BEAUTY ON THE EDGE
PROJECT LOCATION - Brookfield, WI
LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR - Bret Achtenhagen's Seasonal Services
HOUSE CONTRACTOR - Rob Miller Homes
POOL CONTRACTOR - Neumann Pools
CARPENTRY CONTRACTOR - K2 Structures
DESIGN TEAM - Kyle Kohlmann - PLA, Jean Hanson - PLA, Samantha Carlson
PROJECT AWARD - Wisconsin Landscape Contractors Association-2017 Gold Award
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
What at first seemed like an impossibility turned into a reality when the owners of this Menomonee Falls residence consulted with a high-end builder who specializes in challenging projects. The landscape architect/contractor, who collaborates with the builder, crafted a design that would satisfy all of the homeowner’s wants and needs while addressing the difficult nature of the site. The client had numerous requests and a budget of approximately $600,000 - $700,000 for the outdoor elements (half for landscaping, half for pool/hot tub). The specific requests included: a pool with deep end, sun shelf and autocover, custom hot tub, pool house with bathroom and bar, pergola, fireplace, and a water feature
Normally it is not difficult to incorporate all of the above elements into a design. In this case, however, it was extremely challenging due to the steep backyard. The landscape architect skillfully designed a two-level outdoor space that takes advantage of the grade change. The upper level serves as the main artery to the house and the lower level consists of the activity elements: pool, pool house, hot tub, water features and fireplace.
