Dear Contest Holder,
Hello and thank you for this opportunity.
I would like to tell you about my design approaches. To give a modern and cozy look to back yard, I used stone, pebbles, wooden deck, greenery elements in this layout. I tried to provide all your requirements about this new look. So, I placed lounge area near to the screen porch. Between screen porch and lounge area, there is a quiete and peaceful space to read or relax in hammock. In this layout, you still have 2 garden plots in a modern shape. The dining area is located between barbeque and lounge area which I think is the better when we consider the process (cook-eat-rest). The dining area is also highlighted with wooden deck. There is an empty space under the screen porch so I suggest to close it with a door using same material of facade. I tried to find plants and flowers living in Canada and represent them in my renderings.
This layout simply seperates the elements (circulations, garden plots, relaxing, lounge, dining) from each other using different materials, shapes etc. but reveal a well harmony within itself.
To show around better, there are perspective views from the windows and doors.
Also uploaded a video on youtube, please watch it with highest resolution.
Hope you like it.
BR,
