Reformed Presbyterian Home 2344 Perrysville Avenue Courtyard Design Concept October 09 2008
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
Reformed Presbyterian Home
Courtyard: Plan View Bench Deck Existing Tree Existing Tree
Masonry Wall Railing French Doors Decorative Drain Ornamental Tree 2
RPH Courtyard Concept Design Railroad Crossties Stairs Raised Planting Bed
Timber Wall
Raised Planting Bed Seat Wall Planting Island Decorative Drain
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Courtyard: Upper Tier The design concept plan proposes the upper tier to gain approximately 675 sq ft. Existing Design: 325 sq ft New Conceptual Design: 1000 sq ft
Perspective view of the upper tier.
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RPH Courtyard Concept Design
An example of a movable raised planting bed. Railing examples for upper tier or the gate on each end of the stairs.
Recycled plastic benches that can be placed on both the upper and lower tiers of the garden.
Existing tree will remain.
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Courtyard: Planted Terraces
View of the terraces from the stairs.
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RPH Courtyard Concept Design
Existing Timber can be reused to build the upper tier wall.
Existing Oak will remain as a focal point of the courtyard. Lower terraces walls can be built from existing materials or masonry units shown to the right. 7
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Courtyard: Lower Tier
View of the lower tier.
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RPH Courtyard Concept Design
Railing around planting islands
Focal Point Area: This planting bed is a great place for an ornamental tree or water feature.
This seat wall has a dual function, it can be used for relaxing and active gardening for residents.
An example of a decorative drain for the courtyard. 9
The lower tier entrance door can be widened to a decorative french door to entrance the view for the indoor viewer.
Courtyard Design Concept October 09 2008