Top, Right: To create a rich design on the grand patio that did not look busy, 30"x30"
Aberdeen slabs were installed in a 45 degree checkerboard pattern: each square made up
of four slabs bordered with Villagio pavers in onyx black.
Middle: Chantilly masonry was selected to veneer all the vertical surfaces in the pavilion. Its
roof was constructed with Douglas fir lumber from British Columbia. It had to be built and
stained on the ground first, and then set onto the wood trusses with a crane.
Bottom: All the pathways are constructed of shale grey Villagio pavers in a linear pattern
to achieve an old cobblestone look. Onyx black pavers make up the banding. To facilitate a
permeable base, aluminum crosstie edging* was installed in between the pavers every 4 to 5
feet and tied into the in-ground aluminum edging that ran all along the walkway. The owners
opted for the crosstie edging, which goes underneath and between the pavers and keeps them
in place without the need for traditional edging. The fountain was constructed with Baltimore
double-sided retaining wall. Oasis Irrigation installed the water works. *For more information on
aluminum crosstie edging, visit http://www.landscapeonline.com/research/article.php/27484 .
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picture perfect food destination as is needed for any Italian family. Pavilions of
different heights were suggested to break up the space in smaller livable areas.
Baltimore double-sided retaining walls in brushed pewter were chosen to create
the multi-level pavilions. It was selected for its double-sided texture as well as
its color and texture coordination with the Aberdeen slabs. To maintain a sense