PROJECT Aqua Terra Pool House

LOCATION  Annapolis, Maryland, US

PROJECT COMPLETION DATE  7/23/2015

ARCHITECT Purple Cherry Architects

ASSOCIATED ARCHITECT  N/A

OWNER/CLIENT  Wayne and Lori Andersen

CONTRACTOR / CONSTRUCTION MANAGER  Pyramid Builders/ Bret Anderson

PHOTOGRAPHER  David Burroughs

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN TEAM  Catherine Purple Cherry, AIA, LEED AP; Brian Bassindale, AIA; Rich Monteiro; Katie Rice

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

This tranquil glass pool house is situated on the waterfront of Harness Creek in Annapolis. Homeowners desired a meditative reflection space that mirrored the same aesthetic as the main house it is detached from. The 12′ X 12′ glass cube with three distinct climate areas is separated from the outdoor covered dining area by a linear gas fire feature — to be viewed from both inside and out. Emphasizing nature and its elements was a major component in this project. Along the back side of the pool house is a spa-like glass-tiled shower and changing room connecting to an outdoor private shower. Each stone of the connecting bridge to the main house and pool were individually chiseled to achieve a hand-stacked look. Custom vanities, aqua blue tiled spa shower and closet, and a sitting area make up the interior of the space.

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IMAGE CAPTIONS & CREDITS

IMAGE 1  Aqua Terra Pool House_high res, Caption: One-story custom contemporary glass pool house with hand chiseled stone situated on three acres of magnificent landscape, Photographer Credit: David Burroughs Photography

IMAGE 2  Aqua Terra Pool House_high res_ext, Caption: Tranquil swimming pool with flowing fountain surrounded by shoreline gardens, Photographer Credit: David Burroughs Photography

IMAGE 3  Aqua Terra Pool House_high res_int, Caption: Meditative sitting area facing the terrace which connects the pool house to main house, Photographer Credit: David Burroughs Photography

IMAGE 4  Aqua Terra Pool House_Bathroom_5x7, Caption: Aqua blue tiled backsplash in closet, Photographer Credit: David Burroughs Photography

IMAGE 5  Aqua Terra Pool House_Vanity_4x7, Caption: Custom vanity with blue glass sink, Photographer Credit: David Burroughs Photography

IMAGE 6  Aqua Terra Pool House_Outdoor Shower_4x7, Caption: Trellis door leading to outdoor shower, Photographer Credit: David Burroughs Photography

IMAGE 7  Aqua Terra Pool House_Evening_6x9, Caption: Pool house lit by ambient lights and a fire pit, Photographer Credit: David Burroughs Photography

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