The Artists: Doug Staples & Dean Alexander Read more
When Steve Wilson, Greg Perry and Dennis Wright were commissioned by avid art collectors to design an aquascape, the team knew the result would be nothing short of breathtaking. Read more
Charged with creating an entire outdoor living area in a relatively tight space, Tom Zahos had to shift the project’s focus to the side yard — and needed to clear out 35 trees in the process. Read more
The Tucson home had a giant, grassy expanse with views of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Read more
Originally, this project was supposed to be a modest stream to greet visitors. Read more
A new spate of research is focusing on the benefits of aquatic and hot water therapy, covering topics from psychology to knee pain. Read more
Sometimes the most creative solutions come from tight restrictions. Read more
The clients’ backyard had what Gym & Swim landscape designer Doug Parker called “dead space.” Read more
Any pool builder likes to hear these words from a client: “Money is not an issue.” Read more
The goal of any builder who serves elite customers is to create a work of art in the backyard. Read more
When the clients first met with the Land Design team, they had just visited the Alhambra, a 13th century Spanish palace. Read more
One powerful advantage of spas is that they can be easily integrated into the surrounding environs, creating a soothing reservoir of bubbling, hot water. Read more
This classic, round garden spa is as treasured as the complex, formal pool on the other side of the yard. Read more
The customers requested a magnificent, yet functional aquascape. Read more
The clients wanted a little of everything for their second home. Read more
Just as too many chefs can send up flames in the kitchen, too many designers can bring creativity to a halt Read more
When everyone in their neighborhood was buying pools shaped like mountain ponds and lakes, Mike Giovanone’s clients wanted something traditional … but with a twist. Read more
If you’re going to specialize in natural waterfeatures, it helps to be a hiker. Read more
The client for this project loves to entertain on a grand scale, even hosting the occasional wedding party Read more
Nestled in the tall shadows of a chateau, this spa design utilizes a private panoramic view of the Colorado countryside. Read more
These clients wanted a pool and spa to go with their quaint, yellow home and small patio in Elizabethtown, Ky. The waterscape, along with a new pool house, would provide the perfect place for the couple to entertain guests and enjoy the scenery. Read more
Many builders today are confronted with shoehorning a pool into a tiny backyard, but these designers’ challenge was just the opposite. Read more
When you look at this project, you can easily imagine the draftsman leaning over a piece of graph paper, T square in hand. It’s all planes and grids that perfectly fit the space. Read more
The pool industry has taken note of America’s ever-shrinking backyards, and this property proved to be no exception. Read more
The clients were looking for something small and intimate. Read more