Michael Nicholson

Shannon McGrath

Upper balcony with outdoor seating and sleek railing captures wide-open views of Lake LBJ under a vibrant Texas sunset sky.

Ryan Gamma

La terraza abierta al patio de manzana.

David Zaitz Photography Floating 23 stories above the hustle & bustle of Los Angeles, out on this 1200 sf balcony, one can take in a unobstructed view of the Hollywood sign and city lights.

A tropical penthouse retreat that is the epitome of Miami luxury. With stylish bohemian influences, a vibrant and colorful palette, and sultry textures blended into every element.

Terrasse des Oliviers

Effect Home Builders Ltd. Awards Received for this Project: National Green Home Award from Canadian Home Builders Association Provincial Green Home Award from Canadian Home Builders Association - Alberta Sustainable Award from Alberta Chapter of American Concrete Institute Awards of Excellence in Concrete Best Infill Project from the Green Home of the Year Awards Alberta Emerald Awards Finalist Tomato Kitchen Design Award - Runner Up

Our long-time clients wanted a bit of outdoor entertainment space at their Boston penthouse, and while there were some challenges due to location and footprint, we agreed to help. The views are amazing as this space overlooks the harbor and Boston’s bustling Seaport below. With Logan Airport just on the other side of the Boston Harbor, the arriving jets are a mesmerizing site as their lights line up in preparation to land. The entire space we had to work with is less than 10 feet wide and 45 feet long (think bowling-alley-lane dimensions), so we worked extremely hard to get as much programmable space as possible without forcing any of the areas. The gathering spots are delineated by granite and IPE wood floor tiles supported on a custom pedestal system designed to protect the rubber roof below. The gas grill and wine fridge are installed within a custom-built IPE cabinet topped by jet-mist granite countertops. This countertop extends to a slightly-raised bar area for the ultimate view beyond and terminates as a waterfall of granite meets the same jet-mist floor tiles… custom-cut and honed to match, of course. Moving along the length of the space, the floor transitions from granite to wood, and is framed by sculptural containers and plants. Low-voltage lighting warms the space and creates a striking display that harmonizes with the city lights below. Once again, the floor transitions, this time back to granite in the seating area consisting of two counter-height chairs. "This purposeful back-and-forth of the floor really helps define the space and our furniture choices create these niches that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional.” - Russell The terrace concludes with a large trough planter filled with ornamental grasses in the summer months and a seasonal holiday arrangements throughout the winter. An ‘L’-shaped couch offers a spot for multiple guests to relax and take in the sounds of a custom sound system — all hidden and out of sight — which adds to the magical feel of this ultimate night spot.