Pool Pavilion and Patio I Boca Raton

Project Overview

Construction of a new exterior covered Pool Pavilion and Patio. Project included the removal of the existing beam and fabric covered patio and removal of original overhangs on existing 2- story residence originally constructed in 1959 with prior additions and modifications.

The new exterior rear yard build out consists of the demolition of the existing beam and fabric covered patio, demolition of existing roof overhand and the construction of new covered patio with sloped and flat roofs connected to existing residence and a detached covered pool pavilion with roof to match existing residence.

Covered Patio

The new rear patio construction was in response to a prior remodeling in which columns and open pergola were added with canopy canvas between the open beams to collect rain. The issue with the prior construction was the water that collected in the canvas troughs would come out and travel to areas below in light and heavy winds. The new covered patio design and construction were based on extending the existing house aesthetic and character to blend in this new area to look as part of the original construction. Tongue and groove ceilings were utilized and the column sizes, base and capital profiles were extension of the interior column detailing.   

Pool Pavilion

The pool pavilion adjacent to the pool was originally larger in concept but due to zoning and owner review of program requirements it was decided to scale down and open the east and west sides to incorporate yard views and prevailing winds. 

The space comfortably contains a sitting and tv viewing area which can also be watched from the pool.

Project Location

Boca Raton, Florida

Boca Raton, a city in Palm Beach County that was the creation of architect Addison Mizner following his prior years in Palm Beach. Mizner’s plan was to create a resort town from scratch and he was appointed the town planner in by the City in 1924. The Geology is made up of medium to fine sand and silt to the east and limestone to the west followed by peat past 441 and is typical of the south Florida ground conditions. There are several high points in the city as along 4th Avenue which is also named “High Street”.

The City name comes from Boca de Ratones, a Spanish navigational term meaning referring to a rocky or jagged inlet  or “rats mouth”. This name referred to the hidden sharp-pointed rocks along the coast that would cut into ships anchor lines. This name was originally used for Biscayne Bay near Miami Beach in Eigtheenth century maps and by the beginning of the nineteenth century, the term was mistakenly applied to the Lake Boca inlet. The “s” and later “e” were dropped by the 1920’s. The correct pronunciation is Rah-tone. For more information on the history of Boca Raton Boca Raton Historical Society