The work and art of Rick Pendleton

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1 The work and art of Rick Pendleton DESIGN QUESTIONNAIRE & AMENITIES LIST CHECK AWARD WINNING SERVICES Artisan Home Resorts is a landscape design & development firm focused on transforming estates into year-round retreats. RICK@ARTISANHOMERESORTS.COM C Big Basin Way, Suite 252 Saratoga, CA I

2 MOTIF THAT BEST DESCRIBES THE LOOK YOU WANT Check ( ) all that apply and X mark ( ) if undecided: Tropical French Quarter New Orleans Mediterranean Asian French Country Modern Desert Artistic/Eclectic Industrial Contemporary Mexican Natural Italian English Garden 2

3 WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE COLOR? Check mark ( ) for you and mark ( ) for your significant other? White Green Blue Pink Red Brown Gray Purple Maroon Lavender Natural Other Yellow Orange 3

4 FAMILY MEMBERS Do you have children or grandchildren that need to be included in the design process? Yes No How many? Age range? SPEED OF RECEIVING PLANS? I/we need these plans yesterday. I/we are in no specific hurry but are anxious to see what you can create for us. I/we realize that the creative process happens at its own pace and are willing to wait until it does. 4

5 WHAT DO YOU APPRECIATE MOST ABOUT YOUR PROPERTY Check ( ) all that apply The views It s quiet The privacy It s close to a freeway It s close to my work The mature trees It s size Our neighbors OUR/MY FAVORITE TIME OF DAY TO BE OUT IN OUR YARD IS: Anytime (it s why I get up each day) Mornings (circle all that apply: it s quiet, no wind, no kids, etc.?) Weekends (circle all that apply: Family is home, entertaining, fewer time commitments) 5

6 OUR/MY PRIMARY MOTIVATION IN DESIGNING OUR OUTDOOR SPACE IS TO: Check ( ) all that apply Add value to the property. Enjoy our outdoor space. Enhance the yard to more equal the aesthetic value of the residence. Our taste and/or lifestyle have changed. Our neighborhood requires it. Provide recreation for our children. Host more entertainment events. OUR/MY LANDSCAPE IS PRIMARILY: Check ( ) all that apply For looking at For entertaining An extension of the house A reflection of our/my personality Better long-term benefits than therapy A mini vacation to me/us 6

7 OUR/MY PRIVACY FROM PUBLIC VIEWING IS: Very important Some what importan Not important I/WE WANT OUR SPACE TO FEEL: Check ( ) all that apply Intriguing Casual Clean Comfortable Unique Formal Rustic with some history Orderly Random Other 7

8 Check ( ) all that apply New swimming pool/s ( ): indoor outdoor both Alter the size, shape, and/or features of the existing pool Multiple pools at different elevations and/or sizes Size of pool: very large small medium not sure Style of pool: free-form lagoon kidney rectilinear combination Depth of pool at deepest end: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 don t care Moving swimming pool floor, rectilinear shapes only, variable water depths Beach entry (level with surrounding patio and submersing to negative 2 ) Umbrella / table sleeves in the pool floor Towel stand / hooks Shamu shelf (shallow under water shelf much larger than a step) Infinity edge (on any water element) The pool will be mainly for: viewing, diving, swimming, cooling off Grotto (overhead cave-like feature) Canyon attached to pool Waterfalls, attached Water slide(s) Hide water slide (underground, full tube) Stationary sheet wave riding machine Spa: attached to / detached from pool Swim Spa Water feature / fountain: contemporary / artistic Fog effect system (normally at base of waterfall or fountain) Indoor sound effects, man-made rain effects, artificial lightening effects, etc. Stream course, in conjunction with a waterfall 8

9 Check ( ) all that apply Lake: aquatic plants and/or fish: Yes No Fish pond: small medium large elevated Boat dock Boat house Fireplace (free standing or attached to a pavilion structure) Fire pit: grade level elevated portable Free standing barbecue (separate from a kitchen structure or pavilion) Teppanyaki grill cook top Hanging countertop or barbecue Free standing bar (separate from a kitchen structure or pavilion) Free standing pizza / bread oven (separate from a kitchen structure or pavilion) Dog run: shade structure, water station, waste disposal pit Dog washing station: elevated, warm water, drain, etc... RV wash station: hot water sink, closet, drains, etc... Pavilion (solid roof structure) Retractable screens on pavilion: Yes No Living wall Gazebo (open roof/beam structure) Arbors: free standing T type or eyebrow type attached to house Kitchen (under a pavilion or free standing with arbor/gazebo structure overhead) Pool toy / patio furniture storage closet Outdoor shower, separate feature from bathroom Electric privacy glass wall dividers Detached sauna/steam room Back-up generator system 9

10 Check ( ) all that apply Outdoor air conditioning (IntelliCool) Cut flower garden Green house / potting shed, approximate size: x Craft / hobby / art studio, type: Fruit trees, type: Vegetable/Herb garden (or pottery planters) Compost bins Rose garden: formal informal Vineyard, location: Chicken/pet coop Zen garden Topiaries: animals shapes Flag pole Firewood storage/trash cans storage area Wine cellar: hillside / attached to pavilion / Children s play structure area (for future conversion to adult landscaping) Turf area: decorative / kids Turf type: artificial / natural Raised planters/seat walls Security cameras Security gate Additional parking Outdoor misters (cooling purposes) Future room addition, garage, etc., approximate size: Sunken patio 10

11 Check ( ) all that apply Free-flowing pathways: hard surfaced / step stones / other / don t care Formal pathways Catering access pathways / driveways Elevated deck and/or patio Band stand / dance patio with required power sources for equipment & lights Elevated meditation station/day-bed retreat structure Horse riding arena / stables / tack room Tree house/fort: adult child Sport court, type: Over-sized game board: chess checkers Trampoline Grade level (subterranean) Horseshoe pit Putting green (artificial turf only) Driving range Trap shooting range Zip line Rope cable swing Batting cage Half pipe: skateboard box Climbing wall Fitness / challenge course Outdoor movie projection (water vapor screen) Seasonal party light receptacles, switches, & timers Don t block my view of In my outdoor space dreams, I have always wished for Don t forget 11

12 I/WE HATE: (THINGS YOU DISLIKE) The colors:,, The weather here: wind, sun, fog, dust, rain, heat, pollen, etc Type of plant: Oleander, pyracantha, palms, bamboo, junipers, etc The neighbors: 2nd story windows, house, boat, play structure, pets The noise: Freeway/street, neighbors, kids/pets, etc Having the same looking yard as our neighbors. These materials: brick, stucco, stone, redwood, concrete, asphalt, etc I/we want to avoid this in our design: IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE WE SHOULD KNOW?