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Retaining Walls are an intricate part of the design process. Walls create usable property, thus giving the designer a good canvas to create art. The delicate balance of beauty and functionality is where a good design comes into play. A structural design is the backbone of the project and the 3D design shows how it will all interact. A combination of the two is rare but when properly utilized, it makes for an amazing showcase.
Below are some of the projects from our design center.
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Met with contractor and homeowner multiple times to come up with a plan. Drawing reflects overall plan discussed. Would be used as basis for 3D design.
Birdseye of property from satellite before work started.
Unusable area to be 2 tier patio and steps with firepit and seating.
Unusable area to be 2 tier patio and steps with firepit and seating.
Unusable area to be 2 tier patio and steps with firepit and seating.
Overall plan to be implimented.
Tremron Bluestone Lionsbridge pavers with Rumblewall 4x8x16 fencewall with columns.
Fencewall seating - built in. Rectangular firepit + steps / seating
In this project, dimensions were provided by contractor. Structural wall design was performed for permitting.11
In this project, dimensions were provided by contractor. Structural wall design was performed for permitting.12
Closeup of Travertine - notice detail in rendering.
Layout without outdoor furniture to show extra seating with steps and Seat-wall. Design to entertain large crowds in relatively small space. Previously, area was unusable.
Wall was existing. Not part of design.
Night rendering to show customer how fire and outdoor lights would look.
Actual project after completion.
Actual project after completion.
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This house had a big back yard with a fence that encompassed a relatively small portion of it. Hedges hid a large space under the deck that was not being used.
This house had a big back yard with a fence that encompassed a relatively small portion of it. Hedges hid a large space under the deck that was not being used.
This house had a big back yard with a fence that encompassed a relatively small portion of it. Hedges hid a large space under the deck that was not being used.
This house had a big back yard with a fence that encompassed a relatively small portion of it. Hedges hid a large space under the deck that was not being used.
This house had a big back yard with a fence that encompassed a relatively small portion of it. Hedges hid a large space under the deck that was not being used.
Larger portion of back yard - unfenced. Lots of wasted space.
This house had a big back yard with a fence that encompassed a relatively small portion of it. Hedges hid a large space under the deck that was not being used.
Overall plan - remove fence, dig out and level area below deck for spa and covered seating area. Seperate grades with wall. Make paver walkways and patios - one with cabana and fireplace.
Dimensions for cabana
Original plan had grass area to the right below wall and cabana. This was to save on pavers but would have been a wet area and non-functional.
Planter put at base of wall, pavers and border replace grass.
Planter put at base of wall, pavers and border replace grass.
Pavers under spa had to be leveled in a cut-out section. This will allow spa to sit level and still let pavers slope to drain as specified by ICPI.
Side rendering of cabana with columns and lights. Notice high-resolution of materials due to custom library. Zooming in on product in 3D app would show actual imperfections in concrete as in real life.
Rendering of cabana at night. Shows view from master bedroom covered porch.
Rendered view of project at night.
Project shortly after completion. Columns not yet on posts of cabana.
Night view of walkway to cabana.
Night view of completed project.
Columns not yet on posts.
View from spa
Comparison view of actual picture vs rendered view. This shows what it looks like in real life.
This was rendered from approximately the same angle to show how similar the view is. Gives a great representation of what the project will look like once complete.
Evening fire and football.
Completed cabana with columns and curtains.
Fireplace layout without roof or furniture. 16 ft tall.
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In this project, dimensions were provided by contractor. Structural wall design was performed for permitting.
Based on dimensions provided and structural design, we were able to perform 3D design to give homeowner and idea of what their back yard would look like.
New dimensions of leveled out back yard can now be calculated for features and landscape plan.
Multiple views can be shown.
Simple layout gives the customer a more realistic idea of what finished project will look like.
Views from specific times of day and year can be created based on actual project GPS location. View can also be adjusted to reflect the height of the customer.
This shows how the wall batter tapers on the sides and the wall footing follows natural contours of the existing grades.
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Simple patio extension with pavers, crushed marble and a pergola.
Same project but in a different part of the property. Small Wall with fence. Exact dimensions provided by contractor. Needed for HOA approval.
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Pre-rendered dimensions layout. Semicircle wall with stairs and paver landings as specified by contractor.
Design done in Sketchup with V-Ray rendering engine. Simple design requested by homeowner for HOA approval. Very common request.
Bottom view
Top view. Really shows off block and paver detail.
Design done in Sketchup with V-Ray rendering engine. Simple design requested by homeowner for HOA approval. Very common request.
Design done in Sketchup with V-Ray rendering engine. Simple design requested by homeowner for HOA approval. Very common request.
View from homeowners of 5'8"
Birdseye view of project.
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Geolocation of property using Google Earth Pro.
House dimensions from satellite used to design proposed raised patio with columns, fence-wall, lights and pergola.
House dimensions from satellite used to design proposed raised patio with columns, fence-wall, lights and pergola.
Rendered at sunset to see lighting effects.
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Design custom modular outdoor kitchen to replace firepit on existing concrete patio. Option - replace stamped concrete with flagstone.
Layout provided by contractor
Satellite view of property.
L-shaped custom modular kitchen - dual height.
L-shaped custom modular kitchen - dual height.
Opposite orientation to let customer decide.
No flagstone
L-shaped custom modular kitchen - dual height.
L-shaped custom modular kitchen - dual height.
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Initial layout plan provide by contractor based on discussions with homeowner.
Overall layout - plan 1. Wall separates two elevations with stairs and fencing. Firepit and built-in seating. Travertine pool deck. Paver upper deck with travertine inlay to tie in to bottom.
Paver upper deck with travertine inlay to tie in to bottom.
Overall layout - option 1
Overall layout - option 1
Travertine stairs and gate
Firepit and seating - travertine top to tie in to pool travertine.
Top deck travertine inlay
Option 2 - carry steps to edge to open up area. Remove fence.
Option 2 - carry steps to edge to open up area. Remove fence.
Option 2 - carry steps to edge to open up area. Remove fence.
Option 2 - carry steps to edge to open up area. Remove fence.
Firepit view from seating height.
Option 3 - Steps all the way across
Option 3 - Steps all the way across
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Satellite view of proposed location.
Custom design for outdoor kitchen - option 1
Custom design for outdoor kitchen - option 2 - add Big Green Egg
Modular fireplace to match
Modular kitchen option 2
Modular kitchen with Modular Fireplace and matching fence-wall.
Modular kitchen view
Finished - Modular fireplace built - Modular kitchen removed from plan.
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