Deck Redesign
Exploring how space can foster connection, relaxation, and immersion.
This project transforms an underused RV deck into an immersive outdoor retreat. Spatial planning, materiality, and atmosphere work together to create a space designed for gathering and shared experiences.
The Opportunity
The existing deck had the potential to become more than an outdoor space. Redesigning it around connection, relaxation, and immersion, the deck could bring the family back together and create a getaway from everyday.
Connection
Encourage meaningful family interaction through shared activities and gathering spaces.
Relaxation
Create a comfortable outdoor retreat for relaxing, gathering, and enjoying the lake.
immersion
Transport guests into a tropical escape through materials, lighting, and environmental details.
Spatial Ideation
Design Development
Zones
Thatched RoofingToo elevatedCongested spaceBetter stair access
Nautical RopesExplore
Testing different layouts to understand how the environment could support multiples zones.
Organize
Evaluating spatial relationships to improve movement, accessibility and overall use of the space
Stair LightingDevelop
Building on the refined layout by integrating details that reinforce the intended atmosphere and experience
Natural StoneString LightsThatched RoofingAtmosphere and Materiality
Primary
Coconut Tropical & Relaxed
Rum BarrelMaterial Palette
MangoTertiary
Tropical Teal
Overall Feel
Sunset Coral
Day to Night Versatility
Balances daytime energy with evening comfort
Evokes a vacation state of mind with vibrant colors
Inviting & Social
Warm tones encourage gathering and connection
Connected to Nature
Natural materials and colors celebrate the outdoors
Natural StoneTropical FoliageWoven RattanBambooTeak WoodNautical RopeWarm SandFinal Experience
Renders Assisted by AI