Grand Award - Outdoor Living Area Design/Build

Rossen Landscape reimagined a small lot in Chevy Chase for gathering and entertaining. On the list of requirements: a swimming pool and spa, and an expanded deck with a covered patio beneath it and a pergola above.

Before construction began, the Rossen team addressed the challenge of runoff in the small yard, which had to meet strict stormwater-management requirements. A crate system was implemented to capture water and percolate it into the soil; atop the system, a formal garden was planted.

Flagstone pavers surround the pool, where a custom-built Trex arbor anchors one end. The flagstones are accented with brick that also clads low retaining walls. The spa spills water into the pool. The deck features the Trex pergola and an outdoor kitchen.

DESIGN FEATURES

• An expanded deck was designed with just three posts on the pool side for maximum views
• Elevated Armstrong maples and Foster hollies provide privacy while allowing for additional plantings
• Summer-blooming Limelight and Little Lime hydrangea are great for evening viewing, as they can be seen in darker environments

Rossen Landscape offers comprehensive landscape design, build and maintenance solutions in Great Falls, Virginia, and surrounding areas.

Rossen Landscape
703-327-2284 — rossenlandscape.com