This view highlights the precision of the white oak acoustic slat wall, which serves as a stunning, high-texture backdrop for the home’s entertainment center. The custom floating rift-sawn white oak credenza, topped with a dark natural stone, provides a sleek platform for high-end audio components—including a vintage-inspired tube amplifier and turntable. By mixing mid-century wood tones with industrial brick and exposed ceiling beams,

Sunday, May 31, 10:00 to 11:30am | Beverly Hills Coldwater Canyon Residence by Mark Tessier of Mark Tessier Landscape Architecture The expansive views from this mountaintop property are a defining feature of this residence. With a passion for modern architecture and art, the clients wanted their garden to reflect their aesthetic and honor the California lifestyle. To meet their needs, the firm crafted a series of family-friendly outdoor rooms for living and entertaining. To highlight the architecture, concrete provides a unifying thread to join spaces together and define structure—sometimes solid, in other places becoming eroded walls and gravel walkways. At the entry to this serene garden, a sculptural concrete bridge arches over a Koi pond and water feature. Quiet, meditative pathways lead to gathering spaces shaded by willow trees and guide guests by the pool to floating wood platforms with lounge seating. On a carpet of Ipe wood, open-air dining and entertaining at a custom designed laser-cut tile table is enjoyed under retractable steel shade structures. In the rear garden, the designer provided a place for the clients to socialize by an outdoor fireplace, swim in the pool, relax on floating platforms, and take in the views. Native plants are interspersed with the client’s favored planting palette, a diverse selection of succulents and exotic species. Photos by David Laurdison

This serene bedroom was designed with comfort, functionality, and subtle elegance in mind. Soft neutral tones and layered textures create a calming ambiance, while custom bedside tables, a low-profile platform bed, and carefully selected artwork bring balance and sophistication. Natural light filters through floor-length curtains, enhancing the cozy atmosphere and highlighting the clean lines and minimal aesthetic. Perfect for urban living, this space reflects a modern yet timeless approach to restful design.

Design of the pool and set in spa accommodates family fun and gorgeous elegance. Sun shelf, benches, diving platform, stairs and spa combine to make this an excellent place for lounging and entertaining. Sport pool is deepest in the center. Upper deck is highlighted by tall fire bowls, and can accommodate a sound system, DJ, or small band. Water features add auditory and visual enjoyment and bold lighting creates a dramatic mood as the sun sets. Control pad near the spa allows for a custom experience, adjusting lighting and jets. Custom-designed spa easily accommodates 6 users. Circular shape of the spa is echoed in the surrounding circular patio design. Tim Schoon

Designed for lakeside living and waterfront entertainment, this boat dock on Lake Austin was thoughtfully crafted using durable, low-maintenance materials. The design highlights the structural elements while maintaining a timeless material palette featuring painted steel, smooth wood, and weathered steel panels. Its split-level layout seamlessly follows the natural slope of the land and integrates smoothly with the existing bulkhead, creating a harmonious connection between dock and shoreline.

Sunday, May 31, 10:00 to 11:30am | Beverly Hills Coldwater Canyon Residence by Mark Tessier of Mark Tessier Landscape Architecture The expansive views from this mountaintop property are a defining feature of this residence. With a passion for modern architecture and art, the clients wanted their garden to reflect their aesthetic and honor the California lifestyle. To meet their needs, the firm crafted a series of family-friendly outdoor rooms for living and entertaining. To highlight the architecture, concrete provides a unifying thread to join spaces together and define structure—sometimes solid, in other places becoming eroded walls and gravel walkways. At the entry to this serene garden, a sculptural concrete bridge arches over a Koi pond and water feature. Quiet, meditative pathways lead to gathering spaces shaded by willow trees and guide guests by the pool to floating wood platforms with lounge seating. On a carpet of Ipe wood, open-air dining and entertaining at a custom designed laser-cut tile table is enjoyed under retractable steel shade structures. In the rear garden, the designer provided a place for the clients to socialize by an outdoor fireplace, swim in the pool, relax on floating platforms, and take in the views. Native plants are interspersed with the client’s favored planting palette, a diverse selection of succulents and exotic species. Photos by David Laurdison

