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Josh Wynne Construction
Our latest project, Fish Camp, on Longboat Key, FL. This home was designed around tight zoning restrictions while meeting the FEMA V-zone requirement. It is registered with LEED and is expected to be Platinum certified. It is rated EnergyStar v. 3.1 with a HERS index of 50. The design is a modern take on the Key West vernacular so as to keep with the neighboring historic homes in the area. Ryan Gamma Photography
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
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.
Aqua-Link Pools and Spas
Designed and Built by Aqua-Link Pools and Spas
Inspiration for a small mediterranean backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Orange County with tile and a hot tub.
Inspiration for a small mediterranean backyard custom-shaped lap pool in Orange County with tile and a hot tub.
Neptune Swimming Pools
A Neptune Pools Original design.
Small concrete family pool (7m x 3.5m) with white tiled interior, Anston Bondi paving and Eco Clancy wall panelling. Rear wall render colour monument. Planting consists of Ornamental Pears with Agave underplanting. Photography by Tim Turner.
Mike Farley Pool Designer, SWD, ASLA
This North Richland Hills, TX pool designed by Mike Farley is a geometric with clean lines. The PebbleSheen is Aqua Blue and the coping is Oklahoma flagstone. It was designed for privacy in a small yard. The elevation change allows more privacy and the stone pedestals with flowerpots and stone scuppers provide a soothing environment while masking the street traffic. Pool constructed by Claffey Pools and landscaping done by Brad Land of Allscapes, Inc. To see videos and more information check out Mike's Reference Site at FarleyPoolDesigns.com
Photo of a small modern courtyard rectangular pool in Dallas with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.
AO Design Studio
Philip Johnson inspired pool pavilion and cabana
Design ideas for a small midcentury backyard rectangular lap pool in Other with a pool house and concrete pavers.
Design ideas for a small midcentury backyard rectangular lap pool in Other with a pool house and concrete pavers.
MBD/Bespoke Design + Build
Small modern backyard l-shaped infinity pool in Phoenix with a hot tub and concrete slab.
Foxterra Design
Design ideas for a small modern backyard custom-shaped infinity pool in Orange County with a hot tub.
Platinum Poolcare
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This custom swim resistance swim spa features a commercial-quality swim resistance system for current swimming. The swim spa also features an automatic pool safety cover, a therapeutic exercise bar, Primera Stone Diamond Head Treasure pool finish, and a Basketball system. The coping is Bluestone, and the planks that clad the exposed wall are Valder's Dovewhite limestone. There is also a mosaic tile border as well as on the stair treads. Photos by Larry Huene.
Cascade Outdoor Design
This compact space allows for a lot of outdoor living options, without feeling too cramped. The homeowners really wanted a pool and spa, but didn't believe their yard was big enough. Not only did they get both by incorporating a spool, they also have plenty of room for seating and dining, lush landscaping, and a lawn where their child and dogs can play!
Photo by Craig O'Neal
Landmark Construction Crew
Pool of the modern home construction in Sherman Oaks which included the installation of swimming pool with hot tub, concrete slab pavement and landscaping.
Prideaux Design
Matt Vacca
Inspiration for a small backyard rectangular pool in Phoenix with concrete slab.
Inspiration for a small backyard rectangular pool in Phoenix with concrete slab.
AquaTerra Outdoors
AquaTerra Outdoors was hired to bring life to the outdoors of the new home. When it came time to design the space we were challenged with the tight space of the backyard. We worked through the concepts and we were able to incorporate a new pool with spa, custom water feature wall, Ipe wood deck, outdoor kitchen, custom steel and Ipe wood shade arbor and fire pit. We also designed and installed all the landscaping including the custom steel planter.
Photography: Wade Griffith
Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects
A small light-filled structure that doubles as a project studio and guest house anchors the north end of the site. In between, a pool courtyard and gardens occupy the heart of the site. (Photography by Jeremy Bitterman.)
Zier Pools
Design ideas for a small transitional backyard custom-shaped pool in San Diego with natural stone pavers.
Design Classics Construction Professionals
Inspiration for a small traditional backyard pool in Dallas with tile.
User
Photo of a small tropical backyard rectangular aboveground pool in Tampa with a hot tub and decking.
Intex Design and Construction
Small space, outdoor living in Valley Village, CA
Drought Tolerant Landscape Design
Photo of a small modern backyard rectangular natural pool in Los Angeles with a hot tub and concrete pavers.
Photo of a small modern backyard rectangular natural pool in Los Angeles with a hot tub and concrete pavers.
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