The owner’s goal was to develop an outdoor patio space to take the place of an old, undersized, high maintenance wood deck. A paver patio was suggested with seat walls to reduce maintenance and improve the overall aesthetic appearance of the space.

The design solution utilized carefully articulated paver quilting to develop spaces within the patio and also introduced a seat wall around the perimeter of the patio to not only enclose the patio but also to provide overflow seating while entertaining large groups.

The patio is adequately sized to accommodate multiple tables and chairs and creates a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Outdoor lighting was incorporated into the seat walls and pillars as well as accent lights on adjacent trees to bring the patio to life at night.

All the features implemented in this outdoor living space enhance the owner’s enjoyment of the completed project. The new patio essentially functions as an extension of the indoor dining/living room space.

This project had many obstacles to overcome not only in design but also in implementation. Site access, steep slop (1:1 slope) and existing trees all posed interesting challenges.

The owner's project program included a natural lannon stone outcropping appearance, stair access to the lakefront and a seating area for viewing the lake. All elements were ultimatly integrated into the design.