William Geren
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“Big Daddy Construction & Design" is a full service construction company with seasoned leadership and over 20 years of contracting experience in the Phoenix area. “Big Daddy” offers it's services as a viable alternative to business as usual in Arizona’s construction industry.

This three story, 9,500+ square foot Modern Spanish beauty features 7 bedrooms, 9 full and 2 half bathrooms, a wine cellar, private gym, guest house, and a poolside outdoor space out of our dreams. I spent nearly two years perfecting every aspect of the design, from flooring and tile to cookware and cutlery. With strong Spanish Colonial architecture, this space beckoned for a more refined design plan, all in keeping with the timeless beauty of Spanish style. This project became a favorite of mine, and I hope you'll enjoy it, too.

Seating area with modern gas fire feature and remodeled freeform pool and spa surrounded by glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) walls with integrated custom aluminum lights. Screen enclosure with mansard roof. Furniture and fire feature by Restoration Hardware. Photo by Vania Hardtle

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This expansive contemporary luxury backyard features a multi-level stone patio, a large rectangular swimming pool with vibrant purple lighting and water fountains, and integrated architectural outdoor kitchen spaces. Warm exterior lighting highlights the clean white brick exterior, dark metal roof accents, and sleek glass railings.

The new patio is made of permeable brick pavers. Perennial grasses and flowers selected for drought tolerance and spring - fall interest. Photos by Jenn Lassa

An aerial twilight view showcases a modern farmhouse exterior featuring white stucco walls, dark metal roofing, and expansive glass windows. A spacious covered patio includes outdoor seating, dining, and a kitchen area, overlooking a rectangular swimming pool illuminated with vibrant purple lights and water fountains.

Indiana Limestone is designed and installed in an angled pattern around this rectangular pool and raised spa. The natural stone veneer of the spa matches the natural stone used on the house. Bergen County Northern NJ

Naturescapes created this patio using old existing flagstone.
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The generous patio area off the kitchen walkout is divided into two levels with the custom vinyl over steel walk-in steps for the pool conveniently located in the corner. The stamped concrete of the patio features a pleasing pattern of random rectangular saw cuts. For contrast, the cuts on the upper level are set on the diagonal.

This project was a portion of a larger remodeling of a classic mid-century deck house in Weston, MA. The primary areas of focus for the landscape were an interior courtyard and rear terrace, both of which were overgrown and unused. In order to keep within budget limitations, our strategy consisted largely of editing the existing plants on site and reusing the best ones, maintaining existing groupings where appropriate. In keeping with the arts and crafts style of the home with its exposed beams and attention to detail, we implemented a simpler palette of rich materials with well-articulated detailing for a more pared-down contemporary aesthetic. Scott Carman

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Salzano Custom Concrete

If one lot isn't big enough, you could buy two lots on a corner. That's what this family in Whitby did, and then proceeded to add every possible feature for sumptuous outdoor living. The focal point is infinity pool which is classically aligned with the middle of the yard. (18 x 40 custom rectangular)

Long Beach, CA - Small backyard space with everything needed for family gatherings and entertaining, done in a simplistic modern style. Elements incorporated: Built in Ipe wood bench with backrest - custom poured in place concrete pads/pavers with TopCast #2 finish - built-in cooking station with custom poured countertop - black Mexican beach pebble - custom fabricated water feature pouring from a smooth stucco accent wall - drought tolerant planting - steel edging - decomposed granite patio space with integral hardener - Ipe wood deck - custom pergola - streamer lights and low voltage landscape lighting - Podocarpus hedge.

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