Slatted wood screens provide privacy for the outdoor shower with its cast-in-place concrete bench.
Over the years, the owner of this home in McLean made improvements to the existing structure, which inspired the addition of an infinity pool, dining patio, secluded shower, fire pit and newly planted landscape. To complete the client’s vision, landscape architect Joseph Richardson extended the horizontality of the house, incorporating a geometric hardscape contrasted with lush plantings. Custom ipe screens frame the walkway to the backyard where a smoker, surrounded by herb planters, provides one cooking area, with another created around a fire pit that overlooks the pool and its large spa. With nearly 50 species, the mostly native plant palette features bold foliage and flowers throughout the year.
Architecture: STEHLIK design. Builder: Jose Pimenta Construction Co. Landscape Architecture: Joseph Richardson, PLA, ASLA, principal; Richardson & Associates. Landscape Contractor: Lucas & Clark Grounds Company. Lighting Design: Outdoor Illumination.