This large free form pool has two impressive focal points. The oversized raised spa has a faux infinity glass tile spillway. There is a large, pass through stone masonry fireplace on one side and a large, flagstone beach entry on the rest of the perimeter leading to a large lounging sun ledge. On the sun ledge are three Jandi color LED water bubblers that work in concert with the Jandi color LED pool lights in the spa and pool. Opposite the spa area is a large rockfall with grotto, Big Ride slide, and smaller wrap around waterfall. This is a 9′ diving pool that is approximately 1,080 sq ft area. It has the premium Caribbean Blue Luminous Beadcrete plaster from Pebble Tech as its interior finish. Custom home design by Brent Gibson Classic Design, built by Oxford Homes.

The Legendary Rockstar Pool Build — A Backyard Concert Venue and Custom Swimming Pool The Rockstar Pool is one of the most ambitious, imaginative, and large-scale residential pool builds ever completed by Legendary Escapes. Designed and built by Al Curtis, this project was created for a homeowner whose entire life revolves around performance, music, and living boldly. This is far more than a swimming pool. It is a backyard concert venue, a sculpted grotto, a hot tub, a swim-up bar, a VIP lounge, a performance platform, and a fully engineered artistic environment built as a single cohesive experience. A Client With a True Rockstar Life The homeowner’s request was simple in spirit but extraordinary in scale: create a pool environment that matched a life centered on creativity and performance. His background includes jousting at the Michigan Renaissance Festival, on-stage theatrical work, a home rebuilt around music and entertainment, and longstanding connections within the rock world. With a 16-acre horse farm and a passion for bold design, he needed a pool that reflected his personality. His project requirements included a grotto, waterfall, hot tub, swim-up bar, performance area, and multiple lounging zones. Every feature had to feel original, dramatic, and purposeful. The Design Vision Designer and builder Al Curtis immediately recognized that this build needed to be expansive, theatrical, and seamlessly integrated into the landscape. The pool needed to make a statement without obstructing panoramic views of the surrounding farm and open sky. The spark for the design came from an unexpected source: steel grates salvaged from an old carnival tilt-a-whirl ride. This inspired the concept of a floating performance stage built over the pool. What began as a small idea quickly grew into a large-scale platform complete with a concrete stage, integrated lighting, waterfalls, backstage areas, and custom metalwork. As the stage expanded, so did the pool, the patio, and the entire environment—ultimately transforming the backyard into a private amphitheater. Repurposed Materials Used as Art Legendary Escapes is known for incorporating reclaimed materials into artistic, sculptural pool environments. This project includes an extraordinary collection of repurposed components: Tilt-a-whirl steel used as the main stage structure Carnival flooring panels transformed into large fire-feature guitars Trumpet and trombone bells refitted as lighting fixtures Reclaimed street lamps custom-painted for poolside lighting 3D-printed album covers used as illuminated wall panels Concrete replicas of Marshall speakers integrated under the stage Every material was selected to bring character, history, and energy to the space. Artistic Features and Highlights The Rockstar Pool includes numerous custom artistic elements, such as: A ten-foot mosaic “album cover” inset into the pool floor Eight-foot sculpted guitars along the fence line Guitar-shaped fire features Backlit album panels positioned just above the water A “Rockstar” sign paired with sculpted concrete amplifier towers A VIP seating area built from restored tilt-a-whirl ride cars Every corner of the environment contains layered artistic details. Engineering Challenges and Solutions Creating a fully functional concert stage over the deep end of the pool required extensive planning and engineering. Key complexities included: Designing a safe, weight-bearing steel and concrete stage structure Adjusting stage elevation mid-build to achieve optimal height Installing three complete filtration systems concealed beneath the stage Applying ecoFinish throughout the pool, spa, and grotto Rebuilding existing decking and integrating a three-story observation tower Ensuring the massive pool structure preserved the property’s sightlines The technical demands of this project were matched only by the creative vision behind it. The Legendary Team This build was completed by a multi-generational team of craftsmen and artists, including: Al Curtis – Designer and builder Jesse Curtis – Project manager and construction artist Mark Curtis – Filtration systems and plumbing Annie Curtis – Stonework and water features Karen Olson – Tile, stonework, and patio murals Frank DiPiazza – Structural construction and decking Brendan Schafer – On-site support and maintenance dbaker designs – Custom mosaic creation Daren Baker – Custom metal guitars and lighting elements Each contributor played a critical role in shaping the final environment. A Client Who Trusted the Process As with many Legendary Escapes projects, this build evolved organically. The homeowner provided inspiration and trust, allowing the team to respond to the evolving environment. Several features—including the guitar fence, fire elements, and VIP seating area—were conceived and built during the process as the design revealed new opportunities. 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The garage features two orange colored overhead doors -- one off the driveway, and another on the opposite side that opens onto the courtyard. This allows the garage, with the cars removed and both doors rolled up, to be used as a covered outdoor entertainment space in concert with the courtyard. The Great Room can also open to the courtyard by sliding open the 24-foot wall of glass panels, adding to the open flow between the buildings and the courtyard.

