July 2007 Table of Contents

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A detailed look at 24 spectacular projects that push the boundaries of great design. 2007 Masters of Design A detailed look at 24 spectacular projects that push the boundaries of great design.

The Artists: Doug Staples & Dean Alexander Read more

The Artists: Steve Wilson, Greg Perry & Dennis Wright 2007 Masters of Design The Artists: Steve Wilson, Greg Perry & Dennis Wright

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

The Artists: Tom Zahos & Greg Ryback 2007 Masters of Design The Artists: Tom Zahos & Greg Ryback

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 Artists: Doug Staples & Dean Alexander 2007 Masters of Design The Artists: Doug Staples & Dean Alexander

The Tucson home had a giant, grassy expanse with views of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Read more

The Artists: Kathryn Swehla & Clayton Varick 2007 Masters of Design The Artists: Kathryn Swehla & Clayton Varick

Originally, this project was supposed to be a modest stream to greet visitors. Read more

New Research Looks at Aquatic Therapy

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

The Artists: Lisa North & Andre Del Re 2007 Masters of Design The Artists: Lisa North & Andre Del Re

Sometimes the most creative solutions come from tight restrictions. Read more

The Artist: Doug Parker 2007 Masters of Design The Artist: Doug Parker

The clients’ backyard had what Gym & Swim landscape designer Doug Parker called “dead space.” Read more

The Artists: Ric Reineke, Jeffrey Watson & Oscar Richardson 2007 Masters of Design The Artists: Ric Reineke, Jeffrey Watson & Oscar Richardson

Any pool builder likes to hear these words from a client: “Money is not an issue.” Read more

The Artist: Michael Inzerillo 2007 Masters of Design The Artist: Michael Inzerillo

The goal of any builder who serves elite customers is to create a work of art in the backyard. Read more

The Artists: Michael Logsdon & Nicholas Thompson 2007 Masters of Design The Artists: Michael Logsdon & Nicholas Thompson

When the clients first met with the Land Design team, they had just visited the Alhambra, a 13th century Spanish palace. Read more

The Artist: Jay Middleton 2007 Masters of Design The Artist: Jay Middleton

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

The Artists: Chuck Hess & Christina Reeves 2007 Masters of Design The Artists: Chuck Hess & Christina Reeves

This classic, round garden spa is as treasured as the complex, formal pool on the other side of the yard. Read more

The Artist: Mike Hodak 2007 Masters of Design The Artist: Mike Hodak

The customers requested a magnificent, yet functional aquascape. Read more

The Artists: Tim Grey, Koby Kirwin & Chip Masterson 2007 Masters of Design The Artists: Tim Grey, Koby Kirwin & Chip Masterson

The clients wanted a little of everything for their second home. Read more

The Artists: Susan J. Hall, Deena R. Bell & Lewis E. Aqüí 2007 Masters of Design The Artists: Susan J. Hall, Deena R. Bell & Lewis E. Aqüí

Just as too many chefs can send up flames in the kitchen, too many designers can bring creativity to a halt Read more

The Artist: Susan Harrison 2007 Masters of Design The Artist: Susan Harrison

Circles, rectangles and lines. Read more

The Artists: Mike Giovanone, Rich Fenwick & Forest Smith 2007 Masters of Design The Artists: Mike Giovanone, Rich Fenwick & Forest Smith

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

The Artist: Bill Goddard 2007 Masters of Design The Artist: Bill Goddard

If you’re going to specialize in natural waterfeatures, it helps to be a hiker. Read more

The Artist: Keith Davitt 2007 Masters of Design The Artist: Keith Davitt

The client for this project loves to entertain on a grand scale, even hosting the occasional wedding party Read more

The Artists: Marshall Foote & Gyles Thornely 2007 Masters of Design The Artists: Marshall Foote & Gyles Thornely

Nestled in the tall shadows of a chateau, this spa design utilizes a private panoramic view of the Colorado countryside. Read more

The Artist: Fred Butler 2007 Masters of Design The Artist: Fred Butler

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

The Artists: Ginette Couillard & Denys Aubry 2007 Masters of Design The Artists: Ginette Couillard & Denys Aubry

Many builders today are confronted with shoehorning a pool into a tiny backyard, but these designers’ challenge was just the opposite. Read more

The Artist: Rob Danieli 2007 Masters of Design The Artist: Rob Danieli

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 Artist: Mark Allison 2007 Masters of Design The Artist: Mark Allison

The pool industry has taken note of America’s ever-shrinking backyards, and this property proved to be no exception. Read more

The Artist: John Anderson 2007 Masters of Design The Artist: John Anderson

The clients were looking for something small and intimate. Read more

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