Up Front in Paradise Valley
For a home abutting the Phoenix Mountain Preserve, a new pool was designed and built in the front, matching the rectilinear design of the home as well as its colors and its existing plantings. The 70-foot-long vanishing-edge pool incorporates tile that blends in with the neighborhood flora. A revitalized sideyard with a fire pit gives the owners a courtyardlike entertaining area. With new water features, like the soothing scuppers, the pool speaks eloquently without overpowering the streetscape and preserve environment.

WORD TO THE WISE
“Think outside the backyard when thinking about a pool: What’s the best place on your site, even if it’s in an unexpected place or unique configuration?” —R.S.