“Venetian canal pastel sunset”… I never knew quite where I was going in Venice, but just followed the canal, or became trapped by the canals with no way of crossing and had to backtrack. Probably not the best way to traverse the Venice Lagoon. My last evening in Venice I accidently stumbled on Ponte dei Scalzi, "bridge of the barefoot [monks],” one of only four bridges in Venice to span the Grand Canal. The bridge connects the Sestieri of Santa Croce and Cannaregio. I set up my camera facing east in view of the dome and campanile of Chiesa di San Geremia, which contains the relics of Saint Lucy, the patron saint of our eyes. After taking many images of the descending sun, I decided to follow the sun by way of the church of San Geremia taking a hard left northwest along the Cannaregioa Canal, and taking this photo of the setting sun from the bridge, Ponte delle Guglie. After the sun set, I found my way back to my favorite restaurant, Hosteria Al Vecio Bragosso.

Built into the hillside, this industrial ranch sprawls across the site, taking advantage of views of the landscape. A metal structure ties together multiple ranch buildings with a modern, sleek interior that serves as a gallery for the owners collected works of art. A welcoming, airy bridge is located at the main entrance, and spans a unique water feature flowing beneath into a private trout pond below, where the owner can fly fish directly from the man-cave!

A two-story private residence with front and rear terraces sits above a pair of rental units, garage and storage space. Large open spaces flow easily onto the terraces. Imported millwork, a Churrascaria (Brazilian outdoor grill) antique doors and a vibrant color palette bring home the Client's tenure in Sao Paulo. The front staircase consists of 4 inch wood planks suspended from square metal bars. A third level bridge spans over the soaring living room joining the front office and bedroom wing. Natural light floods into the home from the clerestory above the bridge and glass walls on the front and rear facades.

A two-story private residence with front and rear terraces sits above a pair of rental units, garage and storage space. Large open spaces flow easily onto the terraces. Imported millwork, a Churrascaria (Brazilian outdoor grill) antique doors and a vibrant color palette bring home the Client's tenure in Sao Paulo. The front staircase consists of 4 inch wood planks suspended from square metal bars. A third level bridge spans over the soaring living room joining the front office and bedroom wing. Natural light floods into the home from the clerestory above the bridge and glass walls on the front and rear facades.

Built/modified form a pole-barn "kit", this project was built be the Owner. Interior was redesigned before the kit was ordered, extending the height of the perimeter walls. The upper floor was reduced in coverage over the lower floor, leaving the art studio over the kitchen as shown, and the Master Suite in the opposite corner. The remaining "hallway connecting the two corners was reconfigured as a bridge spanning across the entry.

A two-story private residence with front and rear terraces sits above a pair of rental units, garage and storage space. Large open spaces flow easily onto the terraces. Imported millwork, a Churrascaria (Brazilian outdoor grill) antique doors and a vibrant color palette bring home the Client's tenure in Sao Paulo. The front staircase consists of 4 inch wood planks suspended from square metal bars. A third level bridge spans over the soaring living room joining the front office and bedroom wing. Natural light floods into the home from the clerestory above the bridge and glass walls on the front and rear facades.

A two-story private residence with front and rear terraces sits above a pair of rental units, garage and storage space. Large open spaces flow easily onto the terraces. Imported millwork, a Churrascaria (Brazilian outdoor grill) antique doors and a vibrant color palette bring home the Client's tenure in Sao Paulo. The front staircase consists of 4 inch wood planks suspended from square metal bars. A third level bridge spans over the soaring living room joining the front office and bedroom wing. Natural light floods into the home from the clerestory above the bridge and glass walls on the front and rear facades.

concrete planter at the fulcrum point
Inspiration for a contemporary patio remodel in Portland

A two-story private residence with front and rear terraces sits above a pair of rental units, garage and storage space. Large open spaces flow easily onto the terraces. Imported millwork, a Churrascaria (Brazilian outdoor grill) antique doors and a vibrant color palette bring home the Client's tenure in Sao Paulo. The front staircase consists of 4 inch wood planks suspended from square metal bars. A third level bridge spans over the soaring living room joining the front office and bedroom wing. Natural light floods into the home from the clerestory above the bridge and glass walls on the front and rear facades.

A two-story private residence with front and rear terraces sits above a pair of rental units, garage and storage space. Large open spaces flow easily onto the terraces. Imported millwork, a Churrascaria (Brazilian outdoor grill) antique doors and a vibrant color palette bring home the Client's tenure in Sao Paulo. The front staircase consists of 4 inch wood planks suspended from square metal bars. A third level bridge spans over the soaring living room joining the front office and bedroom wing. Natural light floods into the home from the clerestory above the bridge and glass walls on the front and rear facades.

A two-story private residence with front and rear terraces sits above a pair of rental units, garage and storage space. Large open spaces flow easily onto the terraces. Imported millwork, a Churrascaria (Brazilian outdoor grill) antique doors and a vibrant color palette bring home the Client's tenure in Sao Paulo. The front staircase consists of 4 inch wood planks suspended from square metal bars. A third level bridge spans over the soaring living room joining the front office and bedroom wing. Natural light floods into the home from the clerestory above the bridge and glass walls on the front and rear facades.

What a spectacular welcome to this mountain retreat. A trio of chandeliers hang above a custom copper door while a narrow bridge spans across the curved stair.

Built into the hillside, this industrial ranch sprawls across the site, taking advantage of views of the landscape. A metal structure ties together multiple ranch buildings with a modern, sleek interior that serves as a gallery for the owners collected works of art. A welcoming, airy bridge is located at the main entrance, and spans a unique water feature flowing beneath into a private trout pond below, where the owner can fly fish directly from the man-cave!

Built into the hillside, this industrial ranch sprawls across the site, taking advantage of views of the landscape. A metal structure ties together multiple ranch buildings with a modern, sleek interior that serves as a gallery for the owners collected works of art. A welcoming, airy bridge is located at the main entrance, and spans a unique water feature flowing beneath into a private trout pond below, where the owner can fly fish directly from the man-cave!

Built into the hillside, this industrial ranch sprawls across the site, taking advantage of views of the landscape. A metal structure ties together multiple ranch buildings with a modern, sleek interior that serves as a gallery for the owners collected works of art. A welcoming, airy bridge is located at the main entrance, and spans a unique water feature flowing beneath into a private trout pond below, where the owner can fly fish directly from the man-cave!

Inspiration for a rustic brown one-story wood gable roof remodel in Seattle

Built into the hillside, this industrial ranch sprawls across the site, taking advantage of views of the landscape. A metal structure ties together multiple ranch buildings with a modern, sleek interior that serves as a gallery for the owners collected works of art. A welcoming, airy bridge is located at the main entrance, and spans a unique water feature flowing beneath into a private trout pond below, where the owner can fly fish directly from the man-cave!

A beautiful oasis designed and built by Southern Landscape. This custom walkbridge spans a flowing stream offering peace and serenity in the homeowner's busy neighborhood.

Our clients, an interior designer and her husband, asked Morpurgo Architects to design for their two-story contemporary home an entry portico that would complement and enhance their front entrance. To arrive at the front door, our firm created a bridge that spans the lower-level entrance below. Steps leading to the entry are framed by pilaster columns, supporting a cantilevered canopy that provides shelter from the elements for both entrances. In the rear of this beautifully landscaped property, Morpurgo Architects designed a deck that transitions from the house in a series of cascading steps and platforms to the patio and pool below.