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Designed by Black + Vernooy, built by Schatz Homes Designed to accommodate the clients' desire for a house that "sits beautifully and confidently" on its dramatic ridge-top site, the Mirador Residence takes full advantage of the site's natural terracing and sweeping Hill Country views by providing seamless transitions to its generous outdoor living spaces. The plan expresses the owner’s casual lifestyle and need for a variety of spaces strongly connected to the outdoors. Central Texas materials, such as native limestone and aromatic cedar, are chosen for their regional appropriateness and are deployed and detailed in ways designed to further integrate the house with its natural surroundings. The house comprises approximately 5900 square feet of living space wrapped around a hillside courtyard, and was completed in 2005.

Designed by Black + Vernooy, built by Schatz Homes Designed to accommodate the clients' desire for a house that "sits beautifully and confidently" on its dramatic ridge-top site, the Mirador Residence takes full advantage of the site's natural terracing and sweeping Hill Country views by providing seamless transitions to its generous outdoor living spaces. The plan expresses the owner’s casual lifestyle and need for a variety of spaces strongly connected to the outdoors. Central Texas materials, such as native limestone and aromatic cedar, are chosen for their regional appropriateness and are deployed and detailed in ways designed to further integrate the house with its natural surroundings. The house comprises approximately 5900 square feet of living space wrapped around a hillside courtyard, and was completed in 2005.

At sunset if the wind picks up, comfortable sitting into the evening can be extended by deploying concealed motorized windscreens and turning on radiant heaters. // Image : Benjamin Benschneider Photography

Create instant privacy, block insects and control shade with our motorized retractable screen systems. At the touch of a button our screens deploy smoothly to enclose your patio or porch, then disappear completely into their house when not needed. Our clean-track system eliminates the flutter and drift of traditional screens, maintaining a tight, uniform appearance at all times. Multiple screen materials include solar mesh, privacy screen, and insect mesh options. Perfect for transforming open patios into semi-enclosed outdoor rooms. Commercial applications include restaurants, hotels, event venues where flexible enclosure is essential.

Inspiration for a huge contemporary rooftop deck remodel in Chicago with a pergola

Adding a penthouse perch to this 1899 row house with a harbor view demanded unusual tactics. To circumvent municipal limitations on floor area, a section of floor was removed from one level and “transferred” to the roof as a new studio space. To comply with local height limitations, an innovative structure of solid wood studs was deployed to reduce floor and ceiling thicknesses to the bare minimum. Aside from creating the desired rooftop refuge, these gymnastics also created a dynamic cascade of interior living spaces for an urban designer and his family. Photos by Bruce Buck.

The Craftsman Extension Table is a full 94" of teak wood with a hidden butterfly section deployed. The solid construction, lovely herringbone surface pattern and 3-section top make this the granddaddy of outdoor teak dining tables. Shown with the teak wood Craftsman Armchairs.

Scalable Design Solutions for Enterprise: Customizable Commercial Shade Systems Built to Last Maximize ROI for your commercial clients with ​Scalable Shade Structures, engineered for multi-location deployments and high-traffic environments. Our ​heavy-duty commercial awnings feature ​modular fabric panels (up to 20ft widths) and ​military-grade aluminum frames (50mph wind resistance) to withstand harsh climates. Offering ​customizable branding options (vinyl lettering, logos) and ​low-maintenance coatings (anti-graffiti, mold-resistant), these awnings reduce operational costs by up to 35% through ​energy-efficient UV filtering (UPF 50+) and ​smart climate adaptation (auto-tensioning systems). Certified to ​ETL and ​CUL safety standards, the solutions include ​nationwide service networks for rapid repairs and ​bulk order discounts for chains. Designed for ​hospitality sector uniformity and ​corporate campus branding, they integrate ​ADA-compliant mounting systems and ​24/7 technical support.

The idea of the 4 '' backsplash was replaced by a wall completely covered by tile, that allows you to deploy more complete designs and reduce the paint spaces that are often a headache to keep them as new.

Designed by Black + Vernooy, built by Schatz Homes Designed to accommodate the clients' desire for a house that "sits beautifully and confidently" on its dramatic ridge-top site, the Mirador Residence takes full advantage of the site's natural terracing and sweeping Hill Country views by providing seamless transitions to its generous outdoor living spaces. The plan expresses the owner’s casual lifestyle and need for a variety of spaces strongly connected to the outdoors. Central Texas materials, such as native limestone and aromatic cedar, are chosen for their regional appropriateness and are deployed and detailed in ways designed to further integrate the house with its natural surroundings. The house comprises approximately 5900 square feet of living space wrapped around a hillside courtyard, and was completed in 2005.

