On a Summer theme, this rooftop pool, on a project in Melbourne was interesting in many ways to be involved with. Originally it was to be a standard roof top pool, built atop of an inner city townhouse. It evolved into something very different. Set into one end of the building, the front wall of the pool is a curve of solid Perspex, chosen because it gives a clear view into the pool, where as glass would distort the view completely. Green glass mosaic tiles with flecks off 22 karat gold, we selected to give the finished pool an effect that sparkled in the day as well as the evening when lit by the LED lighting within the pool. Mellow limestone was chosen for the surrounding pool area, creating a space perfecting for Summer entertaining, capturing the views over Melbourne City.
Courtyards and gardens
Outdoor spaces are extensions of the interior of a home. Courtyards and gardens, can be designed and styled to create areas that are not only atmospheric for alfresco entertaining, or, just to be a quiet space to sit and enjoy the exterior environment. This image of a project, is a perfect example of the endless possibilities to create stylish outdoor spaces.
Making an entrance...
The entrance of this contemporary home in inner city Brisbane, lacked any style, creating an entry that was bland or more to the point, unfinished. But with the right choice of finishes and placement of objects and statuary. The end result is amazing. The feel is serene and calm and very inviting to any visitor. For interest, the bowl is carved from a solid piece of stone and took a crane and three men to position it in place.
Queensland Homes feature
Thomas & Alexander were recently featured in Queensland Homes magazine – read the feature.
Belle Magazine feature
A project which was shown on this FB page, has been published in the latest edition of Belle Magazine. It shows a six page spread about the project that was in Melbourne.
