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Like many other US courts of this was covered with long grass. And as it is also understood to dry climates, it must give up the idea one day. The home owner wanted to remove the grass and instead of running one of the most dynamic features. There should always be a place where children can run and play freely. The landscape Brennan Cox got the job. He has extensive experience in the design of urban projects, but this was his first job. Home at a glance: Who lives here: A woman with her three children City: Menlo Park, California architecture: Office Works Ground Size: The farm – 557 Quaratmeter, terrace 8 meters deep, 4.5 meters wide and 2 meters high of the year renovation: 2013 display

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Cox kept the display pretty simple concept. He wanted to avoid using too many moving parts. Instead, the materials should be made of the layers and creative design. A dining room and common living room is already open in the garden and lawn. The terrace was functional, but not inviting enough. In areas like California, the interior is made out of fundamental importance. Why is the first thing Cox has begun to build a porch ipe wood. This should be the same level as the interior floor. Removing the gate of the gradation transition appeared to be a smooth transition. The outdoor area is much more welcoming. Cox grew at the fence line and terrace avoid visual break between terrace, floor and fence. At the point where the porch meets the fence, of course, was kniffig. Instead of an abrupt end he chose to expand here in the level (about 2 meters). Layer materials and creative design The vertical part of the terrace offers integrated project to rear bank. Cox also inserted here succulent and dragging the entire wall structure along. An awning has overshadowed the bank. A UV-resistant fabric by Serge Ferrari slides easily over a cable and light structure is a kind of curtain. Cox says there's a lot to go back to the construction of this project. We worked with manufacturers to carry everything on track. Somehow to the terrace of the delicate point. Once it was finished yet, the rest of the vertical part of the terrace somehow gathered easily. Serves integrated return for Bank project The mere appearance was also included in the court. Concrete stones lead visitors to the track in the house. Cox replaced the lawn with a mixture of native grasses In this photo you can see the free form design bricks. This long stretch of the side yard to the back of the court. Small hydro Ipe provide a particularly interesting phenomenon of the way. Flexible form stones The design is very simple and the materials fall to the bottom. The genius of the design is the pace and habits. So Cox shows that you can create a very upscale look without Carrara marble or similar. The concrete blocks are also present in the court, where they were also surrounded by native plants that require little water. This pebbled courtyard still leaves plenty of room for spontaneous meetings and games. Area meetings and spontaneous play Airy Hofzaun wooden slats