Our hardwood deck portfolio

This portfolio documents new work and complete renewals, including structures opened and rebuilt according to their condition.

cobertura Leblon.

Ipe Tobacco Leblon.

Deck de madeira Barra da Tijuca.

Decks Jardim Oceanico.

Decks lindos.

Deck, painel e revestimento de madeira.

Escada de madeira.

Escada para piscina.

Deck para lazer.

Deck de terraco.

Deck de piscina.

Deck de Ipe Tobacco.

Deck .

Archive project · One capture sequence

Leblon rooftop pool deck

Four details from the same rooftop installation, showing the pool surround, precisely mitred corners and coordinated timber cladding.

Mitred hardwood deck corner beside the rooftop pool

Hardwood surround fitted around the rooftop pool

Elevated Jardim Oceânico spa with a hardwood deck and integrated steps

Featured project · Jardim Oceânico

Elevated Jardim Oceânico spa deck

Five perspectives show the tiered hardwood deck, integrated steps and bespoke finish surrounding the spa.

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Finished project

Views from above and terrace level reveal the platforms, broad steps and precise fit of the deck around the spa.

Tiered hardwood spa deck viewed from above

Elevated hardwood platforms surrounding the spa

Complete spa surround viewed from the upper level

Integrated steps leading to the raised spa

Wide view of the raised spa deck and steps

Archive project · One capture sequence

Compact balcony terrace

Two views photographed seconds apart, showing a carefully fitted hardwood surface for a small residential balcony.

Detailed view of finished hardwood balcony boards

Compact residential balcony finished in hardwood

Raised rooftop pool with hardwood enclosure

Featured project · Rooftop pool

Rooftop pool deck with bespoke access

Six views of one project combining a shaped pool surround, compact stairs, balustrades and concealed access within the timber enclosure.

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Pool surround and bespoke access

Six perspectives reveal the shaped surround, compact stairs, balustrades and concealed access panels.

Bespoke hardwood stairs beside the raised pool

Shaped deck fitted around the circular pool

Close view of the stairs and balustrade joinery

Concealed access door within the timber pool enclosure

Completed hardwood terrace overlooking the garden

Featured rebuild · Rio de Janeiro

A complete hardwood deck transformation

From demolition to precision reconstruction and the final protective finish—an exceptional 45-day transformation.

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Deck area: 6.5 × 13.5m
Working height: 5 metres
Structure: 54 beams
Timber handled: 5+ tonnes
Programme: ≈ 45 days
Key challenges: Restricted movement, elevated working conditions, manual handling of heavy hardwood and millimetre-precise structural joinery.

Before

The existing deck before dismantling and reconstruction began.

Rebuild in progress

Nineteen views of the dismantling, structural preparation, new hardwood framing and careful installation.

Scaffolding erected beneath the terrace structure

Work platform and access during the elevated deck rebuild

Carpenter working at the upper terrace edge

Team working from the scaffold below the deck

New hardwood joists installed across the terrace

Exposed supporting structure during reconstruction

Wide view of the new hardwood joist layout

New joists viewed from beneath the terrace

Rebuilt frame connecting to the existing structure

Terrace framing and scaffold during construction

Hardwood joists aligned across the structural opening

Deck boards being fitted beside the house

Prepared hardwood timbers beside the rebuilt frame

New framing extending along the house elevation

Detail of precisely cut hardwood joinery

New hardwood framing viewed from the garden

Final sections of the supporting deck frame

Finished

More than five tonnes of noble hardwood transformed into a renewed terrace with coordinated balustrades and a seamless connection to the house and landscape.

Completed hardwood terrace overlooking the garden and mountains

Wide view of the completed hardwood terrace

Wide view of the rooftop pool enclosure, integrated bench and hardwood access steps

Featured project · Rooftop pool

Rooftop pool deck and bespoke timber features

Eight views from the same project, including the pool surround, integrated seating, storage, stairs and handrail.

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Pool surround and integrated joinery

Eight perspectives reveal the curved seating, concealed storage, hardwood stairs, handrail and carefully fitted pool enclosure.

