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www.landscapeirrigation.com 13 Segmental Retaining Walls Residential Winner: Sloping Tennessee Backyard Reshaped into a Backyard Paradise Location: Leipers Fork, Tenn. Contractor: Greenworks Landscaping Manufacturer: Belgard Designer: Kyle Peek, owner, Peek Pools & Spas Description: The home had no flat or usable space, as the lot sloped in two directions. The homeowners wanted to add not only usable space to the area, but room for a pool and entertaining. The first thing that had to be done was to take the 15-foot slope and create a design so the pool and the patio areas flowed over the transitions in the slope. The contractor then built a 10-foot Allan Block retaining wall with terraces and stairs, creating a multi-level space for the pool with a vanishing edge, a waterfall and a 35-foot slide. Over 1,500 square feet of retaining walls and 2,100 square feet of pavers in a driftwood color were needed to make this area look as if it had always been there. Split-face Tennessee stone was used for the pool veneer and stair risers. Cambria pavers were used for the patio deck and Kichler lighting was used in the hardscapes, landscapes and underwater. With the multi-level patio area, water features, outdoor kitchen area, fire pit and the nighttime lighting, this backyard went from impossible to incredible. Concrete Paver Permeable Commercial Winner: Sea Scout Base Galveston Location: Galveston, Texas Contractor: Gulf Coast Pavers Manufacturer: Pavestone Company Designer: Studio Outside Description: Sea Scout Base Galveston is a destination and educational experience for Boy Scouts and Sea Scouts from throughout the country. This five-story dormitory, supporting site structures and the associated marina, serve primarily as a base of operations for groups of Sea Scouts to attend week-long summer camps, weekend excursions during the school year, and special scouting events year round. Concrete unit pavers were used throughout the site to connect the multiple outdoor-use spaces, and provide a functional-yet-beautiful underlying floor of high- end finishes and textures. The site landscape was designed to harvest and reuse rainwater. Parking for 50 cars and associated driveways were executed with permeable pavers, allowing rainwater to be collected via below-grade storage. Rain collection gardens showcase water purification and natural systems at the main entrance and bus drop. By using locally manufactured permeable pavers made in colors with high solar reflectivity values, the job was able to earn points in sustainable sites and conservation of resources credits, earning it a Platinum LEED Certification. The paver materials used for this job were City Stone I – 6x12 and Eco Priora permeable pavers in standard finish charcoal, shotblast pewter, and marble Quartex colors/finish.