40th Annual Landscape Awards Program, Columbus, Ohio
Pavements, Merit Award by Dan Druffel, Inc., Maineville, OH. In a small but sophisticated space, this fireplace and patio make a big impact. The walkway of bluestone, edged in limestone, takes visitors from the driveway to this backyard retreat. The smooth finish of the pavers is echoed in the seat wall and pergola column piers. A rough-hewn cedar mantel works well with the strong lines of the pergola, and emphasizes the angles of the fireplace and its flanking walls. The cool tones of the quartzite patio material are well-suited to this shady spot, with lush groundcover and greenery. Red brick interspersed in the retaining walls adds a touch of old world elegance, and ties the new addition to the homes façade. Shingles on the fireplace almost exactly match those found on the home’s roof.