The Inspired Intermedia digital book collection
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299 F ire and water are powerful elements that symbolize life, creativity, and inspiration in cultures around the world. Although opposing in nature, when paired together in outdoor living they have a striking complementary effect. Introducing the warmth of flame to a poolscape can bring fiery strength, organic edge, and comfortable sleekness to a space. Likewise, sculptural art pieces and accessories, including thoughtfully placed planters and furnishings, strongly affect mood and tone. When creating the outdoor experience, we do not focus on a singular element, such as a pool. My background in residential architecture means I consider the entirety of the property to achieve a singular voice that unifies architecture, landscape, and poolscape. The end goal is to allow form and function to walk the path side by side toward a purposeful and inspiring outdoor space, where each detail both stands on its own and benefits the whole. The use of various focal elements, such as sculpture, fire, and water features, allows a designer to lead the viewer through a procession within an outdoor space. Strategic placement of these elements brings coziness to a vast expanse and makes a petite space feel larger than it is. Allowing form and function to come together, these elements can be multipurposed, such as a decorative laser-cut panel acting as a focal point while providing privacy or screening of an unwanted view. A sculptural fire feature draws the eye across the space while simultaneously creating an inviting seating nook. Driven by the desire to redefine the boundaries of luxury pool design, I am inspired by influences from around the world. History, modern architecture, industrial design, and nature all play a key role in maintaining the pursuit of forward-thinking, beyond-the-box outdoor living design. The most intriguing spaces will be layered with elements that make a statement while respecting proper scale and balance, all while speaking to the architecture and nature of the property. Fire, sculpture, and accessories should radiate vibrance and purpose while beautifully integrating into a space. After all, they contain the power to breathe life into outdoor environments. Randy Angell Randy Angell Designs Plano, TX see page 319 Sculpture, Fire Features & Accessories Designed by Oak Crest Landscape & Lighting, Beverly Hills, CA, page 318 Designed by Dawn Christine, Architect, Cary, NC, page 315 Designed by Steve Montgomery & Company, Roswell, GA page 320