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Clean lines, with the design being more sculptural than utilitarian. Design being a priority but privacy was a must.
Clean lines, with the design being more sculptural than utilitarian. Design being a priority but privacy was a must.
An outdoor extension of the living room. The planting more a visual point of the living room and the sculpture is by Rob Lorenson.
An outdoor extension of the living room. The planting more a visual point of the living room and the sculpture is by Rob Lorenson.
The design was based around the existing lignum vitae with tropical underplanting, it separates the driveway and the guesthouse.
The design was based around the existing lignum vitae with tropical underplanting, it separates the driveway and the guesthouse.
The windows/doors open to allow both the interior and exterior spaces to work together or separately creating equal spaces and allowing the maximum amount of sunlight in.
The windows/doors open to allow both the interior and exterior spaces to work together or separately creating equal spaces and allowing the maximum amount of sunlight in.
The view from the guesthouse allows friends and family to be part of the outdoor area while still having their own space. The knee wall behind the pool creates a division in the garden allowing the owners to have their own private patio space off of the Master Suite.
The view from the guesthouse allows friends and family to be part of the outdoor area while still having their own space. The knee wall behind the pool creates a division in the garden allowing the owners to have their own private patio space off of the Master Suite.
The swimming pool was resurfaced, and a shelf was added for lounging. The coping and paving around the pool was updated to White Quartzite giving it a modern, cleaner finish.
The swimming pool was resurfaced, and a shelf was added for lounging. The coping and paving around the pool was updated to White Quartzite giving it a modern, cleaner finish.
The swimming pool was resurfaced, and a shelf was added for lounging. The coping and paving around the pool was updated to White Quartzite giving it a modern, cleaner finish.
The swimming pool was resurfaced, and a shelf was added for lounging. The coping and paving around the pool was updated to White Quartzite giving it a modern, cleaner finish.
The swimming pool was resurfaced, and a shelf was added for lounging. The coping and paving around the pool was updated to White Quartzite giving it a modern, cleaner finish.
The swimming pool was resurfaced, and a shelf was added for lounging. The coping and paving around the pool was updated to White Quartzite giving it a modern, cleaner finish.
A private patio off the Master Suite was designed to allow the owners their own space away from guest and the main pool area.
A private patio off the Master Suite was designed to allow the owners their own space away from guest and the main pool area.
Irises were planted between the pool and Master Suite not just to add a little more privacy and a pop of color but were used because of their sculptural elements. The long clean lines of the irises mimic the design of the back garden.
Irises were planted between the pool and Master Suite not just to add a little more privacy and a pop of color but were used because of their sculptural elements. The long clean lines of the irises mimic the design of the back garden.
All of the elements were designed to create clean contemporary lines and show off the owner's artwork all the while creating separate areas for the clients to enjoy.
All of the elements were designed to create clean contemporary lines and show off the owner's artwork all the while creating separate areas for the clients to enjoy.
The swimming pool was resurfaced, and a shelf was added for lounging. The coping and paving around the pool was updated to White Quartzite giving it a modern, cleaner finish. River rock was used to soften the area around the edges of the pool in keeping with the clean lines and modern feel.
The swimming pool was resurfaced, and a shelf was added for lounging. The coping and paving around the pool was updated to White Quartzite giving it a modern, cleaner finish. River rock was used to soften the area around the edges of the pool in keeping with the clean lines and modern feel.
The windows/doors open to allow both the interior and exterior spaces to work together or separately creating equal spaces and allowing the maximum amount of sunlight in.
The windows/doors open to allow both the interior and exterior spaces to work together or separately creating equal spaces and allowing the maximum amount of sunlight in.

From Craig Reynolds Landscape Architecture

This minimal open-floor plan home required a garden that reflected the owners’ love of simple clean lines, open views and a feeling of space. The hardscape was designed with a conservative use of materials to create the illusion of space with the planting used in a more architectural way to mimic the interior of the house. Privacy was also very important but it needed to be done in keeping with the aesthetic of the property maintaining the clean lines and open spaces.

The clients’ love of art and the southwestern United States needed to be reflected in the garden. John Martini is a particular favorite sculptor and a local of Key West. Although most of the color palette is neutral, strong pops of color both inside and out help draw your eyes around the garden.

The clients' love of art and the southwestern United States needed to be reflected in the garden. John Martini is a particular favorite sculptor and a local of Key West. Although most of the color palette is neutral, strong pops of color both inside and out help draw your eyes around the garden.

Indoor/outdoor living is a must as are clean lines, as far as these clients were concerned - less is more.