preserve the exact existing stone pool house struxure pergola black windows black roof wooded hillside retaining wall fencing pool dimensions deck layout and camera perspective from the uploaded photograph do not redesign the architecture this is a landscape architecture and pool renovation project only the existing retaining wall remains but should become background rather than focal point the overall feeling should be a warm coastal oasis with texture and natural materials inspired by australian landscape architecture california resort design and modern mediterranean influences avoid bright white minimalism and avoid tropical themes material palette use layered materials that complement the gray stone pool house warm oyster roman clay walls cream microcement with soft texture natural limestone and travertine accents of gray stacked stone that repeat the pool house veneer teak wood accents aged brass fixtures warm integrated lighting no black accents except existing architecture no stark white walls no palm trees no fire bowls no excessive curves everything should feel timeless organic and architectural landscape create abundant layered landscaping to soften the retaining wall use limelight hydrangeas karl foerster grasses boxwoods japanese maples ferns white flowering perennials groundcovers spilling over stone large cream planters natural boulders layer planting heights for depth landscape should feel lush but refined left side of pool house create an outdoor shower integrated into thick curved roman clay walls brass shower fixtures river rock drainage built in niche and bench continue this wall language toward the existing gate create a smaller arched opening inspired by mediterranean architecture gate should be warm vertical teak slats with concealed hinges soft limestone steps gate should feel intimate rather than monumental hidden storage pool equipment and heaters are concealed behind walls and beneath the structure create hidden access doors provide storage for pool floats and accessories nothing mechanical should remain visible all doors integrated into architecture end of pool feature transform the end of the pool into a destination rather than a slide structure the slide should have a deep profile inspired by luxury australian pools the slide begins from an intermediate terrace to accommodate a 5 foot pool depth the slide is long and gentle thick walls wrap the slide the slide should feel carved into architecture no exposed ladder no plastic appearance stair design wide limestone stairs with low risers deep treads integrated lighting built in planting beds curved walls only where needed architecture should feel substantial and layered water feature above the slide create a dramatic architectural sheet waterfall water falls from a limestone cap use stacked stone that complements the pool house the waterfall should be elegant and wide not theme park inspired water should become the focal point slide should feel secondary retaining wall strategy build secondary landscape walls and planting terraces in front of the existing retaining wall allow portions of the concrete wall to disappear behind landscaping create depth using limestone walls planting pockets and cascading greenery the original retaining wall remains visible but no longer dominates atmosphere golden hour lighting warm shadows soft landscape lighting reflection in water lush but elegant quiet luxury
