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Contemporary Harmony in a Waterside Sarasota Residence

From: LaGuardia

Enhancing this elevated home’s warm-modern look, a series of outdoor rooms makes smart of use of the “understory” space. Sustainable practices include use of reclaimed sinker cypress and locally sourced plant materials.

stunning home in Sarasota FL

Photo: Ryan Gamma, James Merrell Architects, Hall Darling Design Studio, Ellen Hanson Designs, Ball Construction, Inc.. From: LaGuardia Design Group

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Welcome Home

This stunning home in Sarasota, FL, was designed to create a series of exterior spaces that not only complimented, but enhanced, the architecture’s warm, modern look.

open-edge infinity pool in Sarasota

Photo: Ryan Gamma, James Merrell Architects, Hall Darling Design Studio, Ellen Hanson Designs, Ball Construction, Inc.. From: LaGuardia Design Group

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On the Water

Backed up onto the water, the open-edge infinity pool offers a classic look with even better views.

outdoor room with furniture made from sustainable material

Photo: Ryan Gamma, James Merrell Architects, Hall Darling Design Studio, Ellen Hanson Designs, Ball Construction, Inc.. From: LaGuardia Design Group

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Sustainable Outdoor Rooms

The use of reclaimed sinker cypress, shell stone and locally sourced plant material resulted in a cohesive sequence of outdoor rooms that consciously utilized sustainable practices.

open-air outdoor sitting room in Sarasota

Photo: Ryan Gamma, James Merrell Architects, Hall Darling Design Studio, Ellen Hanson Designs, Ball Construction, Inc.. From: LaGuardia Design Group

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Open-Air Spaces

This open-air outdoor space is designed to complement the overall style of the house with comfortable seating options and functional designs made from sustainable materials.

lounge chairs in a Sarasota swimming pool

Photo: Ryan Gamma, James Merrell Architects, Hall Darling Design Studio, Ellen Hanson Designs, Ball Construction, Inc.. From: LaGuardia Design Group

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Sink or Swim

You won’t actually sink to the bottom of the pool, but the positioning of these lounge chairs is designed to let you sit with your arms, midsection and legs under water.

elegant waterfall in Sarasota FL

Photo: Ryan Gamma, James Merrell Architects, Hall Darling Design Studio, Ellen Hanson Designs, Ball Construction, Inc.. From: LaGuardia Design Group

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Water Features for the Win

Everyone loves a good water feature, especially when it’s a classy water wall. This modern water feature is a simple, yet elegant highlight of the backyard.

palm trees and lush vegetation in Sarasota

Photo: Ryan Gamma, James Merrell Architects, Hall Darling Design Studio, Ellen Hanson Designs, Ball Construction, Inc.. From: LaGuardia Design Group

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In Between Spaces

Put together with utmost care and opulence in mind, the spaces between the “outdoor rooms” are designed to feel tropical and luxurious at the same time.

beautiful and modern home in Sarasota

Photo: Ryan Gamma, James Merrell Architects, Hall Darling Design Studio, Ellen Hanson Designs, Ball Construction, Inc.. From: LaGuardia Design Group

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A Modern Sarasota Residence

Elevated 17 feet above ground level, what initially presented as a challenge became a key feature of the residence, as the raising of the house facilitated an ‘understory’ of open-air spaces, allowing the design team to maximize the outdoor livable space.

backyard wall made of sustainable products and concrete

Photo: Ryan Gamma, James Merrell Architects, Hall Darling Design Studio, Ellen Hanson Designs, Ball Construction, Inc.. From: LaGuardia Design Group

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A Unique Twist on a White Wall

Offering premium privacy, the new backyard wall designed with sustainable products in between concrete slabs that add to the open-air concept.

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