Sunday, May 31, 10:00 to 11:30am | Beverly Hills Coldwater Canyon Residence by Mark Tessier of Mark Tessier Landscape Architecture The expansive views from this mountaintop property are a defining feature of this residence. With a passion for modern architecture and art, the clients wanted their garden to reflect their aesthetic and honor the California lifestyle. To meet their needs, the firm crafted a series of family-friendly outdoor rooms for living and entertaining. To highlight the architecture, concrete provides a unifying thread to join spaces together and define structure—sometimes solid, in other places becoming eroded walls and gravel walkways. At the entry to this serene garden, a sculptural concrete bridge arches over a Koi pond and water feature. Quiet, meditative pathways lead to gathering spaces shaded by willow trees and guide guests by the pool to floating wood platforms with lounge seating. On a carpet of Ipe wood, open-air dining and entertaining at a custom designed laser-cut tile table is enjoyed under retractable steel shade structures. In the rear garden, the designer provided a place for the clients to socialize by an outdoor fireplace, swim in the pool, relax on floating platforms, and take in the views. Native plants are interspersed with the client’s favored planting palette, a diverse selection of succulents and exotic species. Photos by David Laurdison

Sunday, May 31, 10:00 to 11:30am | Beverly Hills Coldwater Canyon Residence by Mark Tessier of Mark Tessier Landscape Architecture The expansive views from this mountaintop property are a defining feature of this residence. With a passion for modern architecture and art, the clients wanted their garden to reflect their aesthetic and honor the California lifestyle. To meet their needs, the firm crafted a series of family-friendly outdoor rooms for living and entertaining. To highlight the architecture, concrete provides a unifying thread to join spaces together and define structure—sometimes solid, in other places becoming eroded walls and gravel walkways. At the entry to this serene garden, a sculptural concrete bridge arches over a Koi pond and water feature. Quiet, meditative pathways lead to gathering spaces shaded by willow trees and guide guests by the pool to floating wood platforms with lounge seating. On a carpet of Ipe wood, open-air dining and entertaining at a custom designed laser-cut tile table is enjoyed under retractable steel shade structures. In the rear garden, the designer provided a place for the clients to socialize by an outdoor fireplace, swim in the pool, relax on floating platforms, and take in the views. Native plants are interspersed with the client’s favored planting palette, a diverse selection of succulents and exotic species. Photos by David Laurdison

Sunday, May 31, 10:00 to 11:30am | Beverly Hills Coldwater Canyon Residence by Mark Tessier of Mark Tessier Landscape Architecture The expansive views from this mountaintop property are a defining feature of this residence. With a passion for modern architecture and art, the clients wanted their garden to reflect their aesthetic and honor the California lifestyle. To meet their needs, the firm crafted a series of family-friendly outdoor rooms for living and entertaining. To highlight the architecture, concrete provides a unifying thread to join spaces together and define structure—sometimes solid, in other places becoming eroded walls and gravel walkways. At the entry to this serene garden, a sculptural concrete bridge arches over a Koi pond and water feature. Quiet, meditative pathways lead to gathering spaces shaded by willow trees and guide guests by the pool to floating wood platforms with lounge seating. On a carpet of Ipe wood, open-air dining and entertaining at a custom designed laser-cut tile table is enjoyed under retractable steel shade structures. In the rear garden, the designer provided a place for the clients to socialize by an outdoor fireplace, swim in the pool, relax on floating platforms, and take in the views. Native plants are interspersed with the client’s favored planting palette, a diverse selection of succulents and exotic species. Photos by David Laurdison

