Designed for a family of competitive swimmers, this new back yard contains sculptural, low-maintenance desert landscaping. The 25-meter pool is built for racing, with 2 lanes, backstroke flags and wave suppression gutters. A motorized cover holds the heat in during fall and spring to extend the Arizona outdoor swim season by 3 months. A few steps above the pool, new ramadas provide covered dining and shade. The long view down the pool aligns with the first view one sees upon entering the house - "It's so impressive! says the happy homeowners.