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The Nelson Project’s Journey to Award-Winning Excellence
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hat started as a simple pergola project turned into an award-winning masterpiece that overcame every hurdle nature—and infrastructure—threw its way. When Tim McAuliffe first stepped onto the Nelson property in Plano, Texas, the vision seemed straightforward: a complete landscape garden with meandering pathways, a firepit conversation area and a focal point pergola that would elevate the client’s outdoor space. However, as the project unfolded, it quickly became clear that this wouldn’t be just another standard build. The discovery of adding a pool on-site to the existing design led to an ambitious redesign that seamlessly integrated the pool into the project, ultimately turning a simple concept into a stunning outdoor living area that earned multiple accolades from the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP).
Reimagining the Vision Tim and the team at Complete Landsculpture were tasked with not just reworking the design, but amplifying it. The client wanted a space that harmonized beauty and functionality, while accommodating the newly incorporated pool. This meant recalibrating every detail of the project to create a cohesive and award-worthy design. Through a combination of creative problem-solving and meticulous planning, the team brought the client’s vision to life. The result? A breathtaking space that redefined outdoor living and garnered both a Silver Award for Landscape Contracting and another for Design from NALP. It also won a Gold Award at the Southwest Pool & Spa Trade Show.
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