Sunday, May 31, 10:00 to 11:30am | Beverly Hills Coldwater Canyon Residence by Mark Tessier of Mark Tessier Landscape Architecture The expansive views from this mountaintop property are a defining feature of this residence. With a passion for modern architecture and art, the clients wanted their garden to reflect their aesthetic and honor the California lifestyle. To meet their needs, the firm crafted a series of family-friendly outdoor rooms for living and entertaining. To highlight the architecture, concrete provides a unifying thread to join spaces together and define structure—sometimes solid, in other places becoming eroded walls and gravel walkways. At the entry to this serene garden, a sculptural concrete bridge arches over a Koi pond and water feature. Quiet, meditative pathways lead to gathering spaces shaded by willow trees and guide guests by the pool to floating wood platforms with lounge seating. On a carpet of Ipe wood, open-air dining and entertaining at a custom designed laser-cut tile table is enjoyed under retractable steel shade structures. In the rear garden, the designer provided a place for the clients to socialize by an outdoor fireplace, swim in the pool, relax on floating platforms, and take in the views. Native plants are interspersed with the client’s favored planting palette, a diverse selection of succulents and exotic species. Photos by David Laurdison

Sunday, May 31, 10:00 to 11:30am | Beverly Hills Coldwater Canyon Residence by Mark Tessier of Mark Tessier Landscape Architecture The expansive views from this mountaintop property are a defining feature of this residence. With a passion for modern architecture and art, the clients wanted their garden to reflect their aesthetic and honor the California lifestyle. To meet their needs, the firm crafted a series of family-friendly outdoor rooms for living and entertaining. To highlight the architecture, concrete provides a unifying thread to join spaces together and define structure—sometimes solid, in other places becoming eroded walls and gravel walkways. At the entry to this serene garden, a sculptural concrete bridge arches over a Koi pond and water feature. Quiet, meditative pathways lead to gathering spaces shaded by willow trees and guide guests by the pool to floating wood platforms with lounge seating. On a carpet of Ipe wood, open-air dining and entertaining at a custom designed laser-cut tile table is enjoyed under retractable steel shade structures. In the rear garden, the designer provided a place for the clients to socialize by an outdoor fireplace, swim in the pool, relax on floating platforms, and take in the views. Native plants are interspersed with the client’s favored planting palette, a diverse selection of succulents and exotic species. Photos by David Laurdison

Sunday, May 31, 10:00 to 11:30am | Beverly Hills Coldwater Canyon Residence by Mark Tessier of Mark Tessier Landscape Architecture The expansive views from this mountaintop property are a defining feature of this residence. With a passion for modern architecture and art, the clients wanted their garden to reflect their aesthetic and honor the California lifestyle. To meet their needs, the firm crafted a series of family-friendly outdoor rooms for living and entertaining. To highlight the architecture, concrete provides a unifying thread to join spaces together and define structure—sometimes solid, in other places becoming eroded walls and gravel walkways. At the entry to this serene garden, a sculptural concrete bridge arches over a Koi pond and water feature. Quiet, meditative pathways lead to gathering spaces shaded by willow trees and guide guests by the pool to floating wood platforms with lounge seating. On a carpet of Ipe wood, open-air dining and entertaining at a custom designed laser-cut tile table is enjoyed under retractable steel shade structures. In the rear garden, the designer provided a place for the clients to socialize by an outdoor fireplace, swim in the pool, relax on floating platforms, and take in the views. Native plants are interspersed with the client’s favored planting palette, a diverse selection of succulents and exotic species. Photos by David Laurdison

Today we are in the remodeling project of Burgo’s Residence. ⁣ ⁣ Our job was to refresh the shower area and give it a modern touch.⁣ ⁣ The old tiles were replaced by pre-Made shower enclosure in a beige tone with a gray colored trim to highlight. ⁣ ⁣ The chrome accessories that we incorporate are from the Moen brand and add delicacy to the bathroom.⁣ ⁣ The bathtub was very dated and we changed it for a shower with a modern acrylic base platform. ⁣ ⁣ In addition, the area stands out from the outside with beautiful sliding glass doors that have tall glass and a semi-frame system.⁣ ⁣ Products used in this project / Productos usados en este proyecto⁣ ⁣ - MAAX Utile Origin Greige 5-Piece Alcove Shower Kit (Common: 32-in x 60-in)⁣ ⁣ - Moen Adler Chrome 1-Handle Shower Faucet with Valve⁣ ⁣ - Moen Home Care 18-in Stainless Steel Wall Mount Grab Bar⁣

