Free Standing Pergola

I love pergolas. They provide shade and add detail and interest to any structure, although I have to admit, no pergola is perfect for all situations.

We sometimes create free-standing pergolas, but most are connected to a home or outbuilding. Materials for posts and beams can either match the larger structure or be completely different, creating a contrast. If plants are allowed and encouraged to grow over the structure, care should be taken to choose durable materials and finishes. If the pergola is to be painted, vines may need to be cut back for maintenance.

When designing a pergola, it is critically important that the structure can withstand the loads of vines covered with ice or snow and the forces created by crosswinds. We always have engineers check our designs for structural capacity in the worst weather.

In addition to providing shade, a pergola can create an entrance or emphasize a path.  A garden entry is a perfect spot for the perfect pergola.

Pergola Above Door

White Painted Pergola

Vine Covered Pergola

Twin Pergolas

Modern Pergola

Short Pergola

Free Standing Pergola

Pool House Pergolas

Photos by Rob Karosis  Curated Brochure by Crisp Architects: Portfolio

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