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62 Landscape Architect and Specifier News Bottom, Right The pool and pool deck were not level, and the concrete surrounding it cracked. The flagstone to resurface the pool deck and coping was selected for its gray to tan colors and its durability. The subdued colors were chosen to keep the hardscape from visually overwhelming the area. The new pool deck is sloped on all side for proper drainage. Right The Fire Magic Regal 1 barbecue grill was built into the stucco and granite top grill island. Neutral tones were chosen for the stone to match the stucco and other materials on and around the house. Below The upper patio area has space for dining, relaxing and entertaining. The hidden mortared sandstone seating wall replaced timber, concrete and boulders that had been in place since the house was built in 1920. The stone was selected because of its local source and longevity. and redone. The tuberculosis hut-turned-pool hut would need to be relocated in order to both protect it and provide it with a more prominent position within the yard. The owner's three dogs were another important consideration for the design. A large open turf area would have to be created where the dogs could play, and the pool needed an electronic cover to keep the dogs out of the water. A large patio space where the owners could entertain and enjoy the city views was also a key part of laying out the design. Designing Hardscapes Because of the large patio, pool deck, and extensive retaining walls, the project required a large quantity of hardscape materials. Fredell Enterprises decided to use indigenous stone from Colorado to anchor the site. Because the backyard needed such a large quantity of stone, neutral colors were chosen to keep the area from becoming visually overwhelming. The stone colors also had to tie into the stucco, wood and brick architecture. Colorado Buff flagstone was chosen for the patios and seating wall caps because of its gray to tan color and its durability. Siloam stone, a natural sandstone quarried in southern Colorado, was selected for the stacked stone retaining walls. Having a large existing back patio area allowed creation of multiple outdoor "rooms" containing several outdoor living amenities. Half of the patio was designated as an entertaining area, where the outdoor grill island, covered dining area, lounge chairs, and babbling water feature would be located. The other half of the patio area, with the best city views, was slightly elevated, and a fire pit was designed to fit in the center of this space. The fire pit area was separated from the adjacent entertaining space both by elevation (Continued on page 64) Tudor Home (Continued from page 60)