Sexy M A K I N G CONCRETE VANITIES MARBLE, QUARTZ, ENGINEERED CONCRETE, SOAPSTONE COUNTERTOPS, & FURNITURE 910 - 2 33 - 9 6 2 9 www.bluewatersurfaces.com E N G I N E E R E D CO N C R E T E FO L LOW U S O N : marble falls The sound of trickling water permeates the outdoor space at this Verazzano Drive residence in Landfall. Designed and built by landscape architect David Donohue of Native Landscapes the space features two fountains. Both fountains, one in-ground featuring sculpted brass frogs and fish and another on the back wall of the fireplace, are focal points that Donohue placed at formal and informal entries from the front and rear of the existing home. Smooth travertine pavers underfoot add a level of polish to the gas-lit, wood-burning fireplace surrounded by a grouping of all-weather wicker that provides cozy, cushioned seating. Donohue’s backyard designs also suggest areas for the place-ment of incidental and chaise lounge groups. “It’s really all about circulation,” Donohue says, “not interfering with bumping into, ‘excuse me, pardon me’ stuff … with the kids running around and having their fun.” A three-stage out-door kitchen with wet bar, cooking surfaces and covered or open dining is also in the works at this location. The outdoor kitchen, built on the centerline of the parent home’s indoor kitchen and family room will fea-ture cement counter tops embedded with crushed bottle glass, an array of cooktops and smokers including an EGG smoker with a stainless steel insert, a conventional double burner, grill, work surfaces, refrigerated cooler drawers, and storage. Donohue matched new construction to the home’s exterior brick, added decorative keystones and changed the outside carriage lamps to match outdoor wall lanterns to unify the exterior look of primary and secondary structures. “I touch everything,” Donohue says. “Nothing goes beyond my purview.” february 2014 36 WBM
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