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The original house was torn down to make way for new construction. But before the home construction could begin, erosion control was put in place. Note the shoreline protection. The homeowners wanted to be good stewards of the lake.
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SketchUp concept of the design shared with the homeowner, architect, and builder before any work had begun.
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Finished project. You can get a sense of the slope of the property from this angle. The main floor of the original 1950s home on the site was at the walkout level on this home. The green space was an important goal for the clients. With no front yard, a back yard play area was necessary for young children.
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A sock on sleeving, erosion blankets, and silt fence kept the water and soil on the property.
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Front walk pavers match the pool deck. To the far right of the front entry, at the edge of the driveway is the catchment well. The water from the driveway and across the front of the house drains into the well before ending up in the perforated drain tile and on into the bio-swale (see the design). All downspouts from the front and on the right side of the house also go into the drain tile
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The bio-swale on the lower tier.
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Planted bio-swale today.
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The raised pool deck with stone masonry veneer. Note the curve of the seat wall mimics the architecture of the home. It’s easy access for the children to get to the green space with wide steps from the pool deck.
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Boulders in place for a raised beach with a wood-burning fire pit. All decking is Ipe, including the decking and steps alongside the refurbished boathouse. Downspouts on this side of the house go into the plant beds and sod.
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Tiered boulder walls raised the grade and keeps storm water on the property instead of it draining into the lake. The water level is a little low here right now but cut boulder steps can be used to get into the lake on this side of the property.
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Sunset. The required fence around the property sits on the lower tier so it doesn’t interfere with the view. Being on a point, the wind doesn’t have to be very strong to toss around cushions and furniture. Here the furniture is bolted to the deck so now just the cushions end up in the lake or pool. (Homeowner now has wicker storage bins and shed to store toys and cushions.)
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View from the upper deck. The upper deck is on the main floor. You still hardly notice the fence.
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One more aerial shot
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Design