Gold Medal Design Award Winner at the 2015 Southwest Region Pool and Spa Show! The most challenging jobs in our industry are small spaces when a client desires an upper end back yard. To make the project more challenging, this site had severe slopes from left to right, as well as away from the house. We utilized the topography to provide the client with all of his wish list. A vanishing edge design was perfect to handle the front to back grade change. A cabana, and swim up bar complex was the answer to the side slope. The cabana has complete kitchen facilities, a changing room, as well as a fire pit immediately out from under roof. Several deck elevations not only helped tackle the contours but also provided defined areas of entertainment (hot tub area, fire pit area, pool deck, etc.). The cabana floor is three feet below the pool, with ten additional steps to give access to the yard below. The existing covered patio was capped with flagstone, which was also used as the coping material and to cap the steps down to the lower level. This pool has a very elaborate arrangement of steps and benches including a large sun shelf, full pool length bench, and bar stool foot rest. The pebble interior is kept free of debris with an in-floor cleaning system. The pool is also fully automated.

National Pools of Roanoke
Inspiration for a large modern backyard l-shaped and brick lap hot tub remodel in Richmond

Kirk Bianchi created this resort like setting for a couple from Mexico City. They were looking for a contemporary twist on traditional themes, and Luis Barragán was the inspiration. The outer walls were painted a darker color to recede, while floating panels of color and varying heights provided sculptural interest and opportunities for lighting and shadow.

Overflowing glass tile spa on a large pool, with a beautiful travertine deck. A large tanning ledge and long steps, seats line the length of the pool. A stacked travertine retaining wall backs the pool.

Karson Photography
Example of a mid-sized trendy backyard concrete paver and rectangular pool house design in Charleston

Kirk Bianchi created this resort like setting for a couple from Mexico City. They were looking for a contemporary twist on traditional themes, and Luis Barragán was the inspiration. The outer walls were painted a darker color to recede, while floating panels of color and varying heights provided sculptural interest and opportunities for lighting and shadow.

Howard Roberts
Pool - coastal pool idea in New York

A double vanishing edge on this pool and the clean lines make this a modern, yet classic pool design. The spa also features an infinity edge spillway. This whole pool is wrapped in beautiful travertine. Plus a sunk-in patio that creates a bar area, along with the fire feature!

large vanishing edge pool with beach entry, spa, colored textured concrete pool decking. other features include pond, gazebo, extensive colored textured concrete motor court and native Texas landscaping

Minimalist pool photo in New York

Pool - contemporary pool idea in Phoenix

Pool - contemporary pool idea in Phoenix

Example of a trendy pool design in Phoenix

An elegant vanishing edge pool, beside a tropical waterway, with the perfect bougainvillea accents.
Trendy pool photo in Miami

Inspiration for a contemporary pool remodel in Phoenix

This graceful curved vanishing edge wall provides a spectacular view from every area of the back yard. The raised spa with stone veneer around it add elegance to this special setting. Finishes include PA Blue stone , pebble sheen interior, and tiled edge wall and basin. Photo Credit: Allie Skylar Photography

Glass tile spa Infinity edge spa Vanishing edge spa Negative edge spa Slot overflow spa Glass Tile Mosaics Lightstreams Glass Tiles - www.lightstreamsglasstile.com Paolo Benedetti - Aquatic Technology Pool and Spa, www.aquatictechnology.com

This is an example of a contemporary landscaping in Phoenix.

This gorgeous Bartonville project has a Geometric swimming pool with a glass tile raised perimeter overflow spa (vanishing edge). There is also a custom cabana with kitchen, big screen tv, fireplace, Primo grill, overhead fan, cam lights all for enjoyment & relaxation. The diving board is recessed and there is lighting around the steps for safety. Fire/water bowls were used for focal points in both the daytime & nighttime. Designed by Mike Farley.