The client wanted a pool in their backyard, a very big pool. However, the pool would fill most of the backyard and leave very little space for entertaining. The yard was also significantly lower than the house, which would make the pool look sunken. An additional requirement was that the pool needed to look as historic as the house. This required the use of lots of tile and materials to create a fountain and reflecting pool feeling to the swimming pool. A slightly above ground pool was suggested, but the homeowner couldn’t visualize how it would look or work. A series of concept sketches from different angles were created to help the client visualize the design. 
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Pool Concept Drawings
The client wanted a pool in their backyard, a very big pool. However, the pool would fill most of the backyard and leave very little space for entertaining. The yard was also significantly lower than the house, which would make the pool look sunken. An additional requirement was that the pool needed to look as historic as the house. This required the use of lots of tile and materials to create a fountain and reflecting pool feeling to the swimming pool. A slightly above ground pool was suggested, but the homeowner couldn’t visualize how it would look or work. A series of concept sketches from different angles were created to help the client visualize the design.
Front Lawn Replacement
An unused front lawn was in need of replacement and a more functional and colorful entrance. The lawn was replaced with seating walls, flagstone patios, and pergola to define the entrance, and a pallet of bright drought tolerant plants. The front parking strip was replaced with river rocks, the steps retiled and new crapemrytles to frame the house. The end result was a stunning garden and the envy of the neighborhood.
Design documents
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Front Before and After
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Steps Before and After
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Side Yard Before and After
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Lawn Replacement
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