Marion Brenner Photography
Example of a large minimalist front yard stone full sun patio design in San Francisco with a fire pit

Tuscan galley kitchen photo in Orange County with an island

Large contemporary beige two-story glass house exterior idea in Los Angeles

Example of a transitional home design design in Chicago

Product: Authentic Limestone for Exterior Living Spaces. Ancient Surfaces Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com The design of external living spaces is known as the 'Al Fresco' design style as it is called in Italian. 'Al Fresco' translates into 'the open' or 'the cool/fresh exterior'. Customizing a fully functional outdoor kitchen, pizza oven, BBQ, fireplace or Jacuzzi pool spa all out of old reclaimed Mediterranean stone pieces is no easy task and shouldn’t be created out of the lowest common denominator of building materials such as concrete, Indian slates or Turkish travertine. The one thing you can bet the farmhouse on is that when the entire process unravels and when your outdoor living space materializes from the architects rendering to real life, you will be guaranteed a true Mediterranean living experience if your choice of construction material was as authentic and possible to the Southern Mediterranean regions. We believe that the coziness of your surroundings brought about by the creative usage of our antique stone elements will only amplify that authenticity. whether you are enjoying a relaxing time soaking the sun inside one of our Jacuzzi spa stone fountains or sharing unforgettable memories with family and friends while baking your own pizzas in one of our outdoor BBQ pizza ovens, our stone designs will always evoke in most a feeling of euphoria and exultation that one only gets while being on vacation is some exotic European island surrounded with the pristine beauty of indigenous nature and ancient architecture...

This ridge roof (kirizuma) style tea house, which has posts partly submerged in a koi pond, is constructed with Port Orford cedar. The tearoom is 4-1/2 tatami mats or approx. 9' square. The interior includes a closet kitchen (mizuya) and an alcove for displaying art (tokonoma). The tea house is enclosed by sliding shoji doors and surrounded by a veranda (engawa).

Photo by Emily Kennedy Photo
Family room - large cottage enclosed light wood floor and beige floor family room idea in Chicago with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Michael Hospelt Architect: Keith Anding
Patio - contemporary concrete patio idea in San Francisco with a pergola

Ryan Garvin
Inspiration for a coastal sunroom remodel in Orange County with a glass ceiling

Ryann Ford
This is an example of a contemporary partial sun concrete paver landscaping in Austin with a fire pit.

Nat Rea Photography
Transitional backyard concrete paver patio container garden photo in Boston with a pergola

Elliott Johnson Photographer
Farmhouse gray two-story gable roof idea in San Luis Obispo

Tricia Shay Photography
Example of a large trendy courtyard concrete patio design in Milwaukee with no cover

Beach contemporary design featuring custom succulent wall planters, drought tolerant plants, permeable paving, fruit trees and outdoor rooms
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary partial sun backyard brick landscaping in Orange County.

Tropical white one-story wood gable roof idea in Miami

Rosenberg Kolb Architects is proud to announce our renovation of a 1747 timber frame house on Nantucket Island, completed in 2011. The first historic renovation project in Nantucket to receive LEED Gold status. The project was given a Grand Award by Eco Home Magazine in July, 2011. The project included: Restructuring the foundations to align and stabilize the structure in addition to providing for a new insulated crawl space; A 260 square foot addition for a kitchen, bath, and new entry; New cedar shingles, roof shingles, and restored historic windows; The house met the strict regulations of Nantucket's Historic District. On the inside, LEED Gold certification was met through: High R-value insulation and reduced air leakage; High efficiency heating, air conditioning, plumbing fixtures, and appliances; Low-emission paints and finishes as well as a clay wall finish; Using reclaimed materials from the original house and other sites. The project has been published in: N Magazine July 2011 Eco Home Magazine July 2011 New England Home June 2011

Jim Bartsch
Inspiration for a transitional white gable roof remodel in Santa Barbara

Large minimalist concrete paver screened-in back porch photo in Dallas with a roof extension

Luxury owner bath with soaking tub.
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