village retreat

Backyard garden with green grass, trimmed bushes, small trees, and blooming pink flowers surrounded by a dark gray wooden fence. A gray house with vinyl siding, outdoor lights, and a window is on the right. There are neighboring houses with different roofing styles in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

In German Village, the client acquired the property behind their home to create a private spa and guest retreat. Our design stitches the two sites together, with a water feature that doubles as a gathering moment and a threshold into the backyard “retreat.” A sequence of outdoor experiences unfolds as you move through the space.

Architectural plan of a backyard featuring areas labeled 'residence,' 'garage,' and 'retreat,' with landscaping elements including trees, shrubs, a pool, seating areas, and paved walkways.
A decorated outdoor patio with a table surrounded by chairs, potted plants, a brick pathway, and string lights overhead, set against a house with siding and large windows.
A backyard patio area with a white dining table surrounded by black and wooden chairs, a patterned outdoor rug, large leafy plants, a barbecue grill, a brick wall, and string lights hanging under a wooden pergola.
A modern outdoor dining patio with a white table, navy blue chairs, a decorative driftwood centerpiece, lush green plants with large leaves, and a background of a black wooden fence and a house with horizontal siding. String lights are hanging above
A landscaped yard featuring manicured bushes, a decorative sculpture, potted plants, a patio with furniture, and a house in the background.
A backyard patio with a white dining table, black chairs, and a patterned outdoor rug. Large green leafy plants and colorful flowers border the space. String lights hang from a wood pergola, and a gray grill is on the patio. The background features a
A house with white siding, three windows with flower boxes filled with colorful flowers, a small garden in front, and a grassy lawn with a stepping stone path.
A wooden bench with a natural armrest in an outdoor garden setting. Surrounding plants include a green bush and ferns. In the background, there is a wooden fence and some water lilies on a pond.
A backyard with a pond filled with water lilies. A small waterfall flowing into the pond, surrounded by green plants. There is a wooden deck with outdoor furniture and string lights. A house with brick and dark siding is in the background, with a sma
A backyard patio with a wooden deck, surrounded by greenery, flowers, and decorative plants. String lights hang above, and there is outdoor furniture in the background.
Wooden deck with a shadow on part of the surface, next to a pond with green water lilies and other plants.
A fountain with water splashing out into a pond surrounded by green plants.
Indoor patio with white sofa, beige armchair, modern ceiling fan, exposed wooden beams, artwork, greenery, and a view of neighboring houses outside.
Backyard patio with seating area, potted plants, and a water feature, surrounded by greenery and trees.

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Contributors:

Architect: Bill Hugus

Interior Design Support: Crimson Design Group

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