Lamontagne Residence PA Landscape Group Inc. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania Manufacturer: Techo Bloc The client wanted a pond-like pool containing a natural waterfall as the foundation of the design. The challenges were the steeply sloped grade and wooded area at the rear of the property. Grade changes, runoff potential, preservation of wooded areas, and lighting for safety and night use were all considerations of the design. The backbone of the construction was native ironstone. Two hundred tons of rock were brought in and placed before pool excavation began. The grade change required 36 steps. The challenge was to make navigating this change comfortable, almost seeming effortless. To accomplish this, Rocka steps were placed into the hillside and al- lowed for a landing utilizing Techo-bloc’s circle kit in Rotondo Champlain Grey to break up the steps and in- corporate an intimate seating area. Another circle kit was placed at the base of the stairs creating an entry to the fenced-in pool. Modular concrete pavers using Elena in Champlain Grey surrounds the pool. On the outside edge of the pool deck a fireplace and seating area estab- lish another vantage point to enjoy the sights and sounds of the waterfall — all while being nestled near the warm glow of the fire. The fireplace, built by others, anchors the landscape design while providing a focal point. The pavers in front of the fireplace use Arbel in fossil beige and accentuate the separate entertaining area.
Harmon Residence Stone Creations Scottsdale, Arizona Manufacturer: Phoenix Paver Manufacturing More than 21,000 square feet of tumbled pavers were installed in the driveway, patios and pool areas. The tumbled pavers are accented with non tumbled pavers used in the border and in bands throughout. In the driveway there is a double border used at exact angles around a fountain and down the driveway to break up the mass of the pavers. The backyard consists of four patios and two pools all at different grade levels that are all connected with paver walkways. Detailed planning and layout was involved before any construction com- menced. 6,000 square feet of pavers were installed in the backyard with more than 400 lineal feet of steps connecting all the patios and decks together. The walk- ways and steps all lead to smaller, more private, patios, which make the pavers appear softer. The project, from grading to completion, took eight weeks.
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