This brim and billow arbor is eclipsed by a more conventional arbor of
double beams and 4 x 4 timber lath. Set upon same size columns, the main
beams have been undercut to form a slight arch, in contrast to the strong
arch of the main arbor.
The lath of the front arbor is set slightly lower than
the lath on the wings
of the main arbor so that from the yard's perspective, the lath of both
arbors appear from standing height to lie in the same plane. Although the
two arbors are physically separated, this illusion was intentional in order
to give the appearance at a distance of a single canopy over the entire
patio.
From the opposite vantage point, looking out through the double
glass-doors, one is immediately struck by the vaulted canopy whose brim
laces the dominant arch into the aerial tapestry. Now, the minor arbor acts
as a gateway to the large backyard, while also complimenting the
major archway.
