Photo of a traditional landscaping in Chicago.

Example of a mid-sized classic backyard stone patio design in Portland Maine with a fire pit and no cover

Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture & COCO Gallery. Post processing by Isabella Li.
This is an example of a small modern drought-tolerant and partial sun side yard stone water fountain landscape in Orange County.

For more photos of this project see: LEBLANC
Inspiration for a large modern backyard stone and rectangular lap pool remodel in San Francisco

Example of a large mountain style formal and open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor great room design with a stone fireplace, a corner fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Michael Patrick Porter, AIA
This is an example of a mediterranean front yard stone landscaping in Santa Barbara.

Design ideas for a large transitional backyard stone formal garden in New York.

William Carson Joyce
This is an example of a rustic landscaping in Santa Barbara.

In Seattle's Fremont neighborhood SCJ Studio designed a new landscape to surround and set off a contemporary home by Coates Design Architects. The narrow spaces around the tall home needed structure and organization, and a thoughtful approach to layout and space programming. A concrete patio was installed with a Paloform Bento gas fire feature surrounded by lush, northwest planting. A horizontal board cedar fence provides privacy from the street and creates the cozy feeling of an outdoor room among the trees. LED low-voltage lighting by Kichler Lighting adds night-time warmth . Photography by: Miranda Estes Photography

Mid-sized elegant backyard patio kitchen photo in Los Angeles with a roof extension and decking

Inspiration for a craftsman backyard wood and concrete paver beige patio kitchen remodel in San Francisco with a pergola

The patio and fire pit align with the kitchen and dining area of the home and flows outward from the redone existing deck.
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless backyard concrete paver patio remodel in Milwaukee with no cover and a fire pit

The owners requested that their home harmonize with the spirit of the surrounding Colorado mountain setting and enhance their outdoor recreational lifestyle - while reflecting their contemporary architectural tastes. The site was burdened with a myriad of strict design criteria enforced by the neighborhood covenants and architectural review board. Creating a distinct design challenge, the covenants included a narrow interpretation of a “mountain style” home which established predetermined roof pitches, glazing percentages and material palettes - at direct odds with the client‘s vision of a flat-roofed, glass, “contemporary” home. Our solution finds inspiration and opportunities within the site covenant’s strict definitions. It promotes and celebrates the client’s outdoor lifestyle and resolves the definition of a contemporary “mountain style” home by reducing the architecture to its most basic vernacular forms and relying upon local materials. The home utilizes a simple base, middle and top that echoes the surrounding mountains and vegetation. The massing takes its cues from the prevalent lodgepole pine trees that grow at the mountain’s high altitudes. These pine trees have a distinct growth pattern, highlighted by a single vertical trunk and a peaked, densely foliated growth zone above a sparse base. This growth pattern is referenced by placing the wood-clad body of the home at the second story above an open base composed of wood posts and glass. A simple peaked roof rests lightly atop the home - visually floating above a triangular glass transom. The home itself is neatly inserted amongst an existing grove of lodgepole pines and oriented to take advantage of panoramic views of the adjacent meadow and Continental Divide beyond. The main functions of the house are arranged into public and private areas and this division is made apparent on the home’s exterior. Two large roof forms, clad in pre-patinated zinc, are separated by a sheltering central deck - which signals the main entry to the home. At this connection, the roof deck is opened to allow a cluster of aspen trees to grow – further reinforcing nature as an integral part of arrival. Outdoor living spaces are provided on all levels of the house and are positioned to take advantage of sunrise and sunset moments. The distinction between interior and exterior space is blurred via the use of large expanses of glass. The dry stacked stone base and natural cedar cladding both reappear within the home’s interior spaces. This home offers a unique solution to the client’s requests while satisfying the design requirements of the neighborhood covenants. The house provides a variety of indoor and outdoor living spaces that can be utilized in all seasons. Most importantly, the house takes its cues directly from its natural surroundings and local building traditions to become a prototype solution for the “modern mountain house”. Overview Ranch Creek Ranch Winter Park, Colorado Completion Date October, 2007 Services Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture

Inspiration for a modern pool remodel in New York

Example of a classic double front door design in Austin with beige walls and a black front door

Galina Coada Photography
Rustic two-story wood gable roof idea in Atlanta

French Inspired Pool and Landscape by Marco Romani, RLA - Landscape Architect. Design and Construction of Entire Property by: Arrow
Inspiration for a timeless backyard stone patio kitchen remodel in Chicago

Kibo Group of Missoula provided architectural services, part of the Rocky Mountain Homes family of companies, Shannon Callaghan Interior Design of Missoula provided extensive consultative services during the project. This dovetail log home and rustic accents such as exposed beams, log posts and timber trusses all work in concert to make this home a living piece of art. Hamilton, MT