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George OcampoComplete Hillside Backyard Renovation, El Paso – by GoDesigns
This breathtaking backyard transformation in the historic area of El Paso, Texas, is a shining example of GoDesigns’ vision, expertise, and resilience. Situated on a challenging hillside property, the original backyard installed in 2005 was plagued by critical design flaws that led to a complete failure of the outdoor space. The existing negative edge pool, improperly installed with insufficient grade, drainage, and support, caused massive water loss and structural issues. The consequences were severe — the side rock wall broke in half, the backyard destabilized, and even a portion of the house was compromised.
GoDesigns was brought in to turn crisis into opportunity. During the height of COVID-19, they launched Phase 1 of a multi-phase master plan to restore and reinvent the space. The entire backyard was demolished, including the compromised pool shell. The broken negative edge section was filled in, making way for a reimagined pool design. A new, reinforced pool structure was shot, finished with 5cm tumbled travertine coping, oversized mossrock boulders, new waterline tile, and a premium PebbleTec interior.
Beneath the beauty lies smart engineering: GoDesigns replaced all plumbing and regraded the property, applying subsurface remediation and compaction techniques to ensure long-term stability. A new rocksalt steel reinforced concrete deck was poured, replacing the narrow wraparound layout with a spacious, functional outdoor living area. Now, the family enjoys ample room for chaise lounges, alfresco dining, and relaxing by the existing outdoor fireplace — luxuries they never had before.
GoDesigns didn’t stop there. Advanced drainage systems — including underground piping, box drains, and planter drains — were installed to protect the integrity of the hillside. These systems are integrated into leveled planters that not only beautify the space but also reinforce the structure of the pool and surrounding terrain.
Phase 2 focused on upgrading the patio directly outside the main house, while Phase 3 was the final touch — a lush landscape planting plan paired with elegant outdoor lighting to enhance ambiance and curb appeal.
What was once a scene of despair is now a luxurious retreat — completed in thoughtfully timed phases over four years. Thanks to GoDesigns’ master planning and unwavering commitment, this hillside haven is a true testament to transformation. The clients are now looking forward to their next chapter: the front yard.
George OcampoComplete Hillside Backyard Renovation, El Paso – by GoDesigns
This breathtaking backyard transformation in the historic area of El Paso, Texas, is a shining example of GoDesigns’ vision, expertise, and resilience. Situated on a challenging hillside property, the original backyard installed in 2005 was plagued by critical design flaws that led to a complete failure of the outdoor space. The existing negative edge pool, improperly installed with insufficient grade, drainage, and support, caused massive water loss and structural issues. The consequences were severe — the side rock wall broke in half, the backyard destabilized, and even a portion of the house was compromised.
GoDesigns was brought in to turn crisis into opportunity. During the height of COVID-19, they launched Phase 1 of a multi-phase master plan to restore and reinvent the space. The entire backyard was demolished, including the compromised pool shell. The broken negative edge section was filled in, making way for a reimagined pool design. A new, reinforced pool structure was shot, finished with 5cm tumbled travertine coping, oversized mossrock boulders, new waterline tile, and a premium PebbleTec interior.
Beneath the beauty lies smart engineering: GoDesigns replaced all plumbing and regraded the property, applying subsurface remediation and compaction techniques to ensure long-term stability. A new rocksalt steel reinforced concrete deck was poured, replacing the narrow wraparound layout with a spacious, functional outdoor living area. Now, the family enjoys ample room for chaise lounges, alfresco dining, and relaxing by the existing outdoor fireplace — luxuries they never had before.
GoDesigns didn’t stop there. Advanced drainage systems — including underground piping, box drains, and planter drains — were installed to protect the integrity of the hillside. These systems are integrated into leveled planters that not only beautify the space but also reinforce the structure of the pool and surrounding terrain.
Phase 2 focused on upgrading the patio directly outside the main house, while Phase 3 was the final touch — a lush landscape planting plan paired with elegant outdoor lighting to enhance ambiance and curb appeal.
What was once a scene of despair is now a luxurious retreat — completed in thoughtfully timed phases over four years. Thanks to GoDesigns’ master planning and unwavering commitment, this hillside haven is a true testament to transformation. The clients are now looking forward to their next chapter: the front yard.
George OcampoComplete Hillside Backyard Renovation, El Paso – by GoDesigns
This breathtaking backyard transformation in the historic area of El Paso, Texas, is a shining example of GoDesigns’ vision, expertise, and resilience. Situated on a challenging hillside property, the original backyard installed in 2005 was plagued by critical design flaws that led to a complete failure of the outdoor space. The existing negative edge pool, improperly installed with insufficient grade, drainage, and support, caused massive water loss and structural issues. The consequences were severe — the side rock wall broke in half, the backyard destabilized, and even a portion of the house was compromised.
GoDesigns was brought in to turn crisis into opportunity. During the height of COVID-19, they launched Phase 1 of a multi-phase master plan to restore and reinvent the space. The entire backyard was demolished, including the compromised pool shell. The broken negative edge section was filled in, making way for a reimagined pool design. A new, reinforced pool structure was shot, finished with 5cm tumbled travertine coping, oversized mossrock boulders, new waterline tile, and a premium PebbleTec interior.
