Where Simplicity Hosts Style
Laid Back Living
The Homeowners
The Hoppers came to Atlantic RIDGE with a clear objective: create a custom outdoor space centered around a specific pool they had already chosen. They wanted a team that could handle not only the creative design but also the red tape of township approvals, engineering requirements, and drainage control.
Atlantic RIDGE stepped in as the perfect partner, not just to install a pool, but to shape the entire landscape around it. The property began as a clean slate. The final result is a refined, modern outdoor space built for entertaining, relaxation, and movement.
The Hoppers’ trust in the team gave Atlantic RIDGE the room to design a space that felt effortless and cohesive, even while navigating a year-long permitting process. This was not a project of quick fixes or temporary solutions. It was a deliberate investment in their home’s long-term livability—and it shows in every corner of the finished design.
The Dream
The homeowners wanted a space that felt clean, open, and modern. Their goal was to create an environment that supported gatherings, casual afternoons by the pool, and dinners under the sky.
They already had a specific pool in mind when they approached Atlantic RIDGE. What they needed was a partner who could take that single element and build an entire design around it.
The Plan
Atlantic RIDGE began with the pool and worked outward, developing a layout that balanced open entertaining zones with fluid movement and proper functionality.
Centered the design around the homeowner’s chosen pool
Built a cohesive layout from scratch to support the pool and seating areas
Planned for long-term use and visual simplicity without sacrificing utility
The homeowners handed over a clear vision. Atlantic RIDGE turned it into a real space.
The Details
Though the property was originally a blank slate, it is now a finished landscape built for enjoyment and ease.
Outdoor kitchen designed specifically for entertaining
Modern pool with a clean line of sight from every corner
Smooth transitions between the living, dining, and lounge areas
Space designed all at once to avoid mismatches or staging
The result is a fully integrated outdoor space that feels natural, comfortable, and complete.
The Hurdles
This project came with both technical and personal curveballs. From a design standpoint, township permitting and drainage issues required months of coordination and documentation.
“The whole process... took about a year to get through all the permitting and township requirements.”
The Reveal
The project came together as a singular, elegant outdoor experience. The pool that the homeowners brought to the table was now surrounded by well-composed space, intentional materials, and features that welcomed gathering.
There was nothing forced about it. It felt like home.
The Relationship
Atlantic RIDGE doesn’t build for strangers. They build for people. That mindset turned what could have been a transactional project into a personal connection.
Chris didn’t just install features. He sat poolside with his clients. He shared a drink, shared a laugh, and built something that reflected who they are.
That’s why the space works. Because it was designed with personality in mind.
Chris’s Reflection
What began as a technical project became something far more human. The client brought the pool. The township brought the red tape. Atlantic RIDGE brought the ability to make it all work while keeping the spirit of the homeowners intact.
“They brought this pool to us and said this is what we're looking for and we want to work around this.”
It was a design built backwards, but delivered forward.
Legacy & Lifestyle
The Nazareth Project is a reminder that great design does not exist in a vacuum. It responds to people. It adapts to real lives.
This backyard isn’t just clean and functional. It is lively. It is real. And it reflects exactly what Atlantic RIDGE sets out to do, listen, create, and build something that fits.
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