Outdoor Space

20th Century Revival

Contemporary details in outdoor living are blended with the historic home as a backdrop in this ultra-luxurious, multi-tiered entertainment space. The client requested a full spectrum of program elements, including a covered outdoor living space with a fireplace and a full outdoor kitchen, a guest/pool house, an upper and lower pool, a spa, a swim-up bar ledge, a sunken fire pit and multiple lounging spaces. The backyard’s sloped hill made the terrain unusable for this vision, so the design team’s biggest challenge was to flatten the earth and create functional yet beautiful spaces. They addressed the dramatic grade changes by using terraces, expanding the usable space and creating various outdoor rooms, which resulted in a dynamic, party-ready space from every angle.

Landscape Architect and Pool Designer:

Lorax Design Group

Designer

Amy Thurston Interiors + Creative Direction

Photographer

Matt Kocourek

Resources

Builder: Scott Gann Construction   Contractor: Clearwater Pools  Landscaper: Embassy Landscape Group   Flooring: Atelier Vals

Floor plans, Drawings, Elevations:

Before Photos

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