Beneath the beauty lies smart engineering: GoDesigns replaced all plumbing and regraded the property, applying subsurface remediation and compaction techniques to ensure long-term stability. A new rocksalt steel reinforced concrete deck was poured, replacing the narrow wraparound layout with a spacious, functional outdoor living area. Now, the family enjoys ample room for chaise lounges, alfresco dining, and relaxing by the existing outdoor fireplace — luxuries they never had before.
GoDesigns didn’t stop there. Advanced drainage systems — including underground piping, box drains, and planter drains — were installed to protect the integrity of the hillside. These systems are integrated into leveled planters that not only beautify the space but also reinforce the structure of the pool and surrounding terrain.
Phase 2 focused on upgrading the patio directly outside the main house, while Phase 3 was the final touch — a lush landscape planting plan paired with elegant outdoor lighting to enhance ambiance and curb appeal.
What was once a scene of despair is now a luxurious retreat — completed in thoughtfully timed phases over four years. Thanks to GoDesigns’ master planning and unwavering commitment, this hillside haven is a true testament to transformation. The clients are now looking forward to their next chapter: the front yard.
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Fox Construction, Inc.The bedroom at Around the World Flair by Fox Construction in Steamboat Springs features layered red and orange textiles, hardwood flooring, patterned rugs, and carved wood furniture. Striped drapery, Roman shades, carved nightstands, table lamps, and a decorative chest add warmth and reinforce the eclectic, globally inspired design.
Photography: Tim Murphy Photography
Miami Circle Marble & FabricationThinSlabz® have the unique ability to be cut and fabricated on site without heavy saws or large crews. This allows for rapid installation and drastic labor cost savings which you can pass along to your customers. ThinSlabz® standard size of 5' x 8' allows for grout free installations and majority of our stones can be book matched to achieve a stylish look of symmetry. Also, at only 3 pounds per square foot, ThinSlabz® can easily be adhered to walls and ceilings without reinforcing the substrate or the use of cranes to get the slab in position.
Cascade Outdoor DesignGlass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) walls with integrated custom aluminum lights surrounding remodeled freeform pool and spa. Screen enclosure with mansard roof.
Photo by Vania Hardtle
Battles & Battles TileThis Breccia Paradiso and Daino Real stone spa features a tub custom-made by Damon Battles. The tub was formed from a large block of rigid foam; the tub cavity was reinforced with wire and rebar before smoothing the final surface with mortar to accept the flat pebble tile.
Example of a small mid-century modern formal and enclosed light wood floor and brown floor living room design in Minneapolis with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and no tv
Sweaney Custom Homes, Inc.This Spanish Courtyard Villa in Grand Islands at Seven Oaks, Bakersfield, is organized around a private interior courtyard and framed golf course views. Smooth plaster walls, traditional roof forms, stained wood, decorative ironwork, and carefully proportioned openings reinforce its Spanish architectural character, while generous gathering spaces, a dedicated home theater, and seamless indoor-outdoor connections support contemporary family living.
JOMA ConstructionMaster bath retreat with Aging in Place features you may not spot. Reinforced towel bars and matching grab bars decorate the room and add safety. The curbless shower has room to roll in, a seat, and fixtures that make morning duties easier. Heated towel bar and heat lamp reduce the sting of the cold that only get worse with age. All with the beauty you deserve in your long, wonderful life.
Let JOMA Construction help you plan your perfect bathroom. Call 706 352 1052 to make an appt.
USA Furniture Warehouse100% Mahogany wood solid, 100% hand carved & handcrafted
Frames are reinforced with Mahogany solid wood corner blocks throughout for strength and rigidity
Seat cushions are made up of a high resiliency foam that is wrapped with low-mil Dacron
Upholstered with fine polyester on body and Motif jacquard fabric for seat cushion
Sophisticated styling using lustrous, fashion-forward fabrics
Graceful lines and precise tailoring with attention to detail
Designer finishes and different fabric also available
Sweaney Custom Homes, Inc.This Spanish Courtyard Villa in Grand Islands at Seven Oaks, Bakersfield, is organized around a private interior courtyard and framed golf course views. Smooth plaster walls, traditional roof forms, stained wood, decorative ironwork, and carefully proportioned openings reinforce its Spanish architectural character, while generous gathering spaces, a dedicated home theater, and seamless indoor-outdoor connections support contemporary family living.
Forward Design Build RemodelOur clients came to us with specific remodeling goals: to create a more functional mid-century home with an updated and larger kitchen, to resolve the public circulation through their primary bedroom, have a unified feel versus a house with multiple additions, and expanded views of the lovely Huron River, which is right outside their backyard.
Our solutions focused on creating a new circulation system that reconnects the entire floor plan into a cohesive whole, and reinforces the connection to the outdoor courtyards.
