A rain waterfall adds ambiance as it cascades into the pool from the flat roof of the sheltered area. Photo: Kevin Kurdziolek
On completing construction of a modern custom home in Vienna, the owners asked Pristine Acres to create a backyard haven on their small lot. With careful planning, the design team was able to accommodate a 35-by-18-foot pool and an adjacent, flat-roofed pavilion housing a kitchen with a bar counter and lounge area. A fire feature borders the pool on one side. “Our solution weaves all the project elements together in a compact footprint that leaves only one square foot of buildable area untouched,” notes landscape architect Kevin Kurdziolek. A waterfall feature rains into the pool from the cantilevering roof of the custom shelter; the steel structure’s sleek lines complement the contemporary architecture of the dwelling.
Landscape Architecture: Steve Waldron, president; Kevin Kurdziolek, PLA, ASLA, Pristine Acres.