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Set in prime Scottsdale, this luxury outdoor retreat features a raised spa, a fully equipped outdoor bar, and a sculptural waterfall feature that defines the space with movement and serenity. Designed by Shearon Design Collective, the space combines modern geometry with warm materiality, balancing sleek finishes with the soft textures of the desert landscape. The layout encourages flow between spa, lounge, and entertainment areas—creating a personalized outdoor experience that feels both elevated and grounded. This project embodies the essence of refined outdoor living in the Sonoran Southwest.

Inspired by the desire to connect the cozy contemporary interior with the natural desert landscape, this project created an inviting outdoor kitchen and pool area. With split-faced limestone cladding, a gray-toned countertop, and large-format vein-cut limestone pavers, the design seamlessly bridged the indoor and outdoor spaces. Windowed cutouts on the feature wall framed picturesque sunsets, offering an open feel while ensuring privacy. Through innovative design elements and careful material selection, this desert oasis surpassed expectations, providing unforgettable moments of outdoor dining and relaxation in a harmonious and stylish setting.

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Luxury Paradise Valley Landscape & Pool Design: A Stunning Desert Retreat This Paradise Valley landscape and pool design seamlessly blends modern luxury with the breathtaking Arizona desert. Set against the dramatic backdrop of Camelback Mountain, this custom infinity-edge pool reflects the warm hues of the sunset, creating a serene and immersive outdoor experience. Elegant fire bowls add warmth and contrast, enhancing the ambiance of this sophisticated outdoor living space. Thoughtfully integrated desert plantings, natural stone, and high-end hardscaping ensure a seamless connection between architecture and nature. Designed for both relaxation and entertaining, this luxury outdoor retreat exemplifies the art of high-end landscape design in Paradise Valley, where every element enhances the beauty of the surroundings.

Inspired by the desire to connect the cozy contemporary interior with the natural desert landscape, this project created an inviting outdoor kitchen and pool area. With split-faced limestone cladding, a gray-toned countertop, and large-format vein-cut limestone pavers, the design seamlessly bridged the indoor and outdoor spaces. Windowed cutouts on the feature wall framed picturesque sunsets, offering an open feel while ensuring privacy. Through innovative design elements and careful material selection, this desert oasis surpassed expectations, providing unforgettable moments of outdoor dining and relaxation in a harmonious and stylish setting.

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Immersed in the breathtaking beauty of North Scottsdale's landscape, this meticulously redesigned backyard space has been optimized to accentuate the mesmerizing desert vista. Behold the truly captivating masterpiece—the bespoke fireplace—a pinnacle of luxurious indulgence. Its custom design transforms the space into a modern sanctuary, inviting gatherings during the cooler months. The tile pattern, reminiscent of traditional Portuguese architecture, creates a striking contrast, evoking a sense of refined elegance. Every detail elevates this transformation to unparalleled heights of sophistication and relaxation.

SCHANTZ RESIDENCE Location: Hudsonville, MI Scope: Design & Installation Features: Integrated waterfalls of varying heights and sound profiles, Oversized sun shelf, Created ‘lagoon’ like spaces near the waterfalls where kids can play and adults can relax, Benches in pool to sit and enjoy the view, Multiple seating areas including a sunken fire pit, outdoor eating area and upper patio, Natural stone gas fire pit, Raised hot tub with integral natural stone planters and fire features, Natural outcropping jump platform, Placement of outcropping in pool and pool deck to balance scale of project, Landscape and pool lighting to enhance project after dark

Immersed in the breathtaking beauty of North Scottsdale's landscape, this meticulously redesigned backyard space has been optimized to accentuate the mesmerizing desert vista. Behold the truly captivating masterpiece—the bespoke fireplace—a pinnacle of luxurious indulgence. Its custom design transforms the space into a modern sanctuary, inviting gatherings during the cooler months. The tile pattern, reminiscent of traditional Portuguese architecture, creates a striking contrast, evoking a sense of refined elegance. Every detail elevates this transformation to unparalleled heights of sophistication and relaxation.

Inspired by the Spanish-style architecture of a cherished multi-generational family property, this project aimed to transform it into a Spanish Revival masterpiece while preserving its rich history. By honoring the architectural features and majestic shade trees, the landscape was revitalized to create a lush and vibrant environment. Careful selection and incorporation of diverse plant species added aesthetic value and enhanced biodiversity across the expansive two-acre property. Leveraging the presence of large shade trees, a unique microclimate was created, allowing for the cultivation of distinctive plant styles that thrived in their canopy. This project seamlessly integrated "revival" elements, preserving aesthetics and embracing a revitalized future, harmoniously blending lushness, color diversity, and the advantages of existing shade trees.

For this project the clients wanted a vacation home for frequent entertaining and family gatherings; a home that was as comfortable as a lodge for large numbers of people or as cozy as a bungalow for a couple’s weekend getaway. They also needed the house to fit an odd shaped lot situated at the end of a peninsula overlooking the lake, with a steep drop-off into the lake. The resulting home is as unique as the needs of the client. A brief list of features: - Adjacent full guest quarters over the three bay garage - Every bedroom has a walkout balcony including the second floor guest bedrooms. Second floor and guest suites have balconies with lake view. - Covered loggia connects both buildings (1 - main home and 2 - indoor pool, guest quarters, home gym and 3 bay garage) - Covered loggia contains double-sided fireplace, gourmet outdoor kitchen, and full dining and seating areas - Indoor pool and home gym exercise area - Outdoor Pool has an infinity edge waterfall that drops to a catch basin on either side of the sculpture pedestal (the furthermost point) and is recycled back up into the pool. - Sunken hot tub within outdoor pool - Exterior features copper roofing, shake siding, stone and multiple gable brackets - End roof pergola with glass panels allows sun to shine through into indoor pool area - Full basement - Wrap around deck - Built-in plant containers surrounding outdoor pool area

Perched atop a garage on the second floor of a newly built condo, this expansive rooftop in Carroll Gardens felt almost too vast to comprehend. The design challenge was to create intimacy and human scale. A figure-eight path guides movement through a series of distinct garden rooms. Crisp, angular planters—some sunken, others raised—establish a dynamic visual rhythm that plays with elevation. A custom pergola defines the dining zone, while a built-in bench and L-shaped sofa create a quiet corner ideal for working outdoors. Year-round visual interest was a priority, especially from the interior, so conifers and ornamental grasses provide structure through the winter months.

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This project was driven by a commitment to sustainability and repurposing existing materials, seamlessly blending the old with the new while minimizing waste. The goal was to transform the backyard into a lush garden oasis with a low-water and low-maintenance design. Despite challenges posed by the property's proximity to the golf course and specific guidelines, a harmonious integration of desert plant life and low-water lush plants was achieved. Reusing existing materials and replacing natural grass with synthetic turf minimized water usage, while strategic plant placement utilized run-off water for sustainable irrigation. Navigating the constraints imposed by the Country Club, the project created a cohesive outdoor space and repurposed cobblestones to bridge the gap between the golf course and the rear of the property. This project achieved a balance between ecological consciousness and aesthetic beauty, allowing the garden oasis to coexist harmoniously with the golf course backdrop, providing the clients with a serene and vibrant landscape that aligns with their vision and respects the natural resources of the community.

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