The challenge: create an inviting entry reflecting traditonal styling while ascending nearly 7 feet from the drive.

The first of two retaining walls takes shape.

Installing the four granite steps that will ascend through the retaining walls.

With the steps installed and one of the walls complete, work begins on the walkway to the door.

The new entry.

An inviting ascent.

Rustic bricks curve to a second set of steps leading to the main entry.

A patio takes shape in the back.

The finished patio before final grading.