The main goal of this exterior remodel was to provide a larger outside living space for entertaining and family gatherings. The client's dream was to raise the existing deck, which had been blocked by a new addition at a neighboring residence, to recapture the view of the Santa Fe and Jemez mountains.

Along with adding more space, we wanted to design this area to be more than a deck and instead a more functional exterior living space for the family and their needs. To do this, we created a covered patio space below the extended deck that would include a small storage area, a wash area for the couple's two large Black Labs, a space for a TV, infrared heaters, ambient lighting, and updated landscaping with natural stone and a water feature.

Our clients have young grand children, so determining how to maintain access from the upper to lower deck included considering the safety and functionality of the new staircase. Additionally, this client also wanted to maintain access from the exterior front of the house to the exterior back, as well as access to a detached guest house. Creativity, attention to detail, and quality in conjunction with careful management while working together with wonderful clients resulted in a successful and excellent project.

In collaboration with architect John Padilla.