Our client sought an outdoor space for relaxing and entertaining that would enlarge the footprint of an existing deck.
Inspiration for a large modern backyard ground level cable railing deck remodel in New York with a fire pit and a pergola

The rail lighting and gas fire together create an inviting ambiance for the lower portion of the deck.
Deck - large modern backyard ground level cable railing deck idea in New York with a fire pit and a pergola

The Atherton House is a family compound for a professional couple in the tech industry, and their two teenage children. After living in Singapore, then Hong Kong, and building homes there, they looked forward to continuing their search for a new place to start a life and set down roots. The site is located on Atherton Avenue on a flat, 1 acre lot. The neighboring lots are of a similar size, and are filled with mature planting and gardens. The brief on this site was to create a house that would comfortably accommodate the busy lives of each of the family members, as well as provide opportunities for wonder and awe. Views on the site are internal. Our goal was to create an indoor- outdoor home that embraced the benign California climate. The building was conceived as a classic “H” plan with two wings attached by a double height entertaining space. The “H” shape allows for alcoves of the yard to be embraced by the mass of the building, creating different types of exterior space. The two wings of the home provide some sense of enclosure and privacy along the side property lines. The south wing contains three bedroom suites at the second level, as well as laundry. At the first level there is a guest suite facing east, powder room and a Library facing west. The north wing is entirely given over to the Primary suite at the top level, including the main bedroom, dressing and bathroom. The bedroom opens out to a roof terrace to the west, overlooking a pool and courtyard below. At the ground floor, the north wing contains the family room, kitchen and dining room. The family room and dining room each have pocketing sliding glass doors that dissolve the boundary between inside and outside. Connecting the wings is a double high living space meant to be comfortable, delightful and awe-inspiring. A custom fabricated two story circular stair of steel and glass connects the upper level to the main level, and down to the basement “lounge” below. An acrylic and steel bridge begins near one end of the stair landing and flies 40 feet to the children’s bedroom wing. People going about their day moving through the stair and bridge become both observed and observer. The front (EAST) wall is the all important receiving place for guests and family alike. There the interplay between yin and yang, weathering steel and the mature olive tree, empower the entrance. Most other materials are white and pure. The mechanical systems are efficiently combined hydronic heating and cooling, with no forced air required.

This gorgeous multi level custom deck build features an upper deck area with stairs leading the main deck. The main deck area offers privacy with a covered cabana with screen. Just off the cabana is the main sun bathing area with steps leading to a beautiful pool.

This gorgeous multi level custom deck build features an upper deck area with stairs leading the main deck. The main deck area offers privacy with a covered cabana with screen. Just off the cabana is the main sun bathing area with steps leading to a beautiful pool.

This gorgeous multi level custom deck build features an upper deck area with stairs leading the main deck. The main deck area offers privacy with a covered cabana with screen. Just off the cabana is the main sun bathing area with steps leading to a beautiful pool.

This gorgeous multi level custom deck build features an upper deck area with stairs leading the main deck. The main deck area offers privacy with a covered cabana with screen. Just off the cabana is the main sun bathing area with steps leading to a beautiful pool.

This gorgeous multi level custom deck build features an upper deck area with stairs leading the main deck. The main deck area offers privacy with a covered cabana with screen. Just off the cabana is the main sun bathing area with steps leading to a beautiful pool.

This gorgeous multi level custom deck build features an upper deck area with stairs leading the main deck. The main deck area offers privacy with a covered cabana with screen. Just off the cabana is the main sun bathing area with steps leading to a beautiful pool.

This gorgeous multi level custom deck build features an upper deck area with stairs leading the main deck. The main deck area offers privacy with a covered cabana with screen. Just off the cabana is the main sun bathing area with steps leading to a beautiful pool.

This gorgeous multi level custom deck build features an upper deck area with stairs leading the main deck. The main deck area offers privacy with a covered cabana with screen. Just off the cabana is the main sun bathing area with steps leading to a beautiful pool.

This gorgeous multi level custom deck build features an upper deck area with stairs leading the main deck. The main deck area offers privacy with a covered cabana with screen. Just off the cabana is the main sun bathing area with steps leading to a beautiful pool.

This gorgeous multi level custom deck build features an upper deck area with stairs leading the main deck. The main deck area offers privacy with a covered cabana with screen. Just off the cabana is the main sun bathing area with steps leading to a beautiful pool.

The step lighting and LEDs around the perimeter allow the homeowners to enjoy their deck day or night. Designed & built by Jim Odom at Archadeck Austin. Photo Credit: Kristian Alveo & TimberTown

Deck - contemporary deck idea in Philadelphia

Designed and built by Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc. © Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc./Charles W. Bowers
Elegant deck photo in DC Metro

In collaboration with M-Projects, Larson Shores worked as architect of record with Amir Mortazavi to renovate and expand an existing two story home by adding two additional levels capturing views of the Golden Gate Bridge, downtown San Francisco, and the Pacific Heights Neighborhood. Light, both natural and created, envelopes each room where open spaces flow seamlessly between the outdoors and the interior. The home, with a panoramic roof-top deck, is a contemporary showpiece built with exacting precision. The use of natural materials and the highest end finishes create a warm, inspiring environment in which art and technology blend.

This AZEK deck design in Harvest finish was built to replace the clients’ original wood deck. The original deck had limited space, and felt closed off from the expansive backyard, which includes a pool. Our new low-maintenance deck design is not only larger, but now flows into the expanse beyond the back of the home, providing cohesion between the pool and the home. This AZEK deck also features low-maintenance Westbury railings on the top level and built-in bench seating on the bottom. An extra-wide deck stair maintains the open feel.

This AZEK deck design in Harvest finish was built to replace the clients’ original wood deck. The original deck had limited space, and felt closed off from the expansive backyard, which includes a pool. Our new low-maintenance deck design is not only larger, but now flows into the expanse beyond the back of the home, providing cohesion between the pool and the home. This AZEK deck also features low-maintenance Westbury railings on the top level and built-in bench seating on the bottom. An extra-wide deck stair maintains the open feel.