SPOTLIGHT PROJECT: GREENLAKE
GREENLAKE
The greater Seattle area offers many small urban backyards.
At Terrain, we can help transform your small, single-use space into a multi-purpose collection of outdoor rooms including a fire pit area, outdoor kitchen, edible garden and much more!
This client came to us as their existing retaining wall that was supporting over 25’ in height was about to fail and they wanted the major structural repair as well as a new versatile entry that carved out gardening and entertaining space. Finding the perfect blend of talent with Terrain in a team that could handle the complex new wall, engineering, geo-tecs and a permitting process with a site that had very tight access. The finished product tripled the use of the clients outdoor space creating several roomy areas with views for fireside entertaining and gardening areas that allowed the clients and their young family to safely enjoy the outdoors. Terrain used a new screening product from Australia that allowed us to create lightweight privacy screens with a maintenance free aluminum system.
Set across from busy Greenlake in Seattle the project had to be carefully coordinated to ensure that the adjoin properties remained intact and the pedestrian thoroughfare was kept safe.
Terrain developed a large deck space that seamlessly blended from the upper flat area to a elevated deck. Using concrete pavers the entire area feels like one open plaza. A custom gas fireplace was installed for the chilly evenings and outdoor accent lighting was installed to make it an incredible outdoor room.
The herb planters were a fun funky addition to add a vertical element and provide easy access for the edibles. Combining concrete, Corten steel and Aluminum Screening the area will be maintenance free for years to come.
Contact us today and see how Terrain can help make the most out of your space!
