Poolscapes

The Best in Principled Design

The Best in Principled Design

Our first challenge with this project was the clients’ wish to have the swimming pool as close to the house as possible. Because of that proximity, we wanted to delineate the pool space, as we didn’t want it to feel that when folks walked out of the back entrance, they were almost in the pool! […]

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Green Island defines…

Green Island defines…

Green Island defines this space with the addition of a 10 x 10 ft. Pavilion with outdoor couches and fire pit below. These glazed planters pull in the burgundy tones of the mahogany stained cathedral ceiling.   “It is all in the details.” –GID greenislanddesign.com

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You’ll never want to leave!

You’ll never want to leave!

You’ll never want to leave! Poolscapes transform your pool setting into an extension of your home. With a kitchen/bar, fireplace, water features, lighting, and natural landscaping elements, you’ll add beauty and functionality – and make your pool everyone’s favorite destination by creating an inviting environment for you, your family, and friends. Get inspiration for more […]

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Think Spring!

Think Spring!

Think Spring! Now that we have your attention… this is the perfect time to begin planning for your own backyard oasis. Here’s a 24 x 35 ft. Free-Form Gunite Pool with custom bench, slate tile, and Big Ride Slide. See our Project Gallery here: greenislanddesign.com

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“There’s no time like the present!”

“There’s no time like the present!”

“There’s no time like the present!” Early winter is really the ideal time to get the landscape design and planning process started — before we’re buried under two feet of snow again! The off-season is also perfect as there’s more time to deal with permitting, engineering and other factors that come up. The design process […]

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Here is a quick look…

Here is a quick look…

Here is a quick look at our most recent completed project at night. Freeform pool with spill over Spa and three color changing LED sheer descent waterfalls pouring out of a stone wall. Stay tuned for more images.

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Nothing gets our ideas…

Nothing gets our ideas…

Nothing gets our ideas across faster than a 3D model. Space, movement and experience can all be brought to life and conveyed in moments. For a designer, there is no more powerful tool… Architectural Landscape Design & Construction is a diverse and demanding profession and managing a successful practice requires a mastery of multiple disciplines. […]

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Another one of a kind…

Another one of a kind…

Another one of a kind GID Signature Gunite custom designed pool under construction (as with all of the swimming pools we’ve designed and built, there are no two that are ever the same!) Pictured here in-progress is a 20 x 40 ft. Lagoon-style pool with built-in bench, ‘wedding cake’ entry steps and featuring an 8 […]

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All of the Hard Work….

All of the Hard Work….

All of the hard work and effort was worth it! As we add the final green touches to the landscape, the careful planning and building on this gorgeous GID Signature Gunite pool project — featuring a one-of-a-kind Travertine patio — is finally nearing completion. Have a relaxing weekend, everyone! greenislanddesign.com

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