Brewster Road

Private Residence

When the Brewster Road client said they wanted a pool in their back yard, it didn’t seem all that remarkable. Then we saw the site. They wanted their pool on a steep and inaccessible hill, covered with 8’-high brambles and thorns, with no possible access for larger equipment. I mapped the topography, laid out a terraced scheme that balanced cut and fill (no need to import fill or cart away excess earth) with a seventy-foot-long retaining wall, and figured a way to get it built. We used a 125’ boom pump-truck to deliver the swimming pool concrete over the house. Now the place serves as an open, watery oasis.

Collaboration

Excavation and Grading: Mike Lamb Excavation

Electrician: Tom Gilroy Electric

Swimming Pool Construction: Liuzetti Pools,

Landscape Construction: G&M Landscaping,

Concrete Pump: Cape Cod Concrete Pumping,

Electrician: Ellis & Schneider Electric

Walls and Steps Masonry: Henry Varian Masonry

Pool equipment shed construction: Doug Seholm

Total Landscape Project Costs: $313k

A Terraced Retreat

Wonderful for entertaining, staying cool on hot summer days, or simply viewing from the house.

An Interesting Installation

Rather than ruin mature plantings around the house to construct the swimming pool, materials were carted in and we chose to pump the concrete over the house.

Beautiful in All Seasons

When designing a custom setting, we take all seasons and potential conditions into account for a landscape to be enjoyed no matter what comes our way.

Before We Started Work

This sloping yard was transformed into a terraced party zone with a swimming pool, stone walls, and beautiful plantings.

After We Started Work

Soon after we wrapped up construction oversight, the family were able to enjoy their new landscape.

Project Lead

David Bartsch

Very good design emerged… it was on schedule and within expected expenditures. To implement the aesthetic qualities of the design, it was important that the designer oversee the construction crew. Environmentally conscious and innovative.
D. Brown

Senior Vice President/Public Policy and General Counsel of a national media association, retired

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