Vertical Patio in Seattle, Washington by PIQUE llc

Article source: PIQUE llc

This back yard patio situated on a small urban lot in Seattle provided an opportunity to explore how a very simple and contained architecture can animate a space and continually surprise and engage its owners.

The challenge was the client’s interest in adding a large amount of program (grill patio, hot tub, changing room, dining table, bar, stool, reading area, and security gates) while maintaining as much open area as possible.  The solution began with a calculation of the allowable building area in the back yard which was then transferred directly into two vertical planes.  Through a series of hinges and pivots, the individual bits of program are housed in these two vertical walls. Sun/shadow studies derived where the specific locations for the various programs would be within the composition of the wall.

Night view

• Architect: PIQUE llc
• Name of Project: Vertical Patio
• Location: Seattle, Washington
• Completed: 2007
• Built by: Gordon Carpenter Construction

The ability for occupants to control and transform their environment is the most fundamental way to interact with and affect the architectural event.  This vertical patio responds to a wide variety of needs and by doing so creates an atmosphere of circumstance that captures the occupants’ attention and immerses them in a powerful appreciation of the place they are in and the people they share it with.

Night view

Bar

Side view of bar

Corner

Closed view

Open view

Side View of gate

Stairs

Upper deck

Tags: Seattle, Washington

Category: Residential

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