Contemporary Estate in Preston Hollow

Located in the heart of Preston Hollow, this contemporary residential estate demonstrates Original Landscape Concepts' ability to create highly refined outdoor environments that balance architectural simplicity with warmth, privacy, and functionality. Designed and constructed as a complete landscape design-build installation, the project reflects a careful integration of luxury landscape architecture, outdoor living, and estate-scale planning.

From the earliest stages of design, the primary objective was clear: maintain expansive open view corridors across the property while simultaneously creating intimate outdoor experiences throughout the landscape. The homeowners desired a contemporary environment that would feel spacious and connected to the architecture while offering comfortable destinations for relaxation, entertaining, and everyday living.

Original Landscape Concepts developed a comprehensive master plan that treated the landscape as an extension of the home's modern architectural language. Strong horizontal lines, carefully organized planting compositions, and restrained material selections reinforce the clean geometry of the residence while softening transitions between built and natural elements.

A defining feature of the project was the preservation and integration of the property's mature tree canopy. Rather than competing with these established landscape assets, the design embraces them as primary organizing elements. The mature trees provide scale, shade, seasonal beauty, and a sense of permanence that anchors the contemporary architecture within the Preston Hollow setting.

The rear landscape opens into an expansive estate lawn that serves as both visual foreground and recreational space. This generous open area preserves important sightlines throughout the property while creating flexibility for family gatherings, entertaining, and everyday enjoyment. The simplicity of the lawn allows the architecture and mature trees to remain dominant visual features while contributing to the overall sense of openness.

A custom negative-edge swimming pool forms the centerpiece of the outdoor living environment. Positioned to complement the home's architecture and surrounding views, the pool introduces movement, reflection, and visual drama without overwhelming the landscape. Clean geometric forms reinforce the contemporary design language while creating a luxurious destination for relaxation and recreation.

Adjacent outdoor living spaces blur the distinction between interior and exterior environments. Covered terraces, expansive entertainment patios, and thoughtfully furnished gathering areas extend the usable living space of the home while creating comfortable destinations for family and guests throughout the year.

The planting design was intentionally restrained yet highly curated. Layered evergreen screening, architectural shrubs, ornamental trees, and seasonal accents provide texture and visual interest while maintaining the project's emphasis on openness and clarity. Every planting decision was made to support the architecture, frame views, and create subtle moments of discovery throughout the landscape.

Landscape lighting further enhances the experience of the property after sunset. Carefully positioned lighting highlights specimen trees, architectural elements, circulation routes, and outdoor gathering spaces while preserving the sophisticated character of the estate. During evening hours, the landscape transforms into a warm and inviting environment where architecture, light, water, and nature interact smoothly.

The result is a luxury Preston Hollow estate that successfully balances openness and intimacy, architecture and landscape, sophistication and comfort. Through thoughtful planning, precision construction, and attention to every detail, Original Landscape Concepts created a timeless outdoor environment that reflects both the contemporary character of the home and the unique qualities of one of Dallas' most prestigious neighborhoods.