FUNCTIONALITY
A screened, sheltered, bluestone patio just off the extended kitchen and dining room space with Loewen glass door wall extends the living space outdoors.
The motorized pergola louvers, integrated gutters and motorized Phantom Screen walls protect users from rain and bugs in the evening and on wet days.
Multiple electric heaters and a custom gas fire table ensure comfort on cool days.
The motorized screens can be raised to integrate the sheltered area with the open patio for larger gatherings.
The patio can be accessed directly from the doors to the side of the kitchen addition or via the screened patio room.
Solid Bluestone steps provide direct access to the lakefront yard.
AESTHETICS
- The bronze, louvered roof pergola and cream colored columns beautifully complement the home’s interior décor.
- This well-lit space is accentuated with ample rope lighting, decorative wall sconces and a custom gas fire feature to produce a pleasant ambiance when the sun goes down.
- Replacing the wood deck with an elevated patio and planting beds enhances the enjoyment of the garden from inside and outside the home.
- Downspouts from the house and the pergola disappear within the pergola’s architectural columns for a clean, simple look that is highly functional.
- The natural stone patio steps and the curved retaining wall creates a timeless and beautiful transition to the wooded lakefront property.
INNOVATION
CRAFTSMANSHIP
Custom pergola columns were designed to support the structure and conceal downspouts, wiring and the mechanicals for the pergola and screens.
Pavers were installed on clear, angular aggregate with polymetric sand in the joints for superior drainage and durability.
PROBLEM SOLVING
The pergola’s louvers are oriented perpendicular to the house to enable maximum sunlight to stream indoors.
Disappearing Phantom Screen walls rise to integrate a sheltered area with open patio at the lakefront property.
A moisture sensor automatically closes the louvers in the rain and opens after precipitation for optimal ventilation.
