an Ipe deck was designed to step down to the blue stone patio with antique lions as guardians. Sonoma field stone walls and pedestals frame the patio and provide built-in seating and places to display small sculptures.

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Taragano Design & Build completed this second story addition in Berkeley, California. Going up rather than out was the only real option. The lot leaves almost no room to extend at grade without consuming the rear yard, which on a property this size is the most valuable space the house has. Building over the existing footprint added the square footage and left the yard intact. Adding a floor to a house built in this era means the existing structure has to carry a load it was never designed for. Framing and foundation both get evaluated before anything is drawn, and what the engineering finds determines whether the project is feasible at all. That work happens during design, not after permits. The roof was the visible decision. Rather than square off the new floor and cap it flat, a cross gable was run to match the pitch and form of the original. From the yard the house reads as a Craftsman that was always two stories, which is the difference between an addition and an obvious addition. The deck was built in two levels stepping down to the lawn. Holding the outer platform low keeps the yard usable from the house without a rail cutting the sight line, and the step gives the seating and dining areas separation without a wall. Licensed general contractor, CSLB #1143420. Diamond Certified.

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This outdoor retreat features -- what else -- but low-maintenance Fiberon composite decking! Barn doors cover the outdoor TV, while the heat lamp and fireplace provide comfort when the temperature drops. Find out where to buy Fiberon at https://www.fiberondecking.com/start-your-project/where-to-buy

Ipe decking surrounds the sunken tub. The room features charcoal gray Milestone walls and floors. Beyond is a shower with full-height windows. (Benjamin Benschneider / The Seattle Times)

An infinity edge pool with imported tile and a waterfall. The decks are Ipe. Built by Greg Neff of CGN Premier Lonestar
Example of a large minimalist courtyard custom-shaped infinity pool fountain design in Austin with decking

An infinity edge pool with imported tile and a waterfall. The decks are Ipe. Built by Greg Neff of CGN Premier Lonestar
Example of a large minimalist courtyard custom-shaped infinity pool fountain design in Austin with decking

An infinity edge pool with imported tile and a waterfall. The decks are Ipe. Built by Greg Neff of CGN Premier Lonestar
Inspiration for a large modern courtyard custom-shaped infinity pool fountain remodel in Austin with decking

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An infinity edge pool with imported tile and a waterfall. The decks are Ipe. Built by Greg Neff of CGN Premier Lonestar
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An infinity edge pool with imported tile and a waterfall. The decks are Ipe. Built by Greg Neff of CGN Premier Lonestar
Example of a large minimalist courtyard custom-shaped infinity pool fountain design in Austin with decking

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An infinity edge pool with imported tile and a waterfall. The decks are Ipe. Built by Greg Neff of CGN Premier Lonestar
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