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Waterfront Sanctuary

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Lush tropical planting and concrete pavers create a hard and soft feel to the entry of the house.
Lush tropical planting and concrete pavers create a hard and soft feel to the entry of the house.
Lush tropical planting and concrete pavers create a hard and soft feel to the entry of the house.
Lush tropical planting and concrete pavers create a hard and soft feel to the entry of the house.
Tall tropical planting creates privacy and shade while the lush tropical foliage softens the look of the concrete building and pavers. The lignum vitae in front of the wall creates additional privacy for the owners.
Tall tropical planting creates privacy and shade while the lush tropical foliage softens the look of the concrete building and pavers. The lignum vitae in front of the wall creates additional privacy for the owners.
Outdoor covered, seating area complete with an infinity pool and views of the Gulf of Mexico.
Outdoor covered, seating area complete with an infinity pool and views of the Gulf of Mexico.
Clean, simple lines of the infinity pool allow for uninterrupted views of the Gulf and the water feature off to the side in keeping with the clean lines. Lush tropical planting was added to create textures, shade and privacy.
Clean, simple lines of the infinity pool allow for uninterrupted views of the Gulf and the water feature off to the side in keeping with the clean lines. Lush tropical planting was added to create textures, shade and privacy.
Outdoor seating with cover was designed to protect from the harsh summer sun of the Florida Keys as well as create an extra space for privacy and relaxation. Lush tropical planting was designed around the property for privacy and shade with the clean lines of the pool extending to the poured-in-place concrete pavers.
Outdoor seating with cover was designed to protect from the harsh summer sun of the Florida Keys as well as create an extra space for privacy and relaxation. Lush tropical planting was designed around the property for privacy and shade with the clean lines of the pool extending to the poured-in-place concrete pavers.
Outdoor seating with cover was designed to protect from the harsh summer sun of the Florida Keys as well as create an extra space for privacy and relaxation. Lush tropical planting was designed around the property for privacy and shade with the clean lines of the pool extending to the poured-in-place concrete pavers.
Outdoor seating with cover was designed to protect from the harsh summer sun of the Florida Keys as well as create an extra space for privacy and relaxation. Lush tropical planting was designed around the property for privacy and shade with the clean lines of the pool extending to the poured-in-place concrete pavers.
A bench water feature was added to the infinity pool in the second part of the design. Tall lush planting was added for privacy.
A bench water feature was added to the infinity pool in the second part of the design. Tall lush planting was added for privacy.
Boulders and tropical planting in groups were used to define space throughout the garden while poured-in-place concrete pavers help complete the clean lines of the property.
Boulders and tropical planting in groups were used to define space throughout the garden while poured-in-place concrete pavers help complete the clean lines of the property.
Private beach with native planting allow the owners to watch the sun rise over the Gulf of Mexico at the lush Waterfront Retreat in the Florida Keys.
Private beach with native planting allow the owners to watch the sun rise over the Gulf of Mexico at the lush Waterfront Retreat in the Florida Keys.

Credits

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Architect
Matthew Stratton
Interior Design
Archeo
Landscape Design

From Craig Reynolds Landscape Architecture

This property was done in two phases. The first phase involved creating a relaxing side yard with a cozy lanai over-looking a swimming pool and the water. Relaxing, reflective and contemplative space with dense native planting to protect from the biting winter winds while maintain clear views to the water was the design goal. An infinity edge pool was designed to create an even more dramatic view.

This home was originally a series of buildings used for the Bay of Pigs Invasion and the two phases helped to unify the buildings into a relaxing tropical retreat. The final stage created a dramatic entry to the garden with large native and tropical trees to not only to help hide the view of the property from the street but to create a lush entrance to the property. Horizontal fencing, sculptural palms and large masses of tropical understory all help to create the sense of lush, expansive entrance

This project was used in a local Florida Keys magazine during the 1st phase with different images. This home was originally a series of buildings used as the Bay of Pigs communication center. On completion of phase two the site was transformed into a relaxing tropical retreat.

This home was originally a series of buildings used as the Bay of Pigs communication center. This project was done in two phases: the first phase involved creating a relaxing side yard with a cozy lanai over-looking a swimming pool and the water. The second & final stage created a dramatic entry to the garden with large native and tropical trees to not only to help hide the view of the property from the street but to create a lush entrance to the property. On completion of phase two the site was transformed into a relaxing tropical retreat.

The lanai was designed to be a relaxing retreat & a place for the clients to get out of the hot Florida Keys sun while enjoying the view of their infinity edge swimming pool complete with a bench water feature.