A Modern Cantilevered Pergola for Residential Design Project
The design project focused on the challenges of creating a cantilevered pergola for an outdoor kitchen. The existing screened enclosure around the pool deck presented a limitation in terms of available space. To address this, the team aimed to hide at least two of the support posts within the outdoor kitchen area. They explored various enclosed pergola design ideas and ultimately decided to integrate the columns into the design of the dining bar. This allowed for ample countertop seating along the perimeter of the patio.
The goal was to ensure that the entire outdoor kitchen, including the dining bar, would be covered by the shade of the overhead pergola. By embedding the columns into the counter structure, the team was able to cantilever the pergola roof over the stools, creating a shaded area. This cantilevered design not only provided cover for the seating but also extended the modernist aesthetic of the home to the farthest ends of the pool deck.