Landscape Design Consulting PC
Curated Landscapes For Outdoor Living
Luxury Pool & Spa | Greenwich, CT
Owner Testimonial: “Working with Sean was a great experience. His design brilliance was evident at our first meeting; however, it was his ability to bring his vision to life, including navigating the various technical and environmental complexities that really made him shine. Sean often went above and beyond his scope as an architect, bringing many of the construction, local municipalities and service components together like a symphony conductor. Highly recommend!” - Colin G.
Above: Process images for a 20' x 40' luxury pool and spa with retaining wall, patios and walkways, planting, and lighting. The property is surrounded by a wetland system with multiple upland review areas; the recessed equipment pad alcove in the photo directly above mitigates disturbance in one such area and, therefore, town involvement in the owner's project.
Above: Photographic sequence illustrating pool and retaining wall construction, and finished installation as seen from the same general angle. Space requirements for pools and associated patio areas are often much larger than many property owners realize. Even subtle variations in slope may necessitate retaining walls to create a level terrace for a pool.
Above: Lounge areas, or rooms, and walkways, or hallways, are mirrored diagonally across the pool to create a Yin & Yang form. The square shape of the spa, as framed by its coping, is expressed onto the patio, by way of banding, that forms a larger lounge area. This play on shapes, with mirroring and repetition, lends continuity to a meditative space.
Above: Various phases, from pool construction to completion, are depicted in this pictorial sequence that illustrates how important planting design is; by itself, the pool looks out of place and clashes with the wooded area in the background. Plantings, however, are a connective element that facilitates a meaningful dialogue between the pool and its surroundings.
Above: Completed images looking longitudinally across the pool. Patio banding closest to the house is centered on existing deck columns, and the opposite wall of the pool is aligned with the existing deck staircase. These, and other details, reflect a curated outdoor living space that expresses the architectural characteristics of the residence into the landscape.