Bespoke timber pool enclosure with integrated bench and storage

Curved timber seating beside a rooftop pool

Rooftop pool deck with curved seating and integrated timber features

Bespoke hardwood stairs and handrail on a rooftop pool deck

Detailed view of hardwood steps with integrated lighting

Curved timber seating and planter beside a rooftop pool

Wide view of the pool enclosure, integrated bench and hardwood access steps

Detailed view of the timber-clad pool corner, bench and illuminated steps

Upper hardwood terrace overlooking the lower circular pool deck

Featured project · Multi-level living

Upper terrace and lower pool deck

Sixteen views show how an elevated hardwood terrace, connecting staircase and landscaped lower pool deck become one coordinated outdoor space.

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Building the upper terrace

Three views reveal the open subframe, precise board installation and assembly of the built-in bench and privacy screen.

Upper terrace during installation with exposed framing and a hardwood railing

Deck boards being installed with tools and the support structure exposed

Built-in rooftop bench and privacy lattice being assembled with precision clamps

The finished upper terrace

Seven perspectives show the broad deck, railings, access gate, precise fixings, connecting stairs and a built-in corner bench.

Finished upper terrace and timber railing overlooking the city and wooded hillside

Finished corner bench with a slatted timber privacy screen

Upper hardwood terrace with coordinated timber railing

Upper deck and timber railing with a city and hillside view

Detail of the hardwood terrace boards and access gate

Team member beside the stairs connecting the upper terrace and lower pool deck

Close-up of the timber boards and fixings on the upper terrace

The lower pool deck

Six views follow the timber stairs down to the shaped deck surrounding the circular pool.

Circular pool set within a shaped hardwood deck

Hardwood staircase connecting the terrace and pool levels

Upper terrace overlooking the circular pool and hardwood surround

Elevated view of the pool deck and surrounding city landscape

Detailed view of the hardwood staircase and handrail

Tiered hardwood pool deck overlooking the city and mountains

Featured project · Poolside seating

Rooftop pool deck with tiered seating

Eight views show how stepped hardwood platforms turn the edge of a rooftop pool into generous seating, easy access and an illuminated evening feature.

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The complete rooftop composition

Four broad perspectives reveal the raised pool surround, stepped hardwood platform and integrated seating against the city and mountain skyline.

Tiered hardwood pool deck overlooking the surrounding city and mountains

Front view of the tiered rooftop pool deck with integrated seating and recessed lights at dusk

Opposite wide view of the rooftop pool deck, timber platform and integrated bench

Medium view of the timber platforms and seating wrapping the raised rooftop pool

Tiered seating and integrated lighting

Four closer and after-dark views highlight the board alignment, precise corner joints and recessed lights built into the steps and deck.

Closer daytime view of the tiered hardwood seating beside the rooftop pool

Close view of the hardwood seating steps, board alignment and recessed deck lighting

Close-up of tiered hardwood seating with precise corner joints and a recessed deck light

Rooftop pool deck illuminated at night, with the pool and step lights glowing

More recent work

Twenty individual projects

Landscaped hardwood terrace with integrated benches

Featured project · Landscaped terrace

Landscaped terrace with integrated benches

Five perspectives bring together hardwood decking, continuous benches, planters and a close-fitting pool surround.

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Finished project

Five views show how the deck, tiered seating and timber-clad pool surround form one continuous terrace composition.

Terrace deck framed by planters and integrated benches

Wide view of the timber-clad pool surround and tiered bench with mountains beyond

Wide view of the terrace with a continuous bench, planter and integrated table

Pool surround, rear bench and adjoining tiled terrace beneath a covered area

Bespoke hardwood platform beside the pool with integrated access

Project 01

Hardwood privacy screen

Precisely aligned timber cladding that brings warmth and privacy to the garden.

Completed hardwood residential terrace framed by white balustrades, planters and an ocean view

Featured transformation · Coastal residence

Large residential terrace deck

Eighteen views follow this broad waterfront terrace from its original setting and exposed framing through precise installation to the finished deck, stairs and timber details.

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Before and site context

The ocean outlook and an existing weathered timber feature establish the setting before work on the wider terrace was completed.

