The primary entry to this beautiful eighteenth century wood and brick home was an uncovered, awkward, side door. The owners wanted to walk into their home protected from the elements and to gracefully create an entry and garden space. We used antique brick which matched the existing walls in concert with bluestone slabs and copper roofing to make a maintenance free entry portico. From below, the portico creates a private garden with a classically balanced stairway as the focal point.