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Estate Site Plan
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Gravel motor court with Limestone entry gate surround and sandy leaf fig ground cover paired with Boston ivy wall covering
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Vehicular entry plaza contains a geometric planting of Mexican Sycamore trees complimenting the space along with an inlay of limestone cobblestone
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Providing privacy to the swimming pool from the vehicular plaza, the sound of water falling on the split faced limestone fills the plaza with relaxing environmental noise
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A glimpse of the pool area through the fountain wall portal framed by plantings of Pineapple Guava, Agapanthus and Mexican Heather
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A sweeping view of the pool garden complete with firepit and limestone lawn steps that terrace the grade transitions along the bayou frontage
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The swimming pool and its architectural water element extend the water sounds through the northern end of the property. The limestone paving surrounding the pool is installed in a linear pattern that repeats throughout the site.
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A custom corten steel and limestone firepit provides for an evening point of convergence adjacent to the pool and lawn terrace.
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A pool view overlooking the zoysia lawn terrace anchored by a pair of limestone slab benches and Boston Ivy covered wall with Bird of Paradise accents. The entry plaza is viewed through the wall aperture.
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The homes main entrance is preceded by a welcoming zoysia lawn terrace and limestone pathway surrounded by a layered plant palette that includes vinca, boxwood and Camellias. Antique iron gates were salvaged from the owners former residence and re-purposed in the entry portal.
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Through the opening of its antique entry gate portal, this view captures the symmetry of the sycamore lined entry plaza with its wall fountain terminus.
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From the homes main entry at nightfall, the limestone covered entry courtyard offers a repetition of limestone block elements as its feature. The pair of limestone blocks offer up bubbling water froths that contribute a soothing sound element. The plantings of standard form Crape Myrtles anchor the symmetrical space while the lantana groundcover beneath offers near year-round flowering interest.
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With a glimpsse of the entry courtyard visible through the glass window of the home, a reflecting pool anchors the southern extent of the home. This limestone covered terrace is flanked with another pair of limestone block benches and large seasonal flowering filled planters.
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The negative edge water feature captures a reflective perspective of the architecture and the adjacent tree covered south end peninsula.
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An overview of the homes southern architectural facade captures the surrounding lawn terrace and negative edge water feature.