Design ideas for a large contemporary backyard patio in New York with a fire feature, natural stone pavers and no cover.

Hudson River Valley House

Contemporary Patio, New York

From this angle one sees the central landscaped garden bounded by a structurally-glazed curtain wall system which provides unobstructed views to it from circulation space; corridors are located around this garden. Large sapele mahogany picture windows upstairs take advantage of expansive views and matching lift/roll doors below open to the patio. The facade is finished in custom-profile western red cedar siding treated with a bleaching oil that lightens its color and evens out changes from weathering. Walls facing the courtyard garden are clad in white GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) panels. The terrace flooring is flamed bluestone, and the fire pit is fabricated of stainless steel and bluestone.