Uniquely located on a compact corner lot overlooking the Charles River, our clients requested private, outdoor space for cooking, dining & entertaining that would still keep river views open from the elevated house. Our solution is this crisp, outdoor kitchen composed with the warmly contrasting materials of wood & concrete.

A road & public footpath lie not 15’ from the dining table and yet - thanks to the kitchen screen and a layer of native planting - the patio feels private & serene. The kitchen incorporates a Big Green Egg grill & pleasing wood storage while providing plenty of counter space for food prep & presentation, and even benches for guests to perch upon. On the far side of the house we took advantage of the southern exposure and designed a kitchen garden with raised beds for herbs & vegetables and trellises to espalier fruit trees.

IDDLA worked with Wellesley’s Wetland Protection Committee to ensure that our improvements supported the health of the river buffer by using lush, native plantings & permeable surfaces.