Morgan Creek Project — Designing Without Blocking the View
When a home backs up to a golf course, the view is everything.
For the Morgan Creek Project, the property overlooked the fairways of Morgan Creek Golf Club, and the client’s primary concern was clear from the start: don’t block the view. At the same time, they wanted a backyard that functioned as a true family retreat—complete with water, shade, and space for their grandchildren to run and play.
Our challenge was to deliver all the amenities of a resort-style backyard while keeping the landscape visually open and unobtrusive.
The brief was clear: create an outdoor experience that would feel intentional, calming, and highly livable for future owners—while adding long-term value to the property.
Our design scope included:
A new driveway and motor court that improves access, flow, and arrival experience
A dedicated BBQ and outdoor entertaining space for gatherings and daily living
A fire pit area designed for warmth, conversation, and evening use
A meditation space, intentionally tucked away for quiet and reflection
A custom waterfall feature, bringing movement, sound, and serenity back to the site
An expansive lawn area, providing openness and flexibility for families, pets, or events
Each element was designed to work together—not as individual features, but as a cohesive outdoor narrative.
Design Goals: Open Sightlines, Year-Round Enjoyment
Rather than attaching the spa directly to the pool, we designed it as a stand-alone water feature. This allowed it to function as a focal point while maintaining flexibility in layout and circulation.
To keep the system efficient, the spa shares the pool’s plumbing and filtration infrastructure—streamlining maintenance without sacrificing design clarity.
The Spa: A Feature of Its Own
The Pool: Low Profile, High Impact
The pool was designed with a Baja shelf to create a shallow lounging area—perfect for relaxation, casual seating, and keeping an eye on kids in the water.
A raised sheer descent water feature was integrated into the pool design to add sound, movement, and year-round visual interest. Critically, the water feature was capped at 24 inches in height, ensuring it enhanced the space without interrupting the long views across the greens.
The result is a pool that feels present and intentional—but never dominant.
Elevation Without Obstruction
At the far end of the pool, an elevated decking space introduces a subtle change in height. This elevation adds architectural interest and creates a dedicated place to unwind, entertain, or simply enjoy the sunset as it drops over the golf course.
Because the elevation was handled horizontally rather than vertically, the deck enhances the experience without competing with the view.