A modest remodel and addition for a couple, a writer and his wife, a professor, this project was phased in two parts to allow for the birth of the couple’s first child. Phase 1 is a standing seam-clad addition to the existing house that juts out into the rear yard, taking cues from certain trees and landscape features. The remainder of the addition is wrapped in stained cedar siding that flows seamlessly onto the attached deck and surrounds the precast concrete dipping pool. Paint colors create a lively palette that, even from the street, provides clues of what the backyard holds. Phase two takes continues this bold color palette into the existing house. The kitchen was completely made over, with concrete countertops and floor to ceiling windows looking out to the addition. The existing bedrooms and bathroom were reconfigured to make the spaces more useful.

Paul Bardagjy

The clients wanted a large pool that could be used for exercise, but they also wanted to use the pool for relaxation and entertaining. This pool, spa and entertainment area gave them everything requested. As the pool was designed to be highly automated, maximum use is obtained and minimal maintenance required. The clients’ desire for a pool to complement the modern design of the house was achieved through the geometric lines of the pool and spa combination.

This modern outdoor living space mere blocks from the beach is replete with all of the best staycation features. There is a cozy, yet refined screened patio space with a glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) wrapped spa that is situated opposite a Wolf-equipped outdoor dining and seating area. A custom GFRC fireplace with GFRC mantel connects the areas, while providing a touch of privacy. Through the retractable screens, a pair of Restoration Hardware chaise lounge chairs call for a sunning session. To beat the heat our clients can retreat to the pool and recline on the end-to-end sun shelf. Artificial turf and a stretch of Mexican beach pebble frame the pool and generous porcelain coping. Aloe, hibiscus, bamboo muhly, cabbage palms and other tropical landscaping enhance the modern beach aesthetic. Photos by Craig O'Neal

Rooftop patio. Hot tub and ipe wood deck. Photo by David Whittaker.

The Logan Residence is first a private museum, and second a personal winter residence. Their art is one of the top contemporary collections in the world, and the goal was to make the architecture an equally significant addition. After several studies, it was mutually decided the program would be about multiple galleries, each with a different daylighting technique. “I want a place for my art collection – Then I want to live there.” – Kent Logan Architect: Jones Studio, inc. Contractor: the construction zone, ltd. Photo Credit: Ed Taube

La zone détente avec son spa de nage, entourée d’une plage en calcaire bleu et de plantations.

Tim Turner Photography, Copyright COS Design

This garden renovation was previously a blighted construction site. Three terrace levels were manipulated on a tricky, compact site. Linear strips of Isotoma were planted to create a living rug and visual interest for the deck viewing above. A spa was set into an Ipe deck. PHoto credit: Meg Messina http://megmessina.com/

Tim Griffith, Photographer

Ralf Just Fotografie, Weilheim

A basement can be a bright and relaxing space - with plenty of natural light. An indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room and comfortable poolside area are just a few things which have transformed this London home. For more of our work visit the hone website http://www.hone-studio.co.uk/projects/ Photo by Michele Panzeri