1. Outdoor Kitchen for Adam Keefe – Pacific Palisades – July-Sept 2009 by Steve Hericks
PLAN:
Remove existing patio under the kitchen and
replace with unitary reinforced concrete.
Place grill and refrigerator in deeper, long leg of
“L” along house.
Construct a tall backsplash behind the grill and
shorter ones on either side.
Place sink in short leg without backsplash
toward front yard (to preserve view).
Integrate firewood storage into the short end
nearest the fire pit.
Site before: 30+ year old patio (some subsiding)
Remove short brick wall and integrate new.
OBJECTIVE: Design/plan/build an outdoor kitchen in the structure into wall. Reuse brick where possible.
area of the barbeque/heater and replace the portable
CHALLENGES:
steel fire pit (lower left corner) with a permanent brick
one. To include: Do not obstruct view of the front lawn (left).
Dacor 36” grill with attached 16” double burner Demolition of part of existing wall and patio.
Dacor warming drawer Connect to utilities (electric/gas/sewer/water).
Dacor refrigerator Protect grill back (burn hazard) from walkway.
Single basin sink with disposal Fill existing step to avoid trip hazard.