Size: 7,500 square feet
Type: Single-Family Residencial Landscape
Location: Miami Beach, FL
A new swimming pool and spa were designed as a physical connection between an existing historic house and a new guest cottage. The guest cottage had to be built more than three feet above the elevation of the house due to local codes. We used this requirement as an opportunity to create a split-slate cascade that is fed by the water that spills out of the elevated spa on the cottage side. The small waterfall helps oxygenate the water and becomes part of the filtration system for both pool and spa. On the house side, a large wide landing and steps were provided for furniture and planters. Coralina stone was used for the pool deck to stay within the house style while black pearl Pebble Tec was used as the pool finish to increase the sensation of depth. Slender palms, and somewhat mature trees, were placed strategically to provide shade for pool gatherings and keep the historic house always in-view, another requirement of the local codes.
Landscape Design: Mauricio Del Valle Design in collaboration with Collaborative Independent
Architecture: Trio Design Consultants
Landscape Installation: Eco Green
Photography: Provided by Client