Ocean view and rainbow beyond the residential terrace before completion — Site context

Before: weathered timber wall and planting at the residence — Before

Construction in progress

Exposed framing and partially laid boards show the careful setting-out and precise fitting required around the existing steps, walls and perimeter.

Hardwood deck installation with joists exposed beside newly laid boards

Terrace deck during installation with perimeter sections still open

Partially completed terrace with loose timber and an unfinished edge beside the masonry steps

Finished terrace

The completed hardwood surface unifies the residence's outdoor areas with clean board transitions, coordinated landings, stairs and timber detailing.

Expansive completed hardwood deck carefully fitted around the existing masonry steps

Broad view of the finished hardwood terrace across multiple outdoor zones

Finished hardwood deck wrapping precisely around the existing stone steps

Completed terrace beside the reflecting pool with the ocean beyond

Connected hardwood deck zones fitted around columns and pale stone landings

Overhead view of precisely aligned finished deck boards and access points

Close view of finished board transitions and evenly aligned fasteners

Hardwood deck meeting a light masonry threshold at the residence

Finished terrace corner overlooking the ocean through white balustrades

Finished hardwood deck at the ocean-facing edge of the terrace

Broad hardwood stair connecting levels beside a stone wall

Finished horizontal timber feature wall with mounted planters

Project 02

Waterfront hardwood terrace

An expansive hardwood surface designed to complement sweeping views across the bay.

Illuminated timber feature wall and integrated bench beside a water feature

Project 03

Illuminated spa courtyard

A timber feature wall and integrated bench bring warmth to this intimate landscaped water feature.

Project 04

Exterior timber feature wall

Precisely aligned hardwood boards create a warm architectural focal point.

Project 05

Garden deck and outdoor shower

A compact hardwood retreat integrated into established tropical planting.

Project 06

Deck with integrated seating

A practical built-in bench coordinated with the surrounding deck.

Project 07

Tiered rooftop seating

Broad hardwood steps create informal seating and easy level changes.

Project 08

Tailored pool surround

Hardwood boards fitted cleanly around the pool architecture.

Project 09

Pool access staircase

A bespoke hardwood stair connects the pool and terrace levels.

Poolside hardwood deck with a long integrated bench

Project 10

Poolside deck and bench

A narrow deck and continuous bench make efficient use of the pool edge.

Project 11

Residential leisure deck

A durable hardwood surface designed for relaxed outdoor living.

Completed residential façade with large horizontal timber panels framed by the hillside landscape

Featured project · Architectural timber

Timber-panelled façade

Five views follow the architectural timber panels from scaffolded installation to the completed elevations, creating shade, privacy and a cohesive finish.

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Installation and finished elevations

Five perspectives show the panel system during installation and its final relationship with the house and surrounding landscape.

Residential façade with large horizontal timber panels during installation

Wide view of the timber façade being installed behind access scaffolding

Full front elevation of the residence with its completed horizontal timber panels

Completed façade with horizontal timber panels integrated into the surrounding landscape

Finished timber-panelled façade viewed through the landscaped hillside garden

Completed rooftop spa deck with broad timber steps and surrounding planting

Featured transformation · Rooftop

Tiered rooftop spa deck

From the old deck to the new tiered layout: 34 images follow the dismantling, build and finishing of the bespoke spa surround.

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Before

Two views of the aged and partially dismantled deck before reconstruction began.

Before renovation: dark, weathered timber deck with steps and an opening beside the spa

Build in progress

Seven views show the exposed structure, timber preparation and installation of the new platforms.

Wooden deck under construction with rectangular openings, steps on the right, and a blue bucket on the floor

Upper deck under construction with three rectangular openings and a blue spa on the right

Wide view of the deck under construction, with exposed rectangular openings and a partially visible blue spa

Overhead view of the steps and deck under construction, with loose boards and a red tarp

Team member walking across the deck under construction, with exposed openings and the blue spa on the right

Wooden deck surrounding the blue spa, with an exposed rectangular opening beside the wall

Team member beside a long timber beam in the parking area, next to the Koala Deck Designs pickup truck

Finished

Twenty-five views reveal the renewed deck, broad steps, platforms, cladding and bespoke surround for the spa.

