Maple Leaf Deck Transformation
Photo by Jeff Jorgenson
Maple Leaf Deck Transformation
Photo by Jeff Jorgenson
Maple Leaf Deck Transformation
The two posts on the north side of the pergola align with the existing walls below, not each other. The result is the double beams on the western side of the pergola have a substantially larger cantilever than the beams on the eastern side.
Maple Leaf Deck Transformation
Photo by Jeff Jorgenson
Maple Leaf Deck Transformation
Oversized bolts and washers accentuate the connection of column to beams.
Maple Leaf Deck Transformation
A track is hidden between the two beams on the west side of the pergola to allow for a curtain to be drawn to block the sun when necessary.
Maple Leaf Deck Transformation
View from the kitchen.
Maple Leaf Deck Transformation
Photo by owner
Maple Leaf Deck Transformation
New stone steps were added to tie the new deck into the existing landscape design.
Maple Leaf Deck Transformation
During demolition we discovered an old window location. A little scope creep later, the owner's basement shop had a window and the detailing of the deck continued along the side of the house.
Maple Leaf Deck Transformation
Before
The original deck wrapped around the corner of the house, hiding an old window, and not adding much utility.
Maple Leaf Deck Transformation
Before
The original deck was too large and too open to function well.
Maple Leaf Deck Transformation
The original deck had a series of steps that cascaded down to the backyard. Steep and without handrails, the steps created a dangerous edge that made the deck uncomfortable to use.
Maple Leaf Deck Transformation
This image shows the former deck to be demolished in red.
Maple Leaf Deck Transformation
This image shows the proposed design.
Maple Leaf Deck Transformation
This image shows the former deck to be demolished in red.
Maple Leaf Deck Transformation
This image shows the proposed design.
Maple Leaf Deck Transformation