Modern Canopy: Sculptural Shade Structure Overlooking Canyon and Ocean

Sculpture with a Purpose

Los Angeles designer Ilan Dei created a one-walled outdoor room at the end of a deck in the coastal mountains near Santa Monica. The structure frames views without blocking them. Its dramatic shade comes from a thin metal framework with perforated metal screening that angles out and slightly upward. The white powder-coated roof acts like a sundial, casting a broad shadow onto the wall and deck below.