Introducing the "Modern Elegance Poolside Retreat," a comprehensive outdoor living project that encapsulates the essence of modern luxury and functional design. This project seamlessly integrates a new deck, a sophisticated concrete cover, meticulous landscaping, and a stunning pool, all designed to offer a high-end, cohesive outdoor experience. Project Highlights: Contemporary Pool Design: At the heart of this retreat lies a beautifully designed pool with clean lines and modern water features, creating a serene and inviting atmosphere. Durable Concrete Decking: Surrounding the pool, the decking is constructed from high-quality concrete, chosen for its durability and sleek appearance, which complements the modern aesthetic of the entire space. Sophisticated Patio Cover: The patio area is enhanced with a custom-built concrete cover that provides shade and comfort, making it the perfect spot for relaxation or hosting gatherings. Integrated Landscaping: The landscaping incorporates a mix of geometrically arranged greenery and minimalist garden design, enhancing the architectural lines of the retreat while providing privacy and tranquility. Outdoor Lighting and Furnishings: Strategic lighting is installed to highlight the property's features at night, and luxury outdoor furniture sets are arranged to optimize comfort and style. The "Modern Elegance Poolside Retreat" is not just a backyard; it's a carefully curated environment designed to offer the ultimate in outdoor living, blending functionality with aesthetic appeal to create a perfect space for both relaxing and entertaining.

Carlos Domenech
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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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A handcrafted Corten steel water wall designed to elevate luxury outdoor living. This elegant architectural fountain features a smooth cascading water curtain, integrated LED lighting, and premium weathering steel, creating a tranquil resort-style atmosphere beside the pool. Each installation is custom fabricated to complement modern residential and hospitality landscapes with timeless beauty and exceptional durability.

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 inviting outdoor living space features a covered patio with a rich wood ceiling, modern chandelier lighting, and a fully equipped stainless steel kitchen with a built-in grill and wood-fired pizza oven. Overlooking a serene pool with a natural stone waterfall, the space seamlessly blends functionality and style, offering an ideal setting for entertaining and relaxing.