Today we are in the remodeling project of Burgo’s Residence. ⁣ ⁣ Our job was to refresh the shower area and give it a modern touch.⁣ ⁣ The old tiles were replaced by pre-Made shower enclosure in a beige tone with a gray colored trim to highlight. ⁣ ⁣ The chrome accessories that we incorporate are from the Moen brand and add delicacy to the bathroom.⁣ ⁣ The bathtub was very dated and we changed it for a shower with a modern acrylic base platform. ⁣ ⁣ In addition, the area stands out from the outside with beautiful sliding glass doors that have tall glass and a semi-frame system.⁣ ⁣ Products used in this project / Productos usados en este proyecto⁣ ⁣ - MAAX Utile Origin Greige 5-Piece Alcove Shower Kit (Common: 32-in x 60-in)⁣ ⁣ - Moen Adler Chrome 1-Handle Shower Faucet with Valve⁣ ⁣ - Moen Home Care 18-in Stainless Steel Wall Mount Grab Bar⁣

Today we are in the remodeling project of Burgo’s Residence. ⁣ ⁣ Our job was to refresh the shower area and give it a modern touch.⁣ ⁣ The old tiles were replaced by pre-Made shower enclosure in a beige tone with a gray colored trim to highlight. ⁣ ⁣ The chrome accessories that we incorporate are from the Moen brand and add delicacy to the bathroom.⁣ ⁣ The bathtub was very dated and we changed it for a shower with a modern acrylic base platform. ⁣ ⁣ In addition, the area stands out from the outside with beautiful sliding glass doors that have tall glass and a semi-frame system.⁣ ⁣ Products used in this project / Productos usados en este proyecto⁣ ⁣ - MAAX Utile Origin Greige 5-Piece Alcove Shower Kit (Common: 32-in x 60-in)⁣ ⁣ - Moen Adler Chrome 1-Handle Shower Faucet with Valve⁣ ⁣ - Moen Home Care 18-in Stainless Steel Wall Mount Grab Bar⁣

Today we are in the remodeling project of Burgo’s Residence. ⁣ ⁣ Our job was to refresh the shower area and give it a modern touch.⁣ ⁣ The old tiles were replaced by pre-Made shower enclosure in a beige tone with a gray colored trim to highlight. ⁣ ⁣ The chrome accessories that we incorporate are from the Moen brand and add delicacy to the bathroom.⁣ ⁣ The bathtub was very dated and we changed it for a shower with a modern acrylic base platform. ⁣ ⁣ In addition, the area stands out from the outside with beautiful sliding glass doors that have tall glass and a semi-frame system.⁣ ⁣ Products used in this project / Productos usados en este proyecto⁣ ⁣ - MAAX Utile Origin Greige 5-Piece Alcove Shower Kit (Common: 32-in x 60-in)⁣ ⁣ - Moen Adler Chrome 1-Handle Shower Faucet with Valve⁣ ⁣ - Moen Home Care 18-in Stainless Steel Wall Mount Grab Bar⁣

Today we are in the remodeling project of Burgo’s Residence. ⁣ ⁣ Our job was to refresh the shower area and give it a modern touch.⁣ ⁣ The old tiles were replaced by pre-Made shower enclosure in a beige tone with a gray colored trim to highlight. ⁣ ⁣ The chrome accessories that we incorporate are from the Moen brand and add delicacy to the bathroom.⁣ ⁣ The bathtub was very dated and we changed it for a shower with a modern acrylic base platform. ⁣ ⁣ In addition, the area stands out from the outside with beautiful sliding glass doors that have tall glass and a semi-frame system.⁣ ⁣ Products used in this project / Productos usados en este proyecto⁣ ⁣ - MAAX Utile Origin Greige 5-Piece Alcove Shower Kit (Common: 32-in x 60-in)⁣ ⁣ - Moen Adler Chrome 1-Handle Shower Faucet with Valve⁣ ⁣ - Moen Home Care 18-in Stainless Steel Wall Mount Grab Bar⁣

