Residential backyard

A backyard designed as one more room: in-ground pool, pergola, outdoor kitchen and a play area for the children.

The context

In a residential neighbourhood of Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, near Québec City, a family wants to enjoy its yard all summer. The lot is surrounded by neighbours: it needed privacy without closing the space in.

The concept

The yard is organized around the pool, enclosed by a glass guardrail that keeps the view open. A large terrace in light-coloured pavers brings together the dining area, the outdoor kitchen and a pergola that provides shade. A play structure occupies one corner of the lot, and a cedar hedge backed with ornamental grasses provides privacy all around.

Our work

Scaliance Studio designed the layout for a landscaping company, and produced the images that present it: an aerial perspective, a bird's-eye plan and two eye-level views, of the patio and under the pergola. The client sees the project before construction and approves the materials with full knowledge.

At a glance

• In-ground pool and glass guardrail
• Pergola, outdoor kitchen and dining area
• Cedar hedge and ornamental grasses for privacy