Outdoor Deck Design
Architecture by Andre Fontaine Well conceived outdoor decks helps connect the inside with the outside, something that architects and designers have been wrestling with forever. Think about stoops, foyers, center halls, breezeways, porte-cocheres, front porches, back porches, wrap around porches and our own modern contribution, the deck. As the concept of outdoor rooms continues to evolve before our eyes, our vision of what a deck can be is following right along.
This one is on two levels, the "active level" has the hot tub, cooking and eating areas, the "passive level" has a hammock (as seen in the first image). The multi-station outdoor space has one other semi-private feature, an outdoor shower, which is hidden inside the "tower" section. The shower is plumbed so the lines can be drained in the winter to prevent freezing.
Image Courtesy of Anne Gummerson
This screened-in version picks up the contemporary lines of the house and takes things to the next level by employing a dramatically angled shed-style roof. The project was folded into a major renovation project at the house that also included the kitchen, master bedroom and garage. To disturb less earth the architect opted to use sonotubes (concrete pilings) for the foundation as opposed to pouring a full footer. The end result is a beautiful link to the natural world.
Image Courtesy of Inscape Studio
Here's another screened in modern deck. Because the house is located in a suburban neighborhood the design was conceived using a combination of slats and planks to provide privacy and highlight pleasant views. To give the structure a modern look, the architect called for a dramatic, “butterfly” roof. The V-shape helps gather rain water in barrels and it’s open which lets in more light. This one is located off the kitchen which makes it the perfect spot for dining alfresco. The builders even laid screening under the floor to keep creepy crawlies entering from below. Pulling the deck away from the house preserved the amount of daylight coming into the kitchen. Some basic cabinets and a counter top make the space a great place for entertaining. Use your
outdoor deck design
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