Pool

One City Center in Downtown Houston

In addition to updating the house, the TK renovation added a pool to the property.

Multiple pools is a must when leaning into the resort lifestyle.

The pool and patio overlook untouched wilderness—through which moose and elk often wander—offering a spectacular balance between luxury amenities and a connection with nature.

The pool area has been landscaped with native plants that extend the Sonoran Desert landscape. “I didn’t want to see concrete around the pool—I wanted to see a garden,” says Michelle. “We tried to convert it back into the desert flora that is typical around here, and to make it beautiful and interesting.”

Floor Plan of East Van Residence by SM Studio

The house was designed around two mature crepe myrtle trees, signifying the home's focus on sustainability and dialogue with the landscape.