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Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney ArchitectsLap pool on the west side yard with sliding doors to open up to the living-dining area. (Photo: Erhard Pfeiffer)
Wagner HodgsonPool & Pool House
Stowe, Vermont
This mountain top residential site offers spectacular 180 degree views towards adjacent hillsides. The client desired to replace an existing pond with a pool and pool house to be used for both entertaining and family use. The open site is adjacent to the driveway to the north but offered spectacular mountain views to the south. The challenge was to provide privacy at the pool without obstructing the beautiful vista from the entry drive. Working closely with the architect we designed the pool and pool house as one modern element closely linked by proximity, detailing & geometry. In so doing, we used precise placement, careful choice of building & site materials, and minimalist planting. Existing trees were edited to open up selected views to the south. Rows of ornamental grasses provide architectural delineation of outdoor space. Understated stone steps in the lawn loosely connect the pool to the main house.
Architect: Michael Minadeo + Partners
Image Credit: Westphalen Photography
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Land & Water DesignA custom pool in a narrow backyard with a pergola attached to the house and supported with boxed columns, defines a cozy dining space at the poolside. Three sheer descent waterfalls pour from the face of the wall behind the pool, adding beauty to what would otherwise be a strictly functional retaining wall. We even found room at one end of the pool for a small outdoor grill island.
CCS ARCHITECTUREContemporary compound with well-defined outdoor spaces that are comfortable during hot summer days.
Photographer: Matthew Millman
Van Kirk & Sons Pools and SpasThis amazing infinity-edge pool with sunken seating area, stepping stones, and firebar feature overlooks the Fort Lauderdale intracoastal and is a beautiful spectacle during the evening!
WPL Interior DesignA modern inspired, contemporary town house in Philadelphia's most historic neighborhood. This custom built luxurious home provides state of the art urban living on six levels with all the conveniences of suburban homes. Vertical staking allows for each floor to have its own function, feel, style and purpose, yet they all blend to create a rarely seen home. A six-level elevator makes movement easy throughout. With over 5,000 square feet of usable indoor space and over 1,200 square feet of usable exterior space, this is urban living at its best. Breathtaking 360 degree views from the roof deck with outdoor kitchen and plunge pool makes this home a 365 day a year oasis in the city. Photography by Jay Greene.
Ryan Hughes DesignAppearing to float within the pool, the 8 foot circular lowered fire lounge and patio area provides a prime vantage point for embracing the total outdoor experience.
Photography by Joe Traina
Randy Angell DesignsThe planning phase of this modern retreat was an intense collaboration that took place over the course of more than two years. While the initial design concept exceeded the clients' expectations, it also exceeded their budget beyond the point of comfort.
The next several months were spent modifying the design, in attempts to lower the budget. Ultimately, the decision was made that they would hold off on the project until they could budget for the original design, rather than compromising the vision.
About a year later, we repeated that same process, which resulted in the same outcome. After another year-long hiatus, we met once again. We revisited design thoughts, each of us bringing to the table new ideas and options.
Each thought simply solidified the fact that the initial vision was absolutely what we all wanted to see come to fruition, and the decision was finally made to move forward.
The main challenge of the site was elevation. The Southeast corner of the lot stands 5'6" above the threshold of the rear door, while the Northeast corner dropped a full 2' below the threshold of the door.
The backyard was also long and narrow, sloping side-to-side and toward the house. The key to the design concept was to deftly place the project into the slope and utilize the elevation changes, without allowing them to dominate the yard, or overwhelm the senses.
The unseen challenge on this project came in the form of hitting every underground issue possible. We had to relocate the sewer main, the gas line, and the electrical service; and since rock was sitting about 6" below the surface, all of these had to be chiseled through many feet of dense rock, adding to our projected timeline and budget.
As you enter the space, your first stop is an outdoor living area. Smooth finished concrete, colored to match the 'Leuder' limestone coping, has a subtle saw-cut pattern aligned with the edges of the recessed fire pit.
In small spaces, it is important to consider a multi-purpose approach. So, the recessed fire pit has been fitted with an aluminum cover that allows our client to set up tables and chairs for entertaining, right over the top of the fire pit.
From here, it;s two steps up to the pool elevation, and the floating 'Leuder' limestone stepper pads that lead across the pool and hide the dam wall of the flush spa.
The main retaining wall to the Southeast is a poured concrete wall with an integrated sheer descent waterfall into the spa. To bring in some depth and texture, a 'Brownstone' ledgestone was used to face both the dropped beam on the pool, and the raised beam of the water feature wall.
The main water feature is comprised of five custom made stainless steel scuppers, supplied by a dedicated booster pump.
Colored concrete stepper pads lead to the 'Ipe' wood deck at the far end of the pool. The placement of this wood deck allowed us to minimize our use of retaining walls on the Northeast end of the yard, since it drops off over three feet below the elevation of the pool beam.
One of the most unique features on this project has to be the structure over the dining area. With a unique combination of steel and wood, the clean modern aesthetic of this structure creates a visual stamp in the space that standard structure could not accomplish.
4" steel posts, painted charcoal grey, are set on an angle, 4' into the bedrock, to anchor the structure. Steel I-beams painted in green-yellow color--aptly called "frolic"--act as the base to the hefty cedar rafters of the roof structure, which has a slight pitch toward the rear.
A hidden gutter on the back of the roof sends water down a copper rain chain, and into the drainage system. The backdrop for both this dining area , as well as the living area, is the horizontal screen panel, created with alternating sizes of cedar planks, stained to a calm hue of dove grey.
Kathryn Interiors, Inc.Motorized screen shades provide the perfect blend of light and privacy for this indoor lap pool.
Dream Coast BuildersWelcome to our project showcase, where luxury meets comfort and style in every detail. Picture yourself lounging on a sleek swimming lounge chair under the shade of a stylish umbrella, surrounded by vibrant greenery and swaying palm trees. Through the expansive glass windows and steel doors, the warm Florida sunlight floods into your space, illuminating the brick block floor beneath your feet.
In this picturesque setting, the blue sky above reflects in the crystal-clear waters of your backyard swimming pool, creating a serene oasis right in the heart of Clearwater, FL. From the bustling city of Tampa to the tranquil neighborhood of 33756, our expert team brings innovative remodeling ideas and interior concepts to life.
Whether you're dreaming of a modern house with floor-to-ceiling glass windows or envisioning a cozy home addition with custom steel tables and chairs, our general contracting services ensure seamless execution from concept to completion. Let us transform your space into a personalized sanctuary, where ceiling lights twinkle like stars overhead and every corner reflects your unique style and personality.
Welcome to a world where luxury meets functionality, where the beauty of nature blends seamlessly with modern design. Welcome to your dream home, brought to life by our team of dedicated professionals at Houzz.
Lindgren LandscapeThis modern landscape includes a shipping container pool, natural Thermory wood decking, charcoal breeze patio @ a custom concrete fire pit. Slab steppers cut into synthetic turf add circulation and a graphic punch while staying low maintenance. Being perched on a hilltop, the pool shell and boulder walls retain the upper living spaces, and help transition to the rear elevation of the lot, and native open space beyond the fence.
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