Rooftop spa surrounded by hardwood platforms and access steps

Wide view of the tiered hardwood deck and rooftop spa

Circular spa integrated into the bespoke hardwood deck

Broad hardwood steps and platform leading to the rooftop spa

Wide view linking the lower pool, landscaped stair and upper rooftop spa deck

Tall view of the finished hardwood staircase connecting the pool and upper spa terrace

Wide wooden steps lead to the raised deck with a blue spa, surrounded by planters and bamboo

Close-up of the deck boards, showing gaps, exposed screws, and the blue spa rim

Front view of the wooden step ends, showing different heights and fastening screws

Side of the deck clad in vertical boards, viewed through plants and stone planters

Detail of the junction between the steps and vertical deck cladding, with parallel boards

Wide wooden steps lead to the deck and blue spa, with bamboo in the foreground

Deck, steps, and blue spa viewed through dense foliage

Wide wooden steps wrap around the base of the raised deck beside the stone floor

Close-up of a step meeting the vertical deck cladding, with exposed screws

Raised corner of the wooden deck beside a light stone wall and surrounding plants

Front view of steps at different heights beneath the raised deck, with a blue bucket on the floor

Low-angle view of the deck surface and wooden surround around the blue spa

Overhead view of the ends and joints of the wooden steps beside the stone floor

A long wooden step runs along the side of the deck beside vertical cladding and hanging plants

Close-up of the long step and raised wooden landing beside the stone floor

Wooden steps in the foreground and the spa platform behind, with an access opening in the deck

Team member standing on the deck, with the blue spa in the foreground and a city and mountain landscape behind

Wide view of the tiered deck and blue spa, framed by plants with a red tarp in the background

Overall view of the steps, raised rooftop deck, and blue spa, with potted bamboo

Rectangular pool surrounded by a rooftop timber deck with panoramic city views

Featured project · Urban rooftop

Raised rooftop pool deck

Eight images show the installation and finished result of this raised deck, with side cladding, access panels and integrated steps around the pool.

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During installation

The cladding and steps are already in place while tools and materials remain on the terrace for the final adjustments.

Finished project

Seven perspectives show the completed rooftop, bringing together decking, side cladding, access panels, integrated steps and panoramic city views.

Timber deck beside a glass railing, with potted palms and an urban view

Wide view of the raised pool deck, with timber side cladding and a rooftop dining area

Timber-deck walkway between the pool and the rooftop glass railing

Blue pool integrated into the timber deck, with palms and city buildings beyond

Raised timber-clad structure with access panels and side steps leading to the pool

Close view of the finished hardwood boards fitted around a rooftop vent and tiled wall

Horizontal slatted timber privacy screen with an integrated planter and ornamental foliage

Featured transformation · Privacy and planting

Slatted privacy screen with integrated planter

Weathered timber was transformed into a bespoke slatted privacy screen with an integrated planter, bringing structure and greenery to the garden.

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Before and after

Two finished perspectives and one earlier view show the complete renewal of the timber screen and its new integrated planter.

After: horizontal slatted timber privacy screen with an integrated planter and ornamental foliage — After · Detail

After: wide view of the horizontal slatted timber screen and long integrated planter — After · Wide view

Before: potted croton in front of the existing weathered timber cladding — Before

Featured project · Landscaped rooftop

Multi-level landscaped rooftop terrace

Decking across multiple levels integrates steps, a bespoke bench, planters and lighting to create a welcoming rooftop from day into evening.

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During installation

Three views show the board layout, bespoke furniture and smaller landings taking shape while materials remain on site for final fitting.

Koala Deck Designs carpenter working during the rooftop deck installation

Rooftop deck during installation with a bespoke table and bench beside an unfinished perimeter

Small upper deck landing during installation with a loose timber beam awaiting final fitting

Finished project

Two finished perspectives reveal the flow between levels, the integrated bench and planting brought to life by the lighting.