When using a modular kit-of-parts for your kitchen cabinets (i.e. Ikea) and appliances that are not truly built-in (resulting in significant cost savings)- everything doesn't always have that perfect fit...so what do you do with that awkward, leftover gap (we call it the missing tooth) above the refrigerator???? From our client's travels back & forth between Amsterdam & the US, they've collected this series of charming ceramic homes from KLM airlines. What a perfect fit as if the space was designed just for them! We love it when things like this happen! Relocating art and treasures such as these to a new spot in the home breathes new life and appreciation into something that otherwise might have gone unnoticed. Now these pieces are highlighted in the most perfect way. Makes us smile.

2010 NATIONAL NARI REGIONAL AWARD WINNER Project Scope The owners of this 7,000 square foot colonial in Oakton, Virginia, were seeking a multi-level Mediterranean-style indoor/outdoor living space off the back of their home. They turned to Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes for a design solution that would include a stone patio, a second-story deck, a screened-in porch and linking staircases. While the structure was designed primarily for family dining and entertaining, it also had to accommodate periodic social gatherings of one hundred guests or more. To meet these needs, the project would include a fully-equipped outdoor kitchen, several serving counters with permanent refrigeration, and well-delineated socializing and dining zones. The existing home’s setting offered several impressive assets the new outdoor living area was designed to exploit. The sprawling acreage features old stand trees, wooded paths and a private lake. Beautifully landscaped, it unfolds as an idyllic panorama that naturally draws people to the outdoors. Challenges Since the rear elevation was situated on a slope that drops away from the house, the Michael Nash team had to raise the grade two feet within in a 2,000 square foot area extending out from the back of the house. Infrastructure plans also called for a sophisticated drainage system that had to accommodate a whole series of water “runoff” considerations to be integrated into the decking itself. Excavation included constructing retaining walls to bolster the elevated grade—which also had to support a concrete slab, the primary foundation for the entire complex. Solutions The ground level decking consists of a 2,000 square foot flagstone patio level with the home’s lower level doors. There is a decorative water fountain mid-patio—an ornate collectible acquired in Florida. Food preparation is concentrated within a specially designed semi-circular wall that creates an “outdoor kitchen” equipped with a 60” Viking barbecue grill, a prep sink, a warming drawer, refrigerator and appropriate storage. There is a granite surfaced dining counter with seating for eight. Wrought iron railing and approximately 20 decorative columns (some encasing steel vertical supports) are incorporated into the design scheme. Many of the columns house accent lights. The top level—supported by horizontal steel beams– is a 2,500 square foot deck constructed entirely of Trex decking. The open air decking is, again, directly accessible from rooms on the second level of the house including the kitchen, sunroom and family room. The platform’s most prominent feature is a U-shaped “kitchenette” with cedar shake shingle roofing. Like its counterpart one level below, the facility is equipped with grill, refrigerator and stainless steel cabinetry. One portion of the deck has been allocated for a 16’ x 16’ octagonal screened-in porch crowned by a pair of 2’ x 4’ skylights. The porch can be accessed from the home’s conservatory via a set of French doors. With its mosaic tile flooring, stained cedar panel ceiling and honed granite counters, the interior is elegant and calming. Hand-painted stenciling and a wall-mounted water feature provide distinctive detailing. Finally, the design introduced elements to highlight and reinforce an awareness of the lovely bucolic setting. Fountains and water features combined with textured surfaces and mosaic tiling and backsplashes to present a villa-like ambiance well-suited to the Virginia countryside.