Koi Pond Designs & Ideas
Pool Environments, Inc.Bill Bibb, Designer Archiverde Landscape, built by Pool Environments
The project includes a koi pond/water garden and waterwall. The koi/water garden acts as a "mote" to the entrance of the residence. Thick native Texas limestone leuders create a bridge visitors cross to reach the home. A large glass wall with built in planters on top is settled in the middle of the water garden and greets visitors upon arrival. It also services as a divider between the main house and guest quarters.
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Envision Landscape StudioThis small tract home backyard was transformed into a lively breathable garden. A new outdoor living room was created, with silver-grey brazilian slate flooring, and a smooth integral pewter colored concrete wall defining and retaining earth around it. A water feature is the backdrop to this outdoor room extending the flooring material (slate) into the vertical plane covering a wall that houses three playful stainless steel spouts that spill water into a large basin. Koi Fish, Gold fish and water plants bring a new mini ecosystem of life, and provide a focal point and meditational environment. The integral colored concrete wall begins at the main water feature and weaves to the south west corner of the yard where water once again emerges out of a 4” stainless steel channel; reinforcing the notion that this garden backs up against a natural spring. The stainless steel channel also provides children with an opportunity to safely play with water by floating toy boats down the channel. At the north eastern end of the integral colored concrete wall, a warm western red cedar bench extends perpendicular out from the water feature on the outside of the slate patio maximizing seating space in the limited size garden. Natural rusting Cor-ten steel fencing adds a layer of interest throughout the garden softening the 6’ high surrounding fencing and helping to carry the users eye from the ground plane up past the fence lines into the horizon; the cor-ten steel also acts as a ribbon, tie-ing the multiple spaces together in this garden. The plant palette uses grasses and rushes to further establish in the subconscious that a natural water source does exist. Planting was performed outside of the wire fence to connect the new landscape to the existing open space; this was successfully done by using perennials and grasses whose foliage matches that of the native hillside, blurring the boundary line of the garden and aesthetically extending the backyard up into the adjacent open space.
Allen ConstructionVaulted ceilings in the living room, along with numerous floor to ceiling, retracting glass doors, create a feeling of openness and provide 1800 views of the Pacific Ocean. Elegant, earthy finishes include the Santos mahogany floors and Egyptian limestone.
Architect: Edward Pitman Architects
Builder: Allen Constrruction
Photos: Jim Bartsch Photography
GM Construction, Inc.This Hawaiian home takes nature to the interior by highlighting custom items like concrete bathtubs and sinks. The large, pocket doors create the walls to this home--walls that can be added and removed as desired. This Kukio home rests on the sunny side of the Big Island and serves as a perfect example of our style, blending the outdoors with the inside of a home.
Down to Earth Designs, Inc.Custom cedar and cypress azumaya inspired by a tea-house design. Our client enjoys relax ing in the shade by the koi pond and stream. © 2012 Ben Case, Down to Earth Designs, Inc.
Teri Fotheringham PhotographyPhotos: Teri Fotheringham Photography
Landscape Design: Marpa Design Studio
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Designwater features, ponds, garden beds, hardscaping, concrete pavers
Art | Harrison Interiors & CollectionTo give this private oasis more depth the axis of this garden was designed on the bias, the results are vistas not normally seen in an in-town garden. The most striking feature is the moat with its large granite slab bridges, that was created for a collection of prized koi.
Beth Singer Photographer, Inc.
The Design Build CompanyBrian Sipe architectural design and Rob Hill - Hill's landscapes and Don edge general contractor. koi pond in front yard with floating steppers, bluestone and beach plantings
Carrie Nicholson, RB, BIC, HL1 DirectorOne-of-a-kind front entry, walking on floating steps over the Koi pond into the high-beamed great room.
Koi Pond Designs & Ideas
Dirtscape DreamingBeautiful japanese inspired Wisteria pergola nestles the three Koi ponds above the pool
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