Our client's central stairwell is dramatically lit by a custom domed acrylic skylight. They soon discovered that the stairwell became too bright and hot, especially during summer months. The challenge was to control the temperature and glare without overheating the acrylic of the skylight or compromising the elegant character of the stairway. The solution is a nearly 12’ long x 8’ wide horizontal OpenLight shade that operates with the push of a button. White/white 3% open fabric stops 97% of the light while allowing sufficient light to brighten the stairway. It also minimizes heating falling into the stairwell while letting enough heat dissipate so as not to overheat the skylight. The fabric itself has a fiberglass substrate so that it can withstand the heat without stretching. OpenLight shades are fabricated in the Creative Windows Ann Arbor plant and are available in an exceptionally wide selection of fabrics and creative applications. Shade shown here is partially deployed to highlight the dramatic stairwell and interesting architecture of the home. The white fabric of the shade matches the shade fabric used throughout the house. The white casing blends with the wall and trim color. The shade is an elegant solution to the problem that complements the homes modern aesthetic. Best of all, our client now can enjoy their stairway year-round. Our client purchased a lakeside home in Fenton, MI that features a central stairwell that is dramatically lit by a custom 12’ long x8’ wide domed skylight. Positioned over the entry stairwell and running the entire length of the foyer below, they soon discovered that the stairwell became too bright and hot, especially during summer months. The challenge was to control the temperature and glare without compromising the clean lines and elegant character of the home’s main entry. The solution was an expansive motorized screen shade that operates with the simple push of a button. The selected shade cloth, in 3% openness, stops 97% of the harsh light while allowing sufficient brightness in the stairway. The white color not only compliments the home’s interior finishes but serves to reflect heat that would otherwise fall into the stairwell, without overheating the acrylic skylight. The fabric itself has a fiberglass substrate and can withstand the heat without stretching, and the unique shading system features a zippered design that holds the shade cloth perfectly taut, regardless of the expansive coverage required. The shade, shown here, is partially deployed to highlight the dramatic stairwell and reveal the interesting architecture of the domed skylight above. The shade is an elegant solution to the problem that not only compliments the homes modern aesthetic but allows our client to enjoy their stairway year-round.

Designed By: Black + Vernooy Built By: Schatz Homes Designed to accommodate the clients' desire for a house that "sits beautifully and confidently" on its dramatic ridge-top site, the Mirador Residence takes full advantage of the site's natural terracing and sweeping Hill Country views by providing seamless transitions to its generous outdoor living spaces. The plan expresses the owner’s casual lifestyle and need for a variety of spaces strongly connected to the outdoors. Central Texas materials, such as native limestone and aromatic cedar, are chosen for their regional appropriateness and are deployed and detailed in ways designed to further integrate the house with its natural surroundings. The house comprises approximately 5900 square feet of living space wrapped around a hillside courtyard, and was completed in 2005.

Interior view with awning deployed. Notice the lighter colors in the striped fabric illuminating but still creating 100% shade.
Mid-sized elegant backyard patio photo in Los Angeles

Adding a penthouse perch to this 1899 row house with a harbor view demanded unusual tactics. To circumvent municipal limitations on floor area, a section of floor was removed from one level and “transferred” to the roof as a new studio space. To comply with local height limitations, an innovative structure of solid wood studs was deployed to reduce floor and ceiling thicknesses to the bare minimum. Aside from creating the desired rooftop refuge, these gymnastics also created a dynamic cascade of interior living spaces for an urban designer and his family. Photos by Bruce Buck

This home located in the Lely community of Naples is using AstroGuard hurricane fabric for its storm protection. They chose AstroGuard because they could leave it deployed during the entire hurricane season while they were away.

Roll-down hurricane screens fully deployed and closed on a Palm Bay FL home. Roll-down screens provide impact-rated storm protection and can be easily raised or lowered as needed. Licensed storm protection installers serving Palm Bay and all of Brevard County FL.

Landscape and design by Jpm Landscape
Design ideas for a landscaping in San Francisco.

Designed by Black + Vernooy, built by Schatz Homes Designed to accommodate the clients' desire for a house that "sits beautifully and confidently" on its dramatic ridge-top site, the Mirador Residence takes full advantage of the site's natural terracing and sweeping Hill Country views by providing seamless transitions to its generous outdoor living spaces. The plan expresses the owner’s casual lifestyle and need for a variety of spaces strongly connected to the outdoors. Central Texas materials, such as native limestone and aromatic cedar, are chosen for their regional appropriateness and are deployed and detailed in ways designed to further integrate the house with its natural surroundings. The house comprises approximately 5900 square feet of living space wrapped around a hillside courtyard, and was completed in 2005.