2018 Provincial Award of Excellence Winner

About the Project:

When the designer arrived, the site had an existing concrete pool as well as a curvy raised terrace built with chiseled and tumbled stone. During the first consultation, the home owner had a dream of a completely modern renovation to his back yard, including getting rid of all existing elements (except the pool). After seeing these conditions, the designers vision was able to change the mind of the home owner. The house is built from beautiful natural stone, and has a very traditional feel mixed with modern elements such as large square windows. Because of this style, and the designers idea to keep all existing walls, the design was formed. A completely modern lower landscape beside the pool which would smoothly blend into the more traditional, organic shapes near the house. The most pleasing transition point being the large curved cut in the stone as you come off the straight line pool walkway towards the steps up to the patio. 

Site Challenges:

• Existing landscape features were to remain and new stone be incorporated
• Difficult access
• Drainage issues were addressed through slopes and garden space as it was at the low point of a valley. Pond over-flow system was included

Special Features: 

• Large sitting areas
• Elegant walkways
• Koi pond / living ecosystem waterfall with a fire bowl feature
• Large pool and hot tub
• 8' x 12' cabana / pool house 
• 70 long x 8' tall Ivy green living screen 
• Mature trees (installed and existing)
• Landscape lighting
• Irrigation 
• Grass pool deck for lounge chairs 
• Upper deck for a brilliant view of the landscape

Credits:

Constructed by Land-Con LTD

Pool by Todd Pools LTD

Waterfall by Pritty Landscapes

Photography by Capture Studios

Fire Bowls by Dekko