This remodel of a midcentury home by Garret Cord Werner Architects & Interior Designers is an embrace of nostalgic ‘50s architecture and incorporation of elegant interiors. Adding a touch of Art Deco French inspiration, the result is an eclectic vintage blend that provides an elevated yet light-hearted impression. Photography by Andrew Giammarco.

Lovely in-ground pool with paver stone decking, natural stone waterfalls, and jacuzzi. Lush foliage and plantings afford plenty of privacy.
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After Picture Tile, coping, plaster, spray deck, tanning ledge addition, depth of pool raised, and waterfall addition remodel. Materials: Blue Blend Glass Tile, Silver Travertine Coping, French Gray Diamond Brite Plaster, and Nickel Spray Deck

Modern chaise lounges line the ipe sun deck beside the reflective, rectangular pool.
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A tropical paradise with a beach entry and faux edge surrounded by planters with palm trees and lush landscaping.
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Diffazur Piscines
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Vanishing Edge Gunite Swimming Pool, Black Pebble Interior Finish, Ozone/UV Sanitizing, In Floor Cleaning System, LED Lighting, Recessed Automatic Cover, Remote Water Chemistry Monitoring, Hydrotherapy Spa with Computer Controls, Bluestone Coping, Fire Table, Outdoor Fireplace.

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Project Designed & Built By our Owner in 1990, after 25 years added new Wet edge Pebble interior, fire pits, rain descent and rock drainage trough. Proof geometric designs are TIMELESS

Hydroscapes
Photo of a modern backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Phoenix with a water feature and decking.

Azalea is The 2012 New American Home as commissioned by the National Association of Home Builders and was featured and shown at the International Builders Show and in Florida Design Magazine, Volume 22; No. 4; Issue 24-12. With 4,335 square foot of air conditioned space and a total under roof square footage of 5,643 this home has four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and two half bathrooms. It was designed and constructed to achieve the highest level of “green” certification while still including sophisticated technology such as retractable window shades, motorized glass doors and a high-tech surveillance system operable just by the touch of an iPad or iPhone. This showcase residence has been deemed an “urban-suburban” home and happily dwells among single family homes and condominiums. The two story home brings together the indoors and outdoors in a seamless blend with motorized doors opening from interior space to the outdoor space. Two separate second floor lounge terraces also flow seamlessly from the inside. The front door opens to an interior lanai, pool, and deck while floor-to-ceiling glass walls reveal the indoor living space. An interior art gallery wall is an entertaining masterpiece and is completed by a wet bar at one end with a separate powder room. The open kitchen welcomes guests to gather and when the floor to ceiling retractable glass doors are open the great room and lanai flow together as one cohesive space. A summer kitchen takes the hospitality poolside. Awards: 2012 Golden Aurora Award – “Best of Show”, Southeast Building Conference – Grand Aurora Award – “Best of State” – Florida – Grand Aurora Award – Custom Home, One-of-a-Kind $2,000,001 – $3,000,000 – Grand Aurora Award – Green Construction Demonstration Model – Grand Aurora Award – Best Energy Efficient Home – Grand Aurora Award – Best Solar Energy Efficient House – Grand Aurora Award – Best Natural Gas Single Family Home – Aurora Award, Green Construction – New Construction over $2,000,001 – Aurora Award – Best Water-Wise Home – Aurora Award – Interior Detailing over $2,000,001 2012 Parade of Homes – “Grand Award Winner”, HBA of Metro Orlando – First Place – Custom Home 2012 Major Achievement Award, HBA of Metro Orlando – Best Interior Design 2012 Orlando Home & Leisure’s: – Outdoor Living Space of the Year – Specialty Room of the Year 2012 Gold Nugget Awards, Pacific Coast Builders Conference – Grand Award, Indoor/Outdoor Space – Merit Award, Best Custom Home 3,000 – 5,000 sq. ft. 2012 Design Excellence Awards, Residential Design & Build magazine – Best Custom Home 4,000 – 4,999 sq ft – Best Green Home – Best Outdoor Living – Best Specialty Room – Best Use of Technology 2012 Residential Coverings Award, Coverings Show 2012 AIA Orlando Design Awards – Residential Design, Award of Merit – Sustainable Design, Award of Merit 2012 American Residential Design Awards, AIBD – First Place – Custom Luxury Homes, 4,001 – 5,000 sq ft – Second Place – Green Design

Mid-sized tropical backyard rectangular pool in Miami with a water feature and decking.

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Large country backyard custom-shaped natural pool in DC Metro with a water feature and decking.

An infinity edge pool with imported tile and a waterfall. The decks are Ipe. Built by Greg Neff of CGN Premier Lonestar
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Plant filter adjacent to natural swimming pool, with waterfall in backdrop. Photo by Genus Loci Ecological Landscapes Inc.
Mid-sized country backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Toronto with a water feature and decking.

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