YOSEMITE LANE
Challenge: Anyone can deliver the obvious solution. What would have been easiest was to site the pool at the bottom of the hill at the rear of the home, with sets of steps down to a ground-level well below. But, keeping the limited mobility of the owners in mind, we thought “why not bring the pool to them.”
Solved: So, what began as an “expect the unexpected” solution, became a “look how absolutely stunning this view is” to anyone fortunate enough to see it. Not only does the pool start at the same level as the back porch, but we designed it to cascade over an infinity edge and spill into a perimeter pool several feet below.
The homeowners now benefit not only from the convenience of easy access to the pool, but the pool’s surface reflects the surrounding landscaping. A massive, multi-trunked live oak was added to the landscape at the rear of the pool to add its gnarled beauty as reflections off of the pool’s surface.
Problem-solving, once more, the tree was so large, we arranged to have it gently placed behind the pool by use of a crane. And, as you can see, the blue lights shining up from the perimeter pool below add a magical glow to the walls of the pool adding a dramatic flourish to the scene.
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LAKEWOOD LANE
Challenge: When your starting point is a drop-dead gorgeous home by Milan overlooking Lake Grapevine, how do you still make a splash?
LAUSANNE AVE
Challenge: At first blush, complementing the Southwest-inspired design of this home seemed simple; however, proved to be more meticulous in the making.
JAMESTOWN ROAD
Challenge: Turn an exceptionally narrow “problem” backyard into a showpiece that brilliantly celebrates the compact space with a fantastic design.
ESTATE LANE
Challenge: How could we leverage the materials available to us to define this large space and bring a sense of balance and order to the expanse behind a handsome mid-century home?
AMHERST LANE
Challenge: Create a "low maintenance" backyard landscape and a comfortable place to drink a glass of wine, while also creating a visually pleasing backyard that complements the architecture of the home.
GLACIER POINT
Challenge: Could we makeover this backyard and turn it into the home’s outdoor “party place?”
Our Simple Process
Meet
We come to you and do a dream session in your future favorite space.
Design
You get brilliant design options within budget to consider.
Go!
We collectively agree to a sensible timeline.
Love it
Break ground and watch it come to life.