JOMA ConstructionMaster bath retreat with Aging in Place features you may not spot. Reinforced towel bars and matching grab bars decorate the room and add safety. The curbless shower has room to roll in, a seat, and fixtures that make morning duties easier. Heated towel bar and heat lamp reduce the sting of the cold that only get worse with age. All with the beauty you deserve in your long, wonderful life.
Let JOMA Construction help you plan your perfect bathroom. Call 706 352 1052 to make an appt.
Morgenroth DevelopmentMorgenroth Development is a fully licensed general contractor in Pleasanton, California offering a full-range of professional design and construction services.
Design 613, LLCThe shower head on a pole make it possible for a caretaker or seated person to control the water direction and flow. The additional shower head can be used by anyone wanting to take a conventional shower while standing. Grab bars do double duty as towel bars, and visually reinforce the strong horizontal glass tile border.
Ground One Landscape Design + BuildThis visually simple, modern solution is unique within its suburban context, and gives this family the custom landscape of their dreams. The homeowners’ wish list included a modern design and clearly defined spaces: a larger dining patio, firepit patio, hot tub, and a 4-season sport court (which gets flooded for ice hockey in the winter).
Circulation and screening were key in Ground One’s landscape design. A sport court could overwhelm the entire backyard, so it was raised three feet above the primary backyard to physically separate different spaces, and minimize its visual impact. Rectangular bluestone in a running bond pattern was used in all the gathering spaces (dining, firepit, hot tub). Bluestone walls reinforce a simple material palette.
A larger dining patio was installed near the house for greater entertaining flexibility. Plank paver paths connect to a private hot tub area and allow kids to don hockey gear and enter the sport court without messing up the house. The firepit patio is at the back of the property, nestled into the existing hillside under a large oak and below the sport court terrace.
Plantings reinforce the geometry of each gathering space, provide focal points, and create layers of screening and separation from any given vantage point. Hardy species were selected for their low-maintenance requirements and various seasons of interest. Landscape lighting was incorporated to provide way finding between the patios, accent various hardscape elements, and highlight the trees.
UserThe goal was to create a kitchen that complements the chic, transitional style found throughout the clients’ home. In order to bridge the gap between contemporary and traditional design, streamlined creamy white cabinetry and clean-lined chrome hardware that pops against the cabinets was selected. An arabesque backsplash reinforces the calming white and gray color palette and furthers the tailored look the clients love. Architectural details such as furring panels, crown and cabinetry molding were incorporated and a furniture-like island is the centerpiece. Hardwood was chosen to ground the room and the final touch – elegant white stools with black piping.
Drewett WorksThe primary goal for this project was to craft a modernist derivation of pueblo architecture. Set into a heavily laden boulder hillside, the design also reflects the nature of the stacked boulder formations. The site, located near local landmark Pinnacle Peak, offered breathtaking views which were largely upward, making proximity an issue. Maintaining southwest fenestration protection and maximizing views created the primary design constraint. The views are maximized with careful orientation, exacting overhangs, and wing wall locations. The overhangs intertwine and undulate with alternating materials stacking to reinforce the boulder strewn backdrop. The elegant material palette and siting allow for great harmony with the native desert.
The Elegant Modern at Estancia was the collaboration of many of the Valley's finest luxury home specialists. Interiors guru David Michael Miller contributed elegance and refinement in every detail. Landscape architect Russ Greey of Greey | Pickett contributed a landscape design that not only complimented the architecture, but nestled into the surrounding desert as if always a part of it. And contractor Manship Builders -- Jim Manship and project manager Mark Laidlaw -- brought precision and skill to the construction of what architect C.P. Drewett described as "a watch."
Project Details | Elegant Modern at Estancia
Architecture: CP Drewett, AIA, NCARB
Builder: Manship Builders, Carefree, AZ
Interiors: David Michael Miller, Scottsdale, AZ
Landscape: Greey | Pickett, Scottsdale, AZ
Photography: Dino Tonn, Scottsdale, AZ
Publications:
"On the Edge: The Rugged Desert Landscape Forms the Ideal Backdrop for an Estancia Home Distinguished by its Modernist Lines" Luxe Interiors + Design, Nov/Dec 2015.
Awards:
2015 PCBC Grand Award: Best Custom Home over 8,000 sq. ft.
2015 PCBC Award of Merit: Best Custom Home over 8,000 sq. ft.
The Nationals 2016 Silver Award: Best Architectural Design of a One of a Kind Home - Custom or Spec
2015 Excellence in Masonry Architectural Award - Merit Award
Photography: Dino Tonn
Adam Gibson DesignPairing classic architecture with clean, modern detailing using painted inset cabinetry, stepped crown molding, and warm brass hardware creates a refined framework, while the graphic tile backsplash adds subtle visual energy without overpowering the space. Integrated appliances, a custom range hood, and continuous quartzite countertops keep the composition calm and cohesive. Abundant natural light and warm wood floors ground the design, with thoughtful details like the integrated pet feeding station quietly reinforcing the kitchen’s livability and precision.
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