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Modern Denver Oasis Combines Rural and Urban Outdoor Design

This ultra-contemporary home feels both utterly urban and totally wild, thanks to its fanciful combination of bold concrete slabs, quaking aspen trees, ornamental grasses and even a rooftop viewing area covered with foam and undulating artificial turf.

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Photo: James Florio. From: R Design Landscape Architecture.

Relaxing Rooftop Garden

High-density structural foam was carved to provide lightweight structure for a sinuous landform of synthetic turf set on the rooftop deck. Delicate pin lights were installed for ambiance and the forms were purposely shaped for comfortable seating when star gazing.

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Photo: James Florio. From: R Design Landscape Architecture.

Urban Backyard With Elevated Pool

The backyard is at once eclectic and artistic (a welcome fit with the home's art district neighborhood) as well as modern. Pre-existing trees were complemented by rolling lawns and a large sculptural boulder. There is also an elevated pool and space for dining and lounging.

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Photo: James Florio. From: R Design Landscape Architecture.

Industrial Pool With Concrete Shell

A cast-in-place concrete shell gives the swimming pool a clean finish; the elevated edge can be used for seating. Lawns were graded to bring them gracefully up to meet the Ipe deck.

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Photo: James Florio. From: R Design Landscape Architecture.

Contemporary Colorado Outdoor Space

This rooftop outdoor space in Colorado features lush greenery, a seating area with fire pit and a swimming pool.

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