lynnandkaren's ideas
The roof is a CorTen roof ( http://www.corten.com ). The driveway is pea gravel. Architect quote: Porous gravel paving systems can accommodate heavy loads and traffic. They are low maintenance and do a great job of keeping the gravel from moving around and piling up where your tires turn.They are even stable enough to meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards, and are often used in universal design applications.
Karen's idea of a fire pit!
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