Dayton September 2023

The perfect plan
Before they could break ground, Bayer sat
down with the Sullivans to map out every possibility.
Working with a small backyard space,
they needed to establish a clear plan that
maximized features without feeling cluttered.
“A new pool addition can only be as good
as its design,” Bayer explains. “Most homes
aren’t designed with a pool in mind, so the
design needs to be a top priority in order to
make the entire space feel cohesive.”
With cohesivity in mind, Bayer and the
Sullivans had to be very intentional about
what went where. Measuring 40 feet long and
20 feet across at its widest point, the unique
shape of the pool paved the way for beautiful
landscaping to surround and soften the space,
something Mary and Colin designed themselves.
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The initial concept and the final plan.
1 Two generously sized, semicircular steps
serve as a sun deck when paired with
Adirondack chairs. 2 The darker line at the bottom
of the pool is the target line that guides the
swimmers during laps.
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