This structure is a derivative work of the Orgill
Project. Having similar elements such as a grated canopy,
contoured radial rafters and a circular support beam, it also possesses some
distinctive features of its own:
The grated cap has uniform grid spacing with a concave
cut-out at the front. The cut-out confirms that the open portion of the
curved beam, as do the carved butt-ends, was an intentional design
element.
As in Perichute I, the under-slope of the contoured and straight
rafters are the same, but here the contoured rafters have been truncated
at the top and this brings the lower side of the straight rafters up in
close proximity with the perimeter of the grated cap. Here, the slope and
spacing of the straight radial PVC lath are held firm by three concentric
plastic pipes.
Incidentally, the
radial lath pieces are made from hollow PVC plastic 2x4s with capped ends.
We also built the all plastic deck with PVC railings on top of an existing
concrete patio. We later added swinging double PVC locking gates to the
openings but these came to us later already prefabricated and we had by
then taken these great photos -- the reason they're not shown.
A touch of elegance has been added by hanging a cut-glass
all-brass cande-labra lantern with brass chains in a tripod fashion from
the central and terminal contoured rafters. Day or night, this feature
adds provincial charm to a bold new-era structure.
At night, the columns and aerial infrastructure are highlighted by
spotlights positioned at the terminal ends of the curved beam and the
upper underbelly of the central rafter. The overall effect of incandescent
lantern and halogen spot-highlighting with the under-lit pool in the
background is one of comfortable charm and luxurious elegance.
