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Desert Star Construction
A large sparking pool surrounded by palm trees and chaise lounge chairs reflects the soft outdoor lighting of this Mediterranean style mansion. A covered sitting area is the perfect place for escaping the hot sun while the mountains in the distance provide a breathtaking view. Whether hosting a pool party with family and friends or simply sun bathing by the cool water, this desert retreat seems truly enchanted.
E. F. San Juan
Riad Zasha: Middle Eastern Beauty at the Beach
Private Residence / Alys Beach, Florida
Architect: Khoury & Vogt Architects
Builder: Alys Beach Construction
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“Riad Zasha resides in Alys Beach, a New Urbanist community along Scenic Highway 30-A in the Florida Panhandle,” says the design team at Khoury & Vogt Architects (KVA), the town architects of Alys Beach. “So named by the homeowner, who came with an explicit preference for something more exotic and Middle Eastern, the house evokes Moroccan and Egyptian influences spatially and decoratively while maintaining continuity with its surrounding architecture, all of which is tightly coded.” E. F. San Juan furnished Weather Shield impact-rated windows and doors, a mahogany impact-rated front door, and all of the custom exterior millwork, including shutters, screens, trim, handrails, and gates. The distinctive tower boasts indoor-outdoor “Florida room” living spaces caged in beautiful wooden mashrabiya grilles created by our team. The execution of this incredible home by the professionals at Alys Beach Construction and KVA resulted in a landmark residence for the town.
Challenges:
“Part of [the Alys Beach] coding, along with the master plan itself, dictated that a tower mark the corner of the lot,” says KVA. “Aligning this with the adjoining park to the south reinforces the axiality of each and locks the house into a greater urban whole.” The sheer amount of custom millwork created for this house made it a challenge, but a welcome one. The unique exterior called for wooden details everywhere, from the shutters to the handrails, mouldings and trim, roof decking, courtyard gates, ceiling panels for the Florida rooms, loggia screen panels, and more—but the tower was the standout element. The homeowners’ desire for Middle Eastern influences was met through the wooden mashrabiya (or moucharaby) oriel-style wooden latticework enclosing the third-story tower living space. Creating this focal point was some of our team’s most unique work to date, requiring the ultimate attention to detail, precision, and planning.
The location close to the Gulf of Mexico also dictated that we partner with our friends at Weather Shield on the impact-rated exterior windows and doors, and their Lifeguard line was perfect for the job. The mahogany impact-rated front door also combines safety and security with beauty and style.
Solution:
Working closely with KVA and Alys Beach Construction on the timeline and planning for our custom wood products, windows, and doors was monumental to the success of this build. The amount of millwork produced meant our team had to carefully manage their time while ensuring we provided the highest quality of detail and work. The location south of Scenic Highway 30-A, steps from the beach, also meant deciding with KVA and Alys Beach Construction what materials should be used for the best possible production quality and looks while adhering to coding and standing the test of time in the harsh Gulfside elements such as high winds, humidity, and salt.
The tower elements alone required the utmost care for building and installation. It was truly a test of skill for our team and Alys Beach Construction to create the corbels and other support pieces that would hold up the wooden oriel windows and latticework screens. We couldn’t be happier with the result and are genuinely honored to have been part of the talented team on such a cornerstone residence in the Alys Beach townscape.
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Photography courtesy of Alys Beach
Dallas Landscape Lighting
Dallas Landscape Lighting installed year-round bistro lights, gas torches, outdoor heaters, fire pits, outdoor fans, under-counter LED color change lighting, pool lights, step lighting, wall lighting, outdoor sconces & chandeliers, fire bowls near the water slide and MUCH more!
Fireclay Tile
Handmade pool tiles from Fireclay Tile highlight designer Caroline Lee's dreamy backyard saltwater pool in Palm Springs. Parquet-style tile stripes peek above the waterline, subtly nodding to nautical style. Sample handmade ceramic and glass pool tiles at FireclayTile.com.
TILE SHOWN
6x6 Tiles in Tusk
2x6 Tiles in Skipping Stone
DESIGN
Anne Sage
PHOTOS
Echo and Earl
Elite Landscaping Omaha
his premier hardscape and design-build project offers an escape from the city within the city. For the backyard retreat, Elite Landscaping installed natural stone pathways that lead through the wooded hillside to a secluded backyard. A custom concrete swimming pool and outdoor tennis court allow for taking full advantage of the summer sun. When the air turns cooler, flickering flames in the outdoor fireplace and remote controlled gas torches make the nights feel cozy warm. As a high-end, design-build company, Elite Landscaping created an architecturally stunning screened-in room that flaunts a custom stone fire wall and rustic beam wood ceiling. The room is designed to connect seamlessly with the beauty of nature, letting in the sounds of a tranquil waterfall just steps away.
Марина Кутепова
Душевая с стеклянной перегородкой. Отделка стен светлый кафель, небольшая резная скамейка со спинкой.
Mid-sized country pool in Other.
Mid-sized country pool in Other.
Ambient Elements
Ambient Elements creates conscious designs for innovative spaces by combining superior craftsmanship, advanced engineering and unique concepts while providing the ultimate wellness experience. We design and build outdoor kitchens, saunas, infrared saunas, steam rooms, hammams, cryo chambers, salt rooms, snow rooms and many other hyperthermic conditioning modalities.
The Gardeners
Design ideas for a large transitional backyard rectangular lap pool in Boston with natural stone pavers.
Homestead Doors, Inc.
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Cherry French Doors
1-Lite with Clear Beveled Glass
Emtek Rope door knob
The set of Cherry french doors gives a nice view into the hot tub room. Elegance continues to be a theme in this project with the beveled glass.
Michael Rouchell Architect
Mid-sized traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in New Orleans with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.
Westchester Custom Homes
This is an example of a large mediterranean backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Dallas with a water feature and natural stone pavers.
Arrowhead Remodeling & Design, Inc.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Los Angeles with natural stone pavers.
WaterWorks Pools & Spas
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in Other with a hot tub and concrete pavers.
Walcott Adams Verneuille Architects
This aging pool pavilion was given new life and is now the focal point for this traditional Fairhope home.
Traditional backyard pool in Other with a pool house.
Traditional backyard pool in Other with a pool house.
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