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A successful concert is all about dynamics: both in music, and the orchestration behind the scenes. Musicians and crew have to play in perfect sync. From load-in to load-out, everything needs to move smoothly and efficiently. That’s just the problem that the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater was facing: with acts booked every weekend of the summer, it had become an inefficient use of time, money and effort to load them all in and out of the venue without an optimal access point to the stage. The team was looking for a way to have a directly accessible loading dock, so that trucks could pull up and load in from behind the stage, but still have the view closed off from audiences with a partition in front. Adding to their challenge was that the doors this would require weighed 2,000 lbs each. That’s where RW came in strong.

Drawing from Sarah Susanka's Not-So-Big House principles, we designed the living room to be multi-purpose defined by the grand staircase and our "reading cave" alcove. Knotty hickory flooring, craftsman trim and walnut accents gives the home American character. This home is built to European Passive House standards to drastically reduce our energy use by 70%, then we added solar panels on the garage to become Net-Zero energy use for the year and carbon footprint of Zero for the home. Energy bills for the home are $10.77 per month (the minimum grid connection fee). Photos: Jen G. Pywell

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This kitchen addition project is an expansion of an old story and a half South Bozeman home. See the video about the finished project here: https://youtu.be/ClH5A3qs6Ik This old house has been remodeled and added onto many times over. A complete demolition and rebuild of this structure would be the best course of action, but we are in a historic neighborhood and we will be working with it as is. Budget is an issue as well, so in addition to the second story addition, we are limiting our renovation efforts to the kitchen and bathroom areas at the back the house. We are making a concerted effort to not get into too much of the existing front half of this house. This is precisely the type of remodeling work that requires a very skilled and experienced builder. And I emphasize experienced. We are lucky to be working with Luke Stahlberg of Ibex Builders. Luke is a talented local Bozeman contractor with years of experience in the remodeling industry. Luke is very methodical and well organized. This is a classic remodeling project with enough detail to really test a contractor’s skill and experience.

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A key focus of DLD is design that fits the surrounding neighborhood, in scale, detail or style. We don't mean having to match the nearby houses; instead, the project is in concert with surrounding houses and the larger block. This project is an exciting example of what can be done when those possibilities are realized. In the fall of 2014, DLD was approached by a local developer who wanted to build a custom home that not only fit with the character of the established urban neighborhood, but also worked for the young, growing families moving into this part of the city. It was to be efficient, smart, beautiful, and designed with an eye toward quality materials and expert craftsmanship. We love working on projects like this!

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Home About Work Contact 919 saint elmos court - fort bend, texas Where Mexico Hacienda meets Texas Hill Country description exterior views interior views elevations and floor plans specs Bedrooms 6 Bathrooms 5 Garage Attached Stories 2 Building (Sq.Ft.) 7,016 Lot (Sq.Ft.) 98,663 Exterior Construction Stucco Lot Description Subdivision Roof Tile Foundation Concrete location virtual tour Visit this property's Virtual Tour (external link - via Circlepix). return home Design and function flow in concert with the natural beauty of the surrounding trees and lake. The architectural vision for this house was to have an hacienda feeling with Texas flavor. The smart floor plan possesses an incredible indoor-outdoor flow, allowing for entertaining , yet has intimate spaces for family living with unmatched beauty and tranquility. Copyright © Jorge E. Jimenez-Marcos

This second story deck descends gracefully to this large blue stone set in concrete patio. Under the deck is an under-deck drainage system which creates a dry space for even more outdoor living enjoyment.

Home About Work Contact 919 saint elmos court - fort bend, texas Where Mexico Hacienda meets Texas Hill Country description exterior views interior views elevations and floor plans specs Bedrooms 6 Bathrooms 5 Garage Attached Stories 2 Building (Sq.Ft.) 7,016 Lot (Sq.Ft.) 98,663 Exterior Construction Stucco Lot Description Subdivision Roof Tile Foundation Concrete location virtual tour Visit this property's Virtual Tour (external link - via Circlepix). return home Design and function flow in concert with the natural beauty of the surrounding trees and lake. The architectural vision for this house was to have an hacienda feeling with Texas flavor. The smart floor plan possesses an incredible indoor-outdoor flow, allowing for entertaining , yet has intimate spaces for family living with unmatched beauty and tranquility. Copyright © Jorge E. Jimenez-Marcos

This kitchen addition project is an expansion of an old story and a half South Bozeman home. See the video about the finished project here: https://youtu.be/ClH5A3qs6Ik This old house has been remodeled and added onto many times over. A complete demolition and rebuild of this structure would be the best course of action, but we are in a historic neighborhood and we will be working with it as is. Budget is an issue as well, so in addition to the second story addition, we are limiting our renovation efforts to the kitchen and bathroom areas at the back the house. We are making a concerted effort to not get into too much of the existing front half of this house. This is precisely the type of remodeling work that requires a very skilled and experienced builder. And I emphasize experienced. We are lucky to be working with Luke Stahlberg of Ibex Builders. Luke is a talented local Bozeman contractor with years of experience in the remodeling industry. Luke is very methodical and well organized. This is a classic remodeling project with enough detail to really test a contractor’s skill and experience.