The terrain of this mountain property has several grade changes from the parking garage area down to the home. Having safe passage to the front door was the guiding principle for creating the entryway with a buff sandstone staircase with stately banisters. The wide and graceful steps lead you to the log-home's covered porch. The plantings are young yet, but will perennially return and grow larger each summer.

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The owners of Moonlight Basin Ranch are from the southeast, and they wanted to start a tradition of skiing, hiking, and enjoying everything that comes with the classic Montana mountain lifestyle as a family. The home that we created for them was built on a spectacular piece of property within Moonlight Basin (Resort), in Big Sky, Montana. The views of Lone Peak are breathtaking from this approximately 6500 square foot, 4 bedroom home, and elk, moose, and grizzly can be seen wandering on the sloping terrain just outside its expansive windows. To further embrace the Rocky Mountain mood that the owners envisioned—and because of a shared love for Yellowstone Park architecture—we utilized reclaimed hewn logs, bark-on cedar log posts, and indigenous stone. The rich, rustic details in the home are an intended continuation of the landscape that surrounds this magnificent home.

This Oakland hills project began with very steep front & back yard areas. The design was created to provide a functional entry access to the house as well as create an outdoor back yard space for the family and their young children. The front yard area was unusable with dilapidated wood steps and overgrown weeds. The back yard area was non-existent because of a lack of patio space, broken wood retaining walls & steep terrain. The design included developing retaining walls to create terraces and functional spaces. for the backyard, it was important to create as much patio space for the kids to have outdoor play areas. ornamentals shrubs, no-mow lawn and a maple were plants specified to create a modern aesthetic. landscape lighting provided function and mood.

Stunning beauty without overwhelmingly big Our client’s dream created an ultra-modern scene that filled their entire backyard, starting low and rising with the yard elevation shows how Selah works with the terrain hand in glove to a swimming pool design into a modern art sculpture.

This stunning modern farmhouse was designed to complement its natural surroundings. Built on a sloped terrain, it features a stone foundation, neutral color palette, and expansive outdoor living spaces. Through Xpress Rendering’s hyper-realistic 3D visualizations, architects and developers can see every design detail before construction begins.

In the scenic wooded region of Sparta, The Pool Boss transformed a homeowner’s rocky terrain into a wonderland hideaway! Working with the uneven topography, the crew created a raised patio to house a sprawling outdoor kitchen & dining area. An adjacent conversational lounging area overlooks the free-form swimming pool which is fitted with an internal sundeck, two external benches, and a custom freeform waterfall. This soothing and peaceful vista is completed with a terraced garden surrounding the patio which blends into the cluster of existing trees, providing privacy and a feeling of serenity.

The home sits into an extremely steep, half-acre lot that shares a property line with a ski resort and allows for ski-in, ski-out access to the mountain’s 61 trails. This unique location and challenging terrain informed the home’s siting, footprint, program, design, interior design, finishes, and custom made furniture. Credit: Samyn-D'Elia Architects

In the scenic wooded region of Sparta, The Pool Boss transformed a homeowner’s rocky terrain into a wonderland hideaway! Working with the uneven topography, the crew created a raised patio to house a sprawling outdoor kitchen & dining area. An adjacent conversational lounging area overlooks the free-form swimming pool which is fitted with an internal sundeck, two external benches, and a custom freeform waterfall. This soothing and peaceful vista is completed with a terraced garden surrounding the patio which blends into the cluster of existing trees, providing privacy and a feeling of serenity.

In the scenic wooded region of Sparta, The Pool Boss transformed a homeowner’s rocky terrain into a wonderland hideaway! Working with the uneven topography, the crew created a raised patio to house a sprawling outdoor kitchen & dining area. An adjacent conversational lounging area overlooks the free-form swimming pool which is fitted with an internal sundeck, two external benches, and a custom freeform waterfall. This soothing and peaceful vista is completed with a terraced garden surrounding the patio which blends into the cluster of existing trees, providing privacy and a feeling of serenity.

In the scenic wooded region of Sparta, The Pool Boss transformed a homeowner’s rocky terrain into a wonderland hideaway! Working with the uneven topography, the crew created a raised patio to house a sprawling outdoor kitchen & dining area. An adjacent conversational lounging area overlooks the free-form swimming pool which is fitted with an internal sundeck, two external benches, and a custom freeform waterfall. This soothing and peaceful vista is completed with a terraced garden surrounding the patio which blends into the cluster of existing trees, providing privacy and a feeling of serenity.

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Tile: 12" x 24" forum cappachino Shower floor: 4" x 4" Walnut travertine Pebbles: Bati Orient gabe17 Cabinets: Homecrest Hershing Maple in Onyx black Tops: Granite New Venetian gold

In the scenic wooded region of Sparta, The Pool Boss transformed a homeowner’s rocky terrain into a wonderland hideaway! Working with the uneven topography, the crew created a raised patio to house a sprawling outdoor kitchen & dining area. An adjacent conversational lounging area overlooks the free-form swimming pool which is fitted with an internal sundeck, two external benches, and a custom freeform waterfall. This soothing and peaceful vista is completed with a terraced garden surrounding the patio which blends into the cluster of existing trees, providing privacy and a feeling of serenity.

Stunning beauty without overwhelmingly big Our client’s dream created an ultra-modern scene that filled their entire backyard, starting low and rising with the yard elevation shows how Selah works with the terrain hand in glove to a swimming pool design into a modern art sculpture.

Four season room addition in Wadsworth with a custom dog washing station and ample living space for enjoyment. The project also includes a custom deck outside the 4-season room crafted from TimberTech Pro Terrain decking.

Four season room addition in Wadsworth with a custom dog washing station and ample living space for enjoyment. The project also includes a custom deck outside the 4-season room crafted from TimberTech Pro Terrain decking.

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