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314 Inspired Outdoor Living Basecrete Technologies LLC - see their work on pages 152-153 Vito Mariano 8255 Consumer Court., Lot 25 Sarasota, FL 34240 941-312-5142 basecreteusa.com Basecrete's products are used to waterproof, preserve, and protect concrete in everything from swimming pools to parking garages and beyond. Founder Vito Mariano learned the trade from the ground up while working with his father, a stonemason from Italy. With more than 42 years experience, Mariano has developed products that solve common problems in the industry and has worked on more than 80,000 pools, concrete restorations, and construction-related projects in 23 countries. Basecrete has also been used on landmark projects such as the Woolworth Building in New York City. Recognized as an industry leader, Mariano also collaborates with and advises engineers, environmental organizations, and legal firms. He holds six patents and continues to develop new products that reflect his commitment to excellence. Jim Bertrand Landscape - see pages 66-67,85,90-91,154-155, 220-221, 302-303 Jim Bertrand 24028 South Home Chicago, IL 60449 312-350-7727 bertrandlandscape.com "Landscape design is a philosophy of life, an avenue which originates with individuals' need for the outdoors," says Jim Bertrand, owner of Bertrand Landscape. He and his team are passionate about designing and installing backyard resorts that delight and inspire while bringing families and friends together. By merging the pragmatism of functional amenities with the poetry of ideals and dreams, Bertrand creates perfect harmony and happiness within an outdoor environment. ey consider it a privilege to provide settings that awaken the senses, stimulate the imagination, and expand consciousness of the outdoors. And they do it all through a proprietary design process that flawlessly integrates every client's wish list and the property's potential while maximizing efficiency and value. Bianchi Design - see pages 3,8,10-13,140-143,222-223 Kirk Bianchi 9393 East Palo Brea Bend, Suite. 3013 Scottsdale, AZ 85255 480-314-0048 Bianchidesign.com More than a landscape architect or luxury pool builder, Bianchi Design is an award-winning environmental architecture and conceptual design firm that expresses the outdoors as a living art form. Kirk Bianchi finds the exquisite beauty in every space and creates an extraordinary outdoor living environment that can be experienced every time you step out your back door. Bianchi's design approach was inspired by a trip he took to Japan as a senior in high school. He was struck by how Japanese architecture and landscape design integrated indoor and outdoor spaces in a simple yet elegant way. It is this approach that makes him unique, as he truly creates outdoor rooms—or waterscapes that function as an extension of your home—where you can swim, entertain, and relax. Carl Balton + Associates - see their work on pages 224-225 Carl Balton P.O. Box 5579 Santa Monica, CA 90409 310-738-3610 carlbalton.com e landscape you envision becomes a reality with inspired original design. Carl Balton + Associates' successful designs come from their ability to analyze your location and implement your intentions for the space. ey are dedicated to uniting their clients' needs with a clear and creative vision for the unique places they inhabit. Designs emerge from the intensive process of re-imagining place, use, and environmental impact. ey believe there is more than one creative idea and the contest of ideas from client and designer produces better designs. e team extends to their installers and craftsmen, too. ey all collaborate humbly to the point that no one is trying to outdo someone else, because at the end of the day, the success of the design is the blending of the professions. Brilliance LED - see their work on pages 282-287 Brilliance LED 7202 East Cave Creek Road, Suite 3A Carefree, AZ 85377 800-867-2108 brillianceled.com Since 2008, Brilliance LED has been committed to manufacturing high-quality LED lamps, low voltage fixtures, smart products, and controls for the green industry. eir overarching goal is to enhance the way people experience spaces through high-performance lighting solutions and outdoor living products. e Brilliance team is passionate about LED lighting and innovating, which is why they continue to develop new products that transform lighting designs, installation workflows, and commercial and residential environments. Authorized distributors, contractors, and end users know they can count on exemplary customer service, which keeps them coming back time and again. It's all in service of lighting the way to a better planet through energy efficiency. Art & Mosaics by Danilo Bonazza - see his work on pages 101,110-115 Danilo Banazza Port Monmouth, NJ 347-429-0244 artandmosaics.com One of the leading mosaic tile artisans in the world, Art & Mosaics founder Danilo Bonazza specializes in the design and installation of glass tile mosaics for residential and commercial spaces across the globe. Originally from Ravenna, Italy, he has always been drawn to the art and mosaics for which his hometown is famous. He applies the same Old World methods, merged with modern innovations, to create one-of-a-kind pieces of intricate, highly detailed artwork that you won't find anywhere else. From the conceptualization and execution of brilliant mosaic tile designs to breathtaking mosaic murals, luxury pool interiors, and flawless installation, Art & Mosaics does it all—with the highest level of artistry and expertise you'll find in the industry. Brewster McLeod Architects, Inc. - see their work on pages 68-69 Jamie L. Brewster Mcleod 112 South Mill Street, Unit B, Top Floor Aspen, CO 81611 970-544-0130 brewstermcleod.com "Brewster McLeod Architects focuses on creating luxury architecture as living art forms design perfectly within their natural environments, providing exceptional design that truly brings out a sense of place" says Jamie L. Brewster McLeod, AIA, president of Brewster Mcleod Architects. e goal of each design is to ensure that all elements of the homeowner's desires are expressed with stylistic insight and thoughtful design, creating a relationship with her clients that transforms dreams into reality. e award-winning boutique firm, based in Aspen, Colorado, specializes in luxury residential architecture from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., and internationally. 42⁰ North – Architecture + Design - see their work on pages 64-65 Ryan LaHaie 6744 Cascade Rd SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 616-340-8047 10850 E. Traverse Hwy. Traverse City, MI 49684 231-342-9723 42northarchitecture.com Ryan La Haie, principal and lead designer of 42⁰ North - Architecture + Design, has his grandmother to thank for giving rise to his career. It was her loving observation of his natural talents that prompted her to push Ryan toward drawing and creating as a boy. As a result, he now leads a successful firm in West Michigan after a decade of working for some of the state's most prestigious firms. His designs carry a touch of his Northern Michigan upbringing, full of woods, water, and the great outdoors. You'll notice a tendency toward natural materials and an overall sense of calm in his spaces—an aesthetic that has won the firm numerous national awards and notable recognitions. e firm's goal is to understand the ergonomics of how their clients live and the ideals they hold closest to heart. eir boutique process is unique and is designed to transform dream visions into reality.

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