French country residence with central auto court and low plastered walls. Stone Columns accent the driveway. Olive Trees, Boxwood Hedges and Iceburg Roses frame the view of the front of the house.

A roomy tub and large shower are surrounded by honed Pompignon limestone, adding warmth to the sleek, light-filled master bathroom. A wall of windows at the far end makes the backyard’s greenery and mountain views integral parts of the space. Featured in the November 2008 issue of Phoenix Home & Garden, this "magnificently modern" home is actually a suburban loft located in Arcadia, a neighborhood formerly occupied by groves of orange and grapefruit trees in Phoenix, Arizona. The home, designed by architect C.P. Drewett, offers breathtaking views of Camelback Mountain from the entire main floor, guest house, and pool area. These main areas "loft" over a basement level featuring 4 bedrooms, a guest room, and a kids' den. Features of the house include white-oak ceilings, exposed steel trusses, Eucalyptus-veneer cabinetry, honed Pompignon limestone, concrete, granite, and stainless steel countertops. The owners also enlisted the help of Interior Designer Sharon Fannin. The project was built by Sonora West Development of Scottsdale, AZ.

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The second floor is designed as a single wing, where each bedroom opens out to a porch that spans the rear facade, which faces the pool and a broad lawn that slopes down toward a lake. Photo by Erik Kvalsvik

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Loam worked closely with the landscape architect to provide a complete landscape renovation to this Long Island estate. Part of this was installing a new pergola, spa, and pool surrounded by lush plants and hedges.

A central axis aligns the pool with a formal lawn area and fountain in the distance. A lounge area sits at the far end of the pool. The pool is edged with cast stone coping.

Inspired by the Louisiana architecture of A. Hays Town, this client set out to replicate a Louisiana courtyard in the midst of this creekside estate. A pool was the centerpiece of the design, and it was anchored by an antique brick clad spa. The spa, strategically placed on the home's main axis, was specifically purposed to replicate a courtyard fountain.

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This home, whose architecture and gardens pay homage to the Palm Beach vernacular but with a new lightness inside and out, is the perfect retreat for this family. Photo by Erik Kvalsvik

Photo by Katrina Coombs Modern rectangular fire pit placed adjacent to pool decking. Vibrant blue striped cushions complement the grey dominant patio. Built in bench acts as privacy wall with with eventual cascading plantings.

To anchor a modern house, designed by Frederick Fisher & Partners, Campion Walker brought in a mature oak grove that at first frames the home and then invites the visitor to explore the grounds including an intimate culinary garden and stone fruit orchard. The neglected hillside on the back of the property once overgrown with ivy was transformed into a California native oak woodland, with under-planting of ceanothus and manzanitas. We used recycled water to create a dramatic water feature cut directly into the limestone entranceway framed by a cacti and succulent garden.

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