A curve that follows the pool
The BBQ island mirrors the kidney-shaped pool. Earth-toned stacked stone relates the island and shower to the stonework at the pool house and jacuzzi.
The Contoured
Encino Estate.
Curved BBQ Island & Tropical Hardwood Pool Shower
An existing kidney-shaped pool sets the geometry for this Encino backyard. A custom curved BBQ island follows its form, while a tropical hardwood pool shower and warm stonework bring continuity to the surrounding architecture.
Design idea Contemporary engineering meets classic masonry elements.
Stone, timber, and the poolside curve.
Explore the finished outdoor kitchen and shower, the construction process, and drawings for the custom forms. Select an image to open the full gallery.
Mature palms and trees frame the poolside garden and its connected outdoor spaces.
A custom island follows the pool’s organic line, bringing the outdoor kitchen into the existing garden.
Stacked-stone veneer connects the BBQ island to the surrounding pool-house masonry.
The stone, wood, and counter edges meet around the island’s curved form.
Stacked subway tile and polished hardwood shelves bring crafted detail to the shower interior.
Ipe and Red Balau boards add warmth to the poolside shower structure.
The matte-black gate hardware completes the poolside shower enclosure.
Hardwood slats and earth-toned masonry carry the project palette across the shower and pool house.
Masonry work ties the BBQ area and pool-house entrance together.
The stainless-steel grill is fitted into the curved island during construction.
The shower frame takes shape beside the established poolside trees.
The poolside structures are shaped around the existing home and landscape.
An overview of the BBQ island and shower during the build.
Blockwork establishes the curved footprint of the outdoor kitchen.
Masonry courses form the base beneath the future stone finish.
The island’s countertop and built-in grill are checked during installation.
The first blocks establish the island’s curved outline.
The hardwood and stone elements are assembled at the shower enclosure.
The island follows a curve that echoes the kidney-shaped pool.
The gate frame is prepared for the finished poolside enclosure.
Plan and perspective views show the custom island’s curved footprint and material intent.
The elevation records the front profile and masonry finish of the island.
Color studies show the shower enclosure from multiple views.
Plan and elevation drawings describe the shower enclosure and its built-in details.
The plan view shows how the island’s arc relates to the poolside setting.
A connected poolside composition.
The design brings a custom