Wide view of the multi-level hardwood deck with planters and landscape lighting at dusk

Integrated timber bench and staircase connecting the landscaped terrace levels

Rooftop hardwood deck with an outdoor shower, slatted timber screens and lake and mountain views

Project 13

Rooftop shower deck

Decking, slatted cladding and handrails create a private outdoor shower area with panoramic lake and mountain views.

New residential timber floorboards being laid with installation tools on site

Project 14 · 2 photos

Residential floorboard installation

Two work-in-progress views show the floor opened to expose its supporting structure, followed by new timber boards being laid across the room.

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Residential floor opened during renovation to expose the supporting timber joists — Supporting structure

New timber floorboards being laid across the residential interior — Floorboards being laid

Wide view of a bespoke timber walk-in wardrobe with open hanging and shelving bays

Project 15 · 2 photos

Bespoke walk-in wardrobe cabinetry

Two finished views show custom cabinetry with open hanging bays, full-height shelving, shoe storage, overhead compartments and coordinated timber framing.

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Two-sided walk-in wardrobe with coordinated timber shelving, rails and overhead storage — Two-sided layout

Full-height bespoke wardrobe cabinetry with hanging space, shelves and integrated shoe storage — Full-height cabinetry

Timber-lined soffit being installed above an elevated city terrace

Project 16 · 2 photos

Timber-lined rooftop soffit

Two installation views show hardwood cladding aligned across an elevated canopy soffit, including the careful overhead fitting and rooftop access.

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Wide view of aligned hardwood boards beneath the rooftop canopy during installation — Installation overview

Close view of the timber soffit boards and precise edge detailing above the glazing — Cladding detail

Hardwood boards being laid along a planted garden walkway

Project 17 · 3 photos

Garden hardwood walkway installation

Three progress views show a narrow garden route set out with a new hardwood subframe before the boards are fitted between established planting.

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New hardwood subframe laid out along the planted garden route

Long view of the walkway subframe fitted around planting and an existing tree

Hardwood walkway boards being installed over the prepared garden subframe

Finished sculptural hardwood deck flowing around a rooftop spa

Project 18 · Featured transformation

Sculptural rooftop spa deck

Six selected views show the curved platform and seating progressing from exposed framing to a flowing hardwood form built around the spa.

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Forming the curves

Early framing and active installation reveal how the radiused edges, platforms and seating were built across the rooftop.

Early hardwood framing laid out around the rooftop spa

Curved platforms and seating taking shape during active installation

Finished rooftop composition

Four complementary angles show the completed curves, layered steps, spa surround and city outlook in daylight and at dusk.

Frontal view of the completed curved hardwood spa deck and tiered seating

Bright daylight view of the sculptural rooftop deck beneath a glazed canopy

Wide dusk view of the curved hardwood platforms and rooftop spa

Completed spa surround, curved seating and layered steps with a panoramic city view

Finished rooftop garden deck connecting a rectangular pool and round spa

Project 19 · Featured transformation

Rooftop pool and spa garden deck renewal

Nine selected images follow the early structure and rebuild through to a finished hardwood terrace linking two pools, planted areas and bespoke access steps.

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Existing deck and early structure

The stripped pool edge and first hardwood supports establish the complex rooftop footprint before new surfaces were installed.

Early hardwood support frame beside the rectangular pool and round spa

Pool edge stripped back to expose the service zone before reconstruction

Partially rebuilt pool surround during wet-weather installation

Rebuild in progress

New cladding, access panels and stepped seating bring the pool surround back together while preserving service access.

Timber pool cladding and access panels opened during reconstruction

Stepped hardwood pool surround nearing completion with a craftsperson working beyond

Finished garden deck

The renewed hardwood surface links the rectangular pool, round spa, planting and access stair as one continuous rooftop garden.

Finished rooftop terrace showing the rectangular pool and round spa within the hardwood deck

Finished hardwood access stair framed by mature rooftop planting

Hardwood pool-edge terrace surrounded by planters and a wooded outlook

Round spa, hardwood terrace and tropical planting overlooking the city and mountains

Finished hardwood deck across a landscaped condominium terrace

Project 20

Condominium terrace deck

A broad hardwood surface creates a generous terrace within a condominium garden, fitted neatly around planting and the existing level changes.

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