slhl BEFORE & AFTER
Sunny Days Ahead A covered pavilion makes summer fun in and out of the sun even cooler. By Melissa Mauzy Photography by Kim Dillon Contractor Ladd Suydam Architect Art & Architecture, Inc.
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With plans underway to transform their back yard into an urban oasis, city homeowners knew that installing a pool also created a need for a shaded entertainment space to maximize its usability. Ladd Suydam, owner of Ladd Suydam Contracting, served as general contractor and builder on the project working in conjunction with architect Mark O’Bryan, Art & Architecture Inc. The two have worked together on many projects and both have extensive knowledge of historic homes. It was imperative that the new pavilion tie in with the historic details of the house. The homeowners wanted a covered outdoor area to function as sun shade as well as an entertainment and leisure spot. An adjacent poured patio enhances the outdoor living space with an outdoor grill, seating area and garden. The
original design of the house naturally dictated where the patio and pavilion would be built with the poured patio just off the back of the home. The pavilion was placed adjacent to the garage due to the lack of windows or penetrations to the house structure. “The open spot near the garage served as a good nook to get a usable space while not impeding on the yard,” Ladd explains. A masonry opening in the brick gives the homeowners access to the garage. For continuity, both outdoor spaces have stamped concrete poured patios. “The homeowners wanted a texture that was an upgrade to the monochromatic look of flat brushed concrete,” says Ladd. “With as much detail as was put to the pavilion build, it made sense to continue that throughout all the finishes.”
