ORCHARD OASIS
Indoor Pool House — Interior Design + SKP Model + Renderings by Anika
Project Orchard Oasis is an 18,000 sqft luxury private residence located on the outskirts of Waterloo, Ontario. Built on an orchard with over 10,000 plum trees, this new-build home draws inspiration from its lush surroundings, seamlessly bridging the outdoors with the indoors. Designed as a forever home, Orchard Oasis serves as a private sanctuary intended to nurture and raise a growing family of four.
Key features of Orchard Oasis project include a 20-foot tall entrance with a custom sculptural installation created in partnership with local artist Anthony Valin. This piece integrates plum and maple leaves, echoing the natural elements found across the property. The entire home is painted with chemical-free, lime-based paint to ensure a toxin-free environment for the family with young kids. Additionally, the project features an indoor pool house with an integrated tree feature, enhancing the connection to nature. Architectural elements throughout the project include gentle curves and arches, alongside bold uses of stone and travertine. Other collaborations with artists include a custom forest-themed wallpaper designed by a European artist, and a striking horse painting, commissioned from a Canadian artist, with reins that dramatically extend onto the wall.
SITE PROGRESS, 2024
INSPIRATION
Ethereal ambiance of Amangiri Resorts
Natural Elements of the Property
Contemporary Lines Paired with Vintage Accents
Main Level — Left Wing, CAD Drawing
MATERIALITY
exterior stone continued on interior
Unlacquered brass fixtures and accents that patina with time
Lime based applications on walls eliminating all toxins and creating a healthy interior for young children
Custom forest landscape mural that instantly establishes the mood of the home.
Textured wall applications that create a sensory element to connect back to the outside landscape
Wood flooring throughout that offers a warm, spa-like ambiance and is comfortable for walking barefoot.
use of bold marble to showcase the beauty of the natural earth
Natural stone featuring raw textures that symbolize the earth’s unrefined elegance
Main Level — Right Wing, CAD Drawing
MATERIALITY
Custom wallpaper inlay on closet doors to give the illusion of a continuing landscape
Incorporate elements that mimic water to introduce a playful twist on familiar textures.
White oak finishes instilling a tranquil and calming atmosphere.
Fabrics with natural fibers used throughout
Layered stones with various textures evoke the wabi-sabi spirit of the natural world
Main Level — Indoor Pool House, CAD Drawing
MATERIALITY
Incorporating river stones collected from the property into the built-in tree feature.
Sunbrella upholstery fabric that is unfazed by nature, for lasting strength, and cleanability built-in.
White oak finishes instilling a tranquil and calming atmosphere.
MURO — waterproof, lime based product with marble powders of various sizes, and natural minerals.
Stone patterns in unexpectedly soft textures that produce a calming effect.
CUSTOM SCULPTURAL INSTALLATION — IN PROGRESS
Inspiration
Digital Drawing of Shape
Rendering
Mock-up
Sample Resin Leaf
Final Design Ready for Installation
Hand Sketch
STATEMENT POWDER ROOM
STATEMENT WALK-IN CLOSET