Kessler Park Modern

Randy Angell, Designer The planning phase of this modern retreat was an intense collaboration that took place over the course of more than two years. The main challenge on the site was elevation. The southeast corner of the lot stands 5'6" above the threshold of the rear door, while the northeast corner dropped a full 2' below the threshold. The backyard was also long and narrow, sloping side-to-side and toward the house. The key to the design concept was to deftly place the project in to the slope, utilize the elevation changes, but not allow them to dominate the yard, or overwhelm the senses.