These clients decided to make this home their Catalina Mountain homestead, after living abroad for many years. The prior yard enclosed only a small portion of their available property, and a wall obstructed their city lights view of northern Tucson. We expanded the yard outward to take advantage of the space and to also integrate the topography change into a 360 vanishing edge pool. The home previously had log columns in keeping with a territorial motif. To bring it up to date, concrete cylindrical columns were put in their place, which allowed us to expand the shaded locations throughout the yard in an updated way, as seen by the new retractable canvas shade structures. Constructed by Mike Rowland, you can see how well he pulled off the projects precise detailing of Bianchi's Design. Note the cantilevered concrete steps, the slot of fire in the midst of the spa, the stair treads that don't quite touch the adjacent walls, and the columns that float just above the pool water.

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very modern design using Techo-Bloc Graphix wall, led lighting, push to start gas fire pit, and beautiful Blu Grande Slabs.
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Outdoor Living Spaces, Custom Wood Structures, Firepits, Outdoor Fireplaces, Outdoor Seating, Flagstone Hardscaping, 1/4 Minus Walkway, Professionally Designed Landscape, Cedar Fencing

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Lake Front Country Estate Fire Pit, designed by Tom Markalunas and JDP Design, built by Resort Custom Homes and The Collins Group. Photography by Rachael Boling

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European and Appalachian sensibilities merge in the desire to connect indoor and outdoor spaces. The fenestration includes European tilt-turn and lift-and-slide windows, doors, and curtainwall. This efficient technology allows for entire walls of operable glass and a strong connection to outdoor living spaces: a sheltered porch, stone fireplace, and grill deck plus outdoor serving area. Exterior | Custom home Studio of LS3P ASSOCIATES LTD. | Photo by Inspiro8 Studio.

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The view from this backyard patio is the perfect place to unwind at the end of the day.
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A very low profile planting of Hosta and Pachysandra ensures that the view from the cottage to the river will always be unobstructed. A natural gas fire pit provides entertainment options during spring and fall months.

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Another great acreage project that was a blank slate for us to design and build to suit our client. A large concrete patio was a must and our client wanted nice curved lines to match the natural setting. To do so, however, required a very tall retaining wall that we built out of concrete using footings below frost to ensure a lifetime of worry free stability. We extended the patio out past the upper deck to a natural wood-burning fire pit area using rundle rock. A perfect tranquil setting!!

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Large granite boulders create a rustic, natural gas fire pit perfect for enjoying on cool mountain evenings. Photo Credit: annacaitlinphotography.com

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