Photography: Gerardine and Jude Vargas
This is an example of a mid-sized mid-century modern drought-tolerant and full sun backyard concrete paver water fountain landscape in Phoenix for winter.

This completed project at Zurich, ON showcases a refined backyard transformation centered around a custom gazebo-style covered structure. Built with rich, dark-stained timber and a clean gable roofline, it provides a shaded, open-air retreat that enhances both comfort and visual appeal. Beneath the structure, a cozy outdoor lounge is anchored by a natural stone fireplace with a built-in TV—creating a functional, all-season gathering space. The surrounding interlocking pavers and modern pool with clean, elevated edges complete the polished, resort-style design. An adjacent outdoor kitchen features a built-in stainless steel grill, integrated storage, and a sleek countertop—ideal for effortless entertaining. Crafted with durable materials and expert workmanship, this space blends beauty with long-term performance. Homeowner Benefits: Covered outdoor living area for shade and comfort Perfect for entertaining and relaxing year-round Low-maintenance, weather-resistant materials Increased property value with a cohesive design A stylish and functional outdoor upgrade designed for everyday enjoyment.

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Framed by full-height sliding glass doors, this sophisticated living room opens effortlessly to a serene poolside view, bathing the space in soft natural light. The layout pairs plush beige sofas with striped armchairs and a rustic wood coffee table, striking a balance between refined elegance and casual comfort. Softly patterned area rugs and neutral-toned walls enhance the airy ambiance, while subtle decorative accents — from coastal artwork to classic pottery — add layers of character. A sleek fireplace with a marble surround anchors one side of the room, complemented by light wood flooring that runs throughout the open space. The seamless connection between indoor relaxation and outdoor leisure embodies the essence of modern Florida living, where open-concept design and understated luxury transform every corner into a welcoming retreat.

This completed project at Zurich, ON showcases a refined backyard transformation centered around a custom gazebo-style covered structure. Built with rich, dark-stained timber and a clean gable roofline, it provides a shaded, open-air retreat that enhances both comfort and visual appeal. Beneath the structure, a cozy outdoor lounge is anchored by a natural stone fireplace with a built-in TV—creating a functional, all-season gathering space. The surrounding interlocking pavers and modern pool with clean, elevated edges complete the polished, resort-style design. An adjacent outdoor kitchen features a built-in stainless steel grill, integrated storage, and a sleek countertop—ideal for effortless entertaining. Crafted with durable materials and expert workmanship, this space blends beauty with long-term performance. Homeowner Benefits: Covered outdoor living area for shade and comfort Perfect for entertaining and relaxing year-round Low-maintenance, weather-resistant materials Increased property value with a cohesive design A stylish and functional outdoor upgrade designed for everyday enjoyment.

This completed project at Zurich, ON showcases a refined backyard transformation centered around a custom gazebo-style covered structure. Built with rich, dark-stained timber and a clean gable roofline, it provides a shaded, open-air retreat that enhances both comfort and visual appeal. Beneath the structure, a cozy outdoor lounge is anchored by a natural stone fireplace with a built-in TV—creating a functional, all-season gathering space. The surrounding interlocking pavers and modern pool with clean, elevated edges complete the polished, resort-style design. An adjacent outdoor kitchen features a built-in stainless steel grill, integrated storage, and a sleek countertop—ideal for effortless entertaining. Crafted with durable materials and expert workmanship, this space blends beauty with long-term performance. Homeowner Benefits: Covered outdoor living area for shade and comfort Perfect for entertaining and relaxing year-round Low-maintenance, weather-resistant materials Increased property value with a cohesive design A stylish and functional outdoor upgrade designed for everyday enjoyment.

This backyard features a natural stone retaining wall with integrated plantings and a landscaped bed with vibrant greenery. The modern patio offers cozy seating, an outdoor kitchen with stone accents, and a charming extended roof gazebo seating area.

Exterior of the remodeled barn. -Randal Bye
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The gorgeous three season pool house is just the right size for an intimate gathering of friends or family.
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A family that spends a lot of time in and around their beautiful saltwater pool, did not have a place in their home that provided them a visual or physical connection. They also lacked any storage for all their pool “stuff”. With small children and a love for entertaining, they needed a room that served and supported their watery lifestyle. We took over an empty and unused notch along the back of the house adjacent to the pool patio to create a new bright and airy pool house. The new out building attempts to unify 4 areas; an existing deck, an upper master bedroom balcony, a lower lawn, and the pool itself, and provide the missing storage. By locating the pool house at the juxtaposition of these areas, the new room was able to provide a new expanded rooftop balcony for the master, anchor and define the dining and barbeque deck, extend and connect to the pool and patio, and create a new access to integrate the lower lawn – and carve out the much needed storage for the variety of pool toys and equipment. The building itself is 400 sf with bath, laundry, storage, mechanical, kitchen, and living. A single new secure connection is made into the house through the existing mudroom. Clad with crisply detailed ship lap cedar, it draws on the existing material palate of the house and nods to the boat aesthetic in expression and efficiency. With pocketing glass walls the pool house is both the utility building needed, and an expansion of the vibrant pool scene itself, inside and outside, along the poolside. Photographer: Brandon Stengelwww.farmkidstudios.com Location: Edina, MN Completed: 2013 Project Team: Ben Awes AIA, Principal-In-Charge Bob Ganser AIA Christian Dean AIA Nate Dodge

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This completed project at Zurich, ON showcases a refined backyard transformation centered around a custom gazebo-style covered structure. Built with rich, dark-stained timber and a clean gable roofline, it provides a shaded, open-air retreat that enhances both comfort and visual appeal. Beneath the structure, a cozy outdoor lounge is anchored by a natural stone fireplace with a built-in TV—creating a functional, all-season gathering space. The surrounding interlocking pavers and modern pool with clean, elevated edges complete the polished, resort-style design. An adjacent outdoor kitchen features a built-in stainless steel grill, integrated storage, and a sleek countertop—ideal for effortless entertaining. Crafted with durable materials and expert workmanship, this space blends beauty with long-term performance. Homeowner Benefits: Covered outdoor living area for shade and comfort Perfect for entertaining and relaxing year-round Low-maintenance, weather-resistant materials Increased property value with a cohesive design A stylish and functional outdoor upgrade designed for everyday enjoyment.