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Susan Friedman Landscape ArchitectureThe clients chose a “petrified wood” look boulder that was core-drilled to become a fountain and now serves as a focal point while also providing water to visiting wildlife and soothing sounds for all.
Ventures Designprivate island vacation home with wrap around porch and balcony, expansive patio with custom pergola over an outdoor kitchen and bar with custom swing seating. The pergola also shades an outdoor dining area with a double sided dyed stucco fireplace with built in wood storage.
Shearon Design Collective1 Acre in Gilbert that needed a complete transformation from bad grass and desert plants to this lush dream home in prime Gilbert! Raised planters and hedges surrounding existing trees, new pavers, fire features - fireplace and fire pits, flower beds, new shrubs, trees, landscape lighting, sunken pool dining cabana, swim up bar, tennis court, soccer field, edible garden, iron trellis, private garden, and stunning paver entryways.
Waterloo Outdoor Design BuildExpansive contemporary front driveway partial sun garden in Austin with a pathway and concrete paving.
Old Hillsboro Building CompanyPhoto of an expansive rural back custom shaped infinity swimming pool in Nashville with a water slide and concrete paving.
Gregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-BuildPavilion at night.
I designed this outdoor living project when at CG&S, and it was beautifully built by their team.
Photo: Paul Finkel 2012
Photo of an expansive classic back custom shaped swimming pool in Austin with a pool house and concrete paving.
Photo of an expansive classic back custom shaped swimming pool in Austin with a pool house and concrete paving.
Progressive Design BuildChallenge
This 2001 riverfront home was purchased by the owners in 2015 and immediately renovated. Progressive Design Build was hired at that time to remodel the interior, with tentative plans to remodel their outdoor living space as a second phase design/build remodel. True to their word, after completing the interior remodel, this young family turned to Progressive Design Build in 2017 to address known zoning regulations and restrictions in their backyard and build an outdoor living space that was fit for entertaining and everyday use.
The homeowners wanted a pool and spa, outdoor living room, kitchen, fireplace and covered patio. They also wanted to stay true to their home’s Old Florida style architecture while also adding a Jamaican influence to the ceiling detail, which held sentimental value to the homeowners who honeymooned in Jamaica.
Solution
To tackle the known zoning regulations and restrictions in the backyard, the homeowners researched and applied for a variance. With the variance in hand, Progressive Design Build sat down with the homeowners to review several design options. These options included:
Option 1) Modifications to the original pool design, changing it to be longer and narrower and comply with an existing drainage easement
Option 2) Two different layouts of the outdoor living area
Option 3) Two different height elevations and options for the fire pit area
Option 4) A proposed breezeway connecting the new area with the existing home
After reviewing the options, the homeowners chose the design that placed the pool on the backside of the house and the outdoor living area on the west side of the home (Option 1).
It was important to build a patio structure that could sustain a hurricane (a Southwest Florida necessity), and provide substantial sun protection. The new covered area was supported by structural columns and designed as an open-air porch (with no screens) to allow for an unimpeded view of the Caloosahatchee River. The open porch design also made the area feel larger, and the roof extension was built with substantial strength to survive severe weather conditions.
The pool and spa were connected to the adjoining patio area, designed to flow seamlessly into the next. The pool deck was designed intentionally in a 3-color blend of concrete brick with freeform edge detail to mimic the natural river setting. Bringing the outdoors inside, the pool and fire pit were slightly elevated to create a small separation of space.
Result
All of the desirable amenities of a screened porch were built into an open porch, including electrical outlets, a ceiling fan/light kit, TV, audio speakers, and a fireplace. The outdoor living area was finished off with additional storage for cushions, ample lighting, an outdoor dining area, a smoker, a grill, a double-side burner, an under cabinet refrigerator, a major ventilation system, and water supply plumbing that delivers hot and cold water to the sinks.
Because the porch is under a roof, we had the option to use classy woods that would give the structure a natural look and feel. We chose a dark cypress ceiling with a gloss finish, replicating the same detail that the homeowners experienced in Jamaica. This created a deep visceral and emotional reaction from the homeowners to their new backyard.
The family now spends more time outdoors enjoying the sights, sounds and smells of nature. Their professional lives allow them to take a trip to paradise right in their backyard—stealing moments that reflect on the past, but are also enjoyed in the present.
Fratantoni Interior DesignersThis courtyard features cement pavers with grass in between. A seated patio area in front of the custom built-in fireplace with two black wall trellis' on both sides of the fireplace. Decorated with four white wingback armchairs with black trim detailing and a stone coffee table in the center. A French-inspired fountain sits across from the patio space. A wood gate acts as the entrance into the courtyard.
Del Rancho PoolsExpansive contemporary back patio in San Diego with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and a pergola.
Landscape Renovations, Inc.Expansive traditional back full sun garden in Minneapolis with a fire feature and concrete paving.
Bricks and Stones SupplyTraditional style driveway using Techo-Bloc's Villagio pavers.
Expansive traditional front driveway partial sun garden in Philadelphia with a potted garden and concrete paving.
Expansive traditional front driveway partial sun garden in Philadelphia with a potted garden and concrete paving.
Ruffolo IncDan Rudnicki
Inspiration for an expansive traditional back patio in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and no cover.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional back patio in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and no cover.
ILLUMINARIES LIGHTING LLCThis is an example of an expansive classic back patio in Austin with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and a roof extension.
Intact-RenovationsIntact-Renovations Third tier of wall being installed. You can have some back gaps in lower tiers , but not the coping tier
Inspiration for an expansive classic front formal partial sun garden for summer in Toronto with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Inspiration for an expansive classic front formal partial sun garden for summer in Toronto with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Techo-BlocCurb Appeal - Permea by Techo-Bloc
Techo-Bloc has created the Pure Paver, a stone that promotes the proper percolation of surface water to the ground, thus allowing the water to return naturally to its source.
Oza Sabbeth ArchitectsPhoto of an expansive contemporary back rectangular lengths hot tub in New York with concrete paving.
Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape ArchitectureCiro
Expansive contemporary back full sun garden in San Luis Obispo with a water feature and concrete paving.
Expansive contemporary back full sun garden in San Luis Obispo with a water feature and concrete paving.
Daniel Fraiman ConstructionPhoto of an expansive patio in Sacramento with a fire feature and concrete paving.
Bamboo Landscaping LtdDan Clarke
This is an example of an expansive contemporary side patio in London with concrete paving, a potted garden and a roof extension.
This is an example of an expansive contemporary side patio in London with concrete paving, a potted garden and a roof extension.
Drewett WorksPositioned at the base of Camelback Mountain this hacienda is muy caliente! Designed for dear friends from New York, this home was carefully extracted from the Mrs’ mind.
She had a clear vision for a modern hacienda. Mirroring the clients, this house is both bold and colorful. The central focus was hospitality, outdoor living, and soaking up the amazing views. Full of amazing destinations connected with a curving circulation gallery, this hacienda includes water features, game rooms, nooks, and crannies all adorned with texture and color.
This house has a bold identity and a warm embrace. It was a joy to design for these long-time friends, and we wish them many happy years at Hacienda Del Sueño.
Project Details // Hacienda del Sueño
Architecture: Drewett Works
Builder: La Casa Builders
Landscape + Pool: Bianchi Design
Interior Designer: Kimberly Alonzo
Photographer: Dino Tonn
Wine Room: Innovative Wine Cellar Design
Publications
“Modern Hacienda: East Meets West in a Fabulous Phoenix Home,” Phoenix Home & Garden, November 2009
Awards
ASID Awards: First place – Custom Residential over 6,000 square feet
2009 Phoenix Home and Garden Parade of Homes
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