New Free-standing Pool Pavilion, Terrace, Pergola, Fire Pit, and Lounge in Mendham, New Jersey.
The Architect removed an existing Pool Terrace, retaining walls and Pergola to introduce a new Terrace, Dining Pergola and Pool Pavilion.
Taking cues from the Main Residence, the Pool Pavilion is clad in locally sourced fieldstone, with solid Limestone quoining, painted CNC cut Mahogany trim, Slate roof with Lead-coated standing seam copper eaves. Gutters and leaders are built-in to enhance the clean lines of the structure. The interiors are finished in painted Mahogany shiplap siding and floor to ceiling hand-formed ceramic tile. Kitchen millwork consists of Cerused White Oak, satin brass hardware, and Danby Imperial marble counter tops quarried in Vermont.
The new pool terrace is paved in brick, set in a herringbone pattern, which is in turn banded in Croatian Limestone, accenting the rigorous symmetry of the site. The structure is based on a shingle style 'Pagoda' with swept rooflines, and a large central arch that focuses the view from the pool to the landscape beyond. This open space provides shade and cooling breezes on the hottest days. Custom designed railings, balusters, corbels, and gable accents complete the design.
Furnishings were selected to bridge a traditional structure with contemporary function and living. Powder coated aluminum furnishings, with bold color accents provide a restrained elegance to the whole.
Mendham Pool house
Category
Small Project
Description
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FIRM CREDIT(S)
Submitting Architecture Firm
Arturo Palombo Architecture
Additional Architecture Firm Credits (if named)
CHAPTER
AIA New Jersey
PROJECT LOCATION
Mendham, New Jersey
PRIMARY USE/TYPE
Other
IMAGE CREDITS
Art Palombo
Winner Status
- Finalist