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Randy Angell DesignsThe planning phase of this modern retreat was an intense collaboration that took place over the course of more than two years. While the initial design concept exceeded the clients' expectations, it also exceeded their budget beyond the point of comfort.
The next several months were spent modifying the design, in attempts to lower the budget. Ultimately, the decision was made that they would hold off on the project until they could budget for the original design, rather than compromising the vision.
About a year later, we repeated that same process, which resulted in the same outcome. After another year-long hiatus, we met once again. We revisited design thoughts, each of us bringing to the table new ideas and options.
Each thought simply solidified the fact that the initial vision was absolutely what we all wanted to see come to fruition, and the decision was finally made to move forward.
The main challenge of the site was elevation. The Southeast corner of the lot stands 5'6" above the threshold of the rear door, while the Northeast corner dropped a full 2' below the threshold of the door.
The backyard was also long and narrow, sloping side-to-side and toward the house. The key to the design concept was to deftly place the project into the slope and utilize the elevation changes, without allowing them to dominate the yard, or overwhelm the senses.
The unseen challenge on this project came in the form of hitting every underground issue possible. We had to relocate the sewer main, the gas line, and the electrical service; and since rock was sitting about 6" below the surface, all of these had to be chiseled through many feet of dense rock, adding to our projected timeline and budget.
As you enter the space, your first stop is an outdoor living area. Smooth finished concrete, colored to match the 'Leuder' limestone coping, has a subtle saw-cut pattern aligned with the edges of the recessed fire pit.
In small spaces, it is important to consider a multi-purpose approach. So, the recessed fire pit has been fitted with an aluminum cover that allows our client to set up tables and chairs for entertaining, right over the top of the fire pit.
From here, it;s two steps up to the pool elevation, and the floating 'Leuder' limestone stepper pads that lead across the pool and hide the dam wall of the flush spa.
The main retaining wall to the Southeast is a poured concrete wall with an integrated sheer descent waterfall into the spa. To bring in some depth and texture, a 'Brownstone' ledgestone was used to face both the dropped beam on the pool, and the raised beam of the water feature wall.
The main water feature is comprised of five custom made stainless steel scuppers, supplied by a dedicated booster pump.
Colored concrete stepper pads lead to the 'Ipe' wood deck at the far end of the pool. The placement of this wood deck allowed us to minimize our use of retaining walls on the Northeast end of the yard, since it drops off over three feet below the elevation of the pool beam.
One of the most unique features on this project has to be the structure over the dining area. With a unique combination of steel and wood, the clean modern aesthetic of this structure creates a visual stamp in the space that standard structure could not accomplish.
4" steel posts, painted charcoal grey, are set on an angle, 4' into the bedrock, to anchor the structure. Steel I-beams painted in green-yellow color--aptly called "frolic"--act as the base to the hefty cedar rafters of the roof structure, which has a slight pitch toward the rear.
A hidden gutter on the back of the roof sends water down a copper rain chain, and into the drainage system. The backdrop for both this dining area , as well as the living area, is the horizontal screen panel, created with alternating sizes of cedar planks, stained to a calm hue of dove grey.
California Landscape ConstructionWe installed a raised garden bed made of redwood with individual timed sprinklers. This is a great contemporary garden with minimal upkeep.
This is an example of a medium sized modern back patio in Orange County with a vegetable patch, no cover and concrete slabs.
This is an example of a medium sized modern back patio in Orange County with a vegetable patch, no cover and concrete slabs.
Curated ConstructionDesign ideas for a large modern back patio in Denver with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slabs and a pergola.
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsSteel framed entry .
Photography by Stephen Brousseau.
Photo of a medium sized modern front veranda in Seattle with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Photo of a medium sized modern front veranda in Seattle with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Siding & Windows Group LtdComplete Exterior Remodel with Fiber Cement Siding, Trim, Soffit & Fascia, Windows, Doors, Gutters and Built the Garage, Deck, Porch and Portico. Both Home and Detached Garage.
T&M ShadingCAMARGUE black
Inspiration for a modern back patio in Hawaii with concrete slabs and a gazebo.
Inspiration for a modern back patio in Hawaii with concrete slabs and a gazebo.
Custom Pools LLCInspiration for a medium sized modern back patio in St Louis with a water feature and concrete slabs.
AquaView Fencing - Serving North AmericaInspiration for a medium sized modern back custom shaped hot tub in Los Angeles with concrete slabs.
Regenesis Ecological DesignCustom designed COR-TEN pots sit in a planted border of Sedum 'Coral Reef', Dianthus 'Firewitch', and Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry).
