Minimalist Deck — Daniel Gehr

An old apple orchard site.

full CD set

full CD set

18’ long 1x6 ipe hardwood decking pattern iterations.

final decision which required additional blocking

final decision which required additional blocking

same pattern as prior image

same pattern as prior image

same pattern as prior image

same pattern as prior image

final decision which required additional blocking

same pattern as prior image

same pattern as prior image

full scale sketch feeling out if #10 screw heads will be too visually prominent

full scale sketch feeling out if #10 screw heads will be too visually prominent

detail axon to show the client what is keeping animals from getting underneath the deck

detail axon to show the client what is keeping animals from getting underneath the deck

custom cut furring strips account for bowed and out of plumb rim joists

custom cut furring strips account for bowed and out of plumb rim joists

detail to offer clients a hidden fastener option for mounting the skirting

detail to offer clients a hidden fastener option for mounting the skirting

full scale sketch feeling out if #10 screw heads will be too visually prominent

detail axon to show the client what is keeping animals from getting underneath the deck

custom cut furring strips account for bowed and out of plumb rim joists

detail to offer clients a hidden fastener option for mounting the skirting

Nylon washers separate the stainless steel screws from the corten steel skirting.

trim detail.jpg

trim detail.jpg

per 2.jpg

per 1.jpg

Early schematic design sketching with the clients. Perspective screenshots from 3D model to help clients and myself flip between designs and make informed decisions.