One of the great things about working with different architects and designers the way we do is that, as builders of pools, spas and other watershapes, we enjoy opportunities to work across a broad range of design styles and sensibilities.
   In this instance, we're focusing on one of our favorite Southern California architects, Mark Singer. He's known regionally for crisp, clean, minimalist designs and is well regarded for his work on breathtaking lots along the coast in Laguna Beach, Newport Beach and other well-heeled cities overlooking the Pacific Ocean. To our good fortune, most of his projects include pools, spas, courtyard waterfeatures, outdoor sculptures and other amenities that enhance and extend his contemporary designs.

Our most recent project with Singer was completed in the summer of 2004 a an older home in the beautiful beach community of Corona del Mar. The house itself was not originally designed by Singer but it had been remodeled by him several times in the years since. In fact, so much has been done at this point that it's practically impossible to distinguish this residence from projects he has pursued from the ground up.

Completing a Scene

   The homeowner is a wealthy land developer, a self-made man and a major fan of Singer's who has collaborated with the architect on three major renovations that have completely transformed his home.
   As with all of Singer's work, the house now features a great deal of glass, metal and poured-in-place concrete characterized by tremendous sensitivity to line, space and light throughout. The last vestige of the original construction was the pool - a drab, uninspiring lazy-dogleg-shaped vessel that really didn't go very well with the remodeled home.
   It was located in a courtyard that opened over a sweeping ocean view and occupied a space that is now a focal point from several key areas inside the home. Singer knew exactly what he wanted to do with the courtyard, and the homeowner was extremely enthusiastic when it came to allowing him to complete the scene with a brand new pool and spa.