Inspiration for a small modern courtyard patio in Other with a potted garden, concrete slabs and an awning.
Inspiration for a small modern courtyard patio in Other with a potted garden, concrete slabs and an awning.
Southernwind Pools Inc.Inspiration for a medium sized modern back rectangular swimming pool in Dallas with concrete slabs.
Letendre Concrete and Design, Inc.This is an example of a medium sized modern patio in Minneapolis with concrete slabs.
Ginkgo Leaf StudioThe gas fire pit is a cast concrete bowl filled with spheres made of the same material as faux logs in fireplaces. A unique take on a fire pit.
Westhauser Photography
Conscious Environments Inc.Large modern back rectangular lengths swimming pool in Orange County with a water feature and concrete slabs.
Flavin ArchitectsModern glass house set in the landscape evokes a midcentury vibe. A modern gas fireplace divides the living area with a polished concrete floor from the greenhouse with a gravel floor. The frame is painted steel with aluminum sliding glass door. The front features a green roof with native grasses and the rear is covered with a glass roof.
Photo by: Gregg Shupe Photography
Kailey J. Flynn PhotographyPhoto by Kailey J. Flynn Photography. Designed by Da Vinci Pools. Screen designed by Nick Mehl Architects
Inspiration for a medium sized modern indoor rectangular lengths swimming pool in Austin with concrete slabs.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern indoor rectangular lengths swimming pool in Austin with concrete slabs.
Southwest Fence & DeckPhoto of a modern back patio in Dallas with concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Drewett WorksA simple desert plant palette complements the clean Modernist lines of this Arcadia-area home. Architect C.P. Drewett says the exterior color palette lightens the residence’s sculptural forms. “We also painted it in the springtime,” Drewett adds. “It’s a time of such rejuvenation, and every time I’m involved in a color palette during spring, it reflects that spirit.”
Featured in the November 2008 issue of Phoenix Home & Garden, this "magnificently modern" home is actually a suburban loft located in Arcadia, a neighborhood formerly occupied by groves of orange and grapefruit trees in Phoenix, Arizona. The home, designed by architect C.P. Drewett, offers breathtaking views of Camelback Mountain from the entire main floor, guest house, and pool area. These main areas "loft" over a basement level featuring 4 bedrooms, a guest room, and a kids' den. Features of the house include white-oak ceilings, exposed steel trusses, Eucalyptus-veneer cabinetry, honed Pompignon limestone, concrete, granite, and stainless steel countertops. The owners also enlisted the help of Interior Designer Sharon Fannin. The project was built by Sonora West Development of Scottsdale, AZ.
JRP Design & RemodelTaking in the panoramic views of this Modern Mediterranean Resort while dipping into its luxurious pool feels like a getaway tucked into the hills of Westlake Village. Although, this home wasn’t always so inviting. It originally had the view to impress guests but no space to entertain them.
One day, the owners ran into a sign that it was time to remodel their home. Quite literally, they were walking around their neighborhood and saw a JRP Design & Remodel sign in someone’s front yard.
They became our clients, and our architects drew up a new floorplan for their home. It included a massive addition to the front and a total reconfiguration to the backyard. These changes would allow us to create an entry, expand the small living room, and design an outdoor living space in the backyard. There was only one thing standing in the way of all of this – a mountain formed out of solid rock. Our team spent extensive time chipping away at it to reconstruct the home’s layout. Like always, the hard work was all worth it in the end for our clients to have their dream home!
Luscious landscaping now surrounds the new addition to the front of the home. Its roof is topped with red clay Spanish tiles, giving it a Mediterranean feel. Walking through the iron door, you’re welcomed by a new entry where you can see all the way through the home to the backyard resort and all its glory, thanks to the living room’s LaCantina bi-fold door.
A transparent fence lining the back of the property allows you to enjoy the hillside view without any obstruction. Within the backyard, a 38-foot long, deep blue modernized pool gravitates you to relaxation. The Baja shelf inside it is a tempting spot to lounge in the water and keep cool, while the chairs nearby provide another option for leaning back and soaking up the sun.
On a hot day or chilly night, guests can gather under the sheltered outdoor living space equipped with ceiling fans and heaters. This space includes a kitchen with Stoneland marble countertops and a 42-inch Hestan barbeque. Next to it, a long dining table awaits a feast. Additional seating is available by the TV and fireplace.
From the various entertainment spots to the open layout and breathtaking views, it’s no wonder why the owners love to call their home a “Modern Mediterranean Resort.”
Photographer: Andrew Orozco
Modern Garden and Outdoor Space with Concrete Slabs Ideas and Designs
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