Landscape and Negative Edge Pool
In 2025, we completed a signature outdoor living project that exemplifies the essence of refined, modern landscape design. From the moment you approach the home, the symmetry of the hardscape and the lush, manicured lawn create a sense of grandeur and balance. The clean-cut walkway, flanked by tailored boxwoods and elegant planters, guides visitors to a striking limestone façade, softened by precise landscape lighting that elevates the architecture’s presence at dusk.
The backyard is a complete oasis built for luxury and leisure. At the heart of the design is a custom negative-edge pool with a deep sapphire tile that mirrors the sky and architecture. One of the most unique features is the glass-front edge that provides a mesmerizing view into the water from the sunken fire pit beyond. This sunken seating area, surrounded by comfortable built-in lounges and a modern linear fire feature, serves as the anchor for evening gatherings. The firelight dances against the pool glass and plays beautifully with the surrounding textures of softscape and stone.
Adjacent to the pool, custom lounge chairs are neatly arranged on a geometric grid of porcelain pavers and synthetic turf joints—balancing contemporary aesthetics with practical durability. This seamless layout guides the eye and foot toward an open-air loggia with a full fireplace, TV, and resort-style seating—ideal for year-round entertaining. Every transition between hardscape and planting bed was meticulously planned to maintain clean lines and rhythmic flow.
The putting green in the side yard adds a playful element to the landscape while maintaining the elegance of the overall design. It’s edged with precision-cut turf and framed by flowering borders and shade trees to ensure privacy and visual interest. The fire pit area, located in a more secluded garden enclave, features six Adirondack chairs encircling a raw steel fire bowl, set atop crushed gravel. This casual gathering spot is softened by evergreens and magnolias, offering both privacy and atmosphere.
At night, the entire property transforms through a comprehensive low-voltage lighting system. Up-lighting on the trees, moonlighting over the lawn, and soft washes along the hardscape emphasize the layers and textures of the design while creating a warm and inviting nighttime environment. Each feature—from the fire pit to the pool wall—is strategically lit for ambiance and functionality.
This landscape and pool project is a complete expression of modern luxury—where every element, from materials to plantings, was chosen to complement the home and enhance the outdoor experience. It is not just a landscape; it is a lifestyle destination crafted for elegance, comfort, and connection.
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