Nicole's Garden
Natural stone and a textured glaze tile soften this multi-level pool. A cold plunge sits at the top, a spa takes its place in the middle next to the firepit, and the pool anchors everything at the bottom. Working with the sloping backyard, water travels down a long linear rill and spills from one space to another. Nature’s elements of water, stone, and plants ground the pool and tie it together. A Mediterranean plant scheme compliments the timeless materials
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
• Biggest Challenge to Overcome: Integrating a phase 2 where the materials and “vibe” were very different from a phase 1
• Core Design Solution: Distinct spaces that don’t share the viewers gaze have their own materials. The eclectic palette somehow works.
• Materials and Plant Palette Highlights: Limestone and New California clay tile from Cle play nicely together. Grapestake fencing and green ficus
• Custom Features: a custom cold plunge only appears to spill into the pool. In reality it is fully contained
• The space has turned a lackluster slope into a fully usable extension of the home. Parties are had, cannonball challenges are accepted, dad jokes abound
TEAM
Landscape Architect: Falling Waters Landscape
Builder: Falling Waters Landscape
Photos: Taryn Kent
