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A family in West University contacted us to design a contemporary Houston landscape for them. They live on a double lot, which is large for that neighborhood. They had built a custom home on the property, and they wanted a unique indoor-outdoor living experience that integrated a modern pool into the aesthetic of their home interior.
This was made possible by the design of the home itself. The living room can be fully opened to the yard by sliding glass doors. The pool we built is actually a lap swimming pool that measures a full 65 feet in length. Not only is this pool unique in size and design, but it is also unique in how it ties into the home. The patio literally connects the living room to the edge of the water. There is no coping, so you can literally walk across the patio into the water and start your swim in the heated, lighted interior of the pool.
Even for guests who do not swim, the proximity of the water to the living room makes the entire pool-patio layout part of the exterior design. This is a common theme in modern pool design.
The patio is also notable because it is constructed from stones that fit so tightly together the joints seem to disappear. Although the linear edges of the stones are faintly visible, the surface is one contiguous whole whose linear seamlessness supports both the linearity of the home and the lengthwise expanse of the pool.
While the patio design is strictly linear to tie the form of the home to that of the pool, our modern pool is decorated with a running bond pattern of tile work. Running bond is a design pattern that uses staggered stone, brick, or tile layouts to create something of a linear puzzle board effect that captures the eye. We created this pattern to compliment the brick work of the home exterior wall, thus aesthetically tying fine details of the pool to home architecture.
At the opposite end of the pool, we built a fountain into the side of the home's perimeter wall. The fountain head is actually square, mirroring the bricks in the wall. Unlike a typical fountain, the water here pours out in a horizontal plane which even more reinforces the theme of the quadrilateral geometry and linear movement of the modern pool.
We decorated the front of the home with a custom garden consisting of small ground cover plant species. We had to be very cautious around the trees due to West U’s strict tree preservation policies. In order to avoid damaging tree roots, we had to avoid digging too deep into the earth.
The species used in this garden—Japanese Ardesia, foxtail ferns, and dwarf mondo not only avoid disturbing tree roots, but they are low-growth by nature and highly shade resistant. We also built a gravel driveway that provides natural water drainage and preserves the root zone for trees. Concrete pads cross the driveway to give the homeowners a sure-footing for walking to and from their vehicles.
Pioneer Family Pools LW
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard round aboveground pool in Toronto with decking.
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Adams Pool Specialties
Photo of a contemporary backyard custom-shaped pool in Sacramento with concrete slab.
Land Art Design, Inc.
This lap pool maximizes the space in a Bethesda backyard with fieldstone retaining walls that offer privacy and structure. Three sheer descent waterfalls add sound and movement to the swimming pool.
Caprock Hardscape Supply
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard kidney-shaped natural pool in Dallas with a water feature and natural stone pavers.
Ryan Hughes Design
This Ryan Hughes Design Build screened pool with baja shelf and square infinity spa allow for all-weather enjoyment. Colorado Travertine tile in soothing elegant tones wraps around the pool and spa and encases tropical plantings.
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Boyce Design + Build
Situated on a private cove of Lake Lanier this stunning project is the essence of Indoor-outdoor living and embraces all the best elements of its natural surroundings. The pool house features an open floor plan with a kitchen, bar and great room combination and panoramic doors that lead to an eye-catching infinity edge pool and negative knife edge spa. The covered pool patio offers a relaxing and intimate setting for a quiet evening or watching sunsets over the lake. The adjacent flagstone patio, grill area and unobstructed water views create the ideal combination for entertaining family and friends while adding a touch of luxury to lakeside living.
Decosimo Architects
Dramatic night view of pool & cabana. Note linear gas fireplace at living area
Photo of a large modern backyard rectangular natural pool in Other with a pool house and natural stone pavers.
Photo of a large modern backyard rectangular natural pool in Other with a pool house and natural stone pavers.
Marc Evan Swimming Pool Design
Photo of a large traditional backyard rectangular lap pool in Other with a hot tub and brick pavers.
SC POOLS
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Los Angeles with a hot tub and concrete pavers.
WaterWorks Pools & Spas
Photo of a large tropical backyard custom-shaped pool in Other with a hot tub and concrete pavers.
WaterWorks Pools & Spas
Inspiration for a large tropical backyard custom-shaped pool in Other with a hot tub and concrete pavers.
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WaterWorks Pools & Spas
Large tropical backyard custom-shaped pool in Other with a hot tub and concrete pavers.
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Inspiration for a contemporary pool in London with concrete slab.
Inspiration for a contemporary pool in London with concrete slab.
Westrock Pool and Spa
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard custom-shaped lap pool in New York with a hot tub and brick pavers.
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Toblesky-Green Architects
This is an example of a traditional custom-shaped infinity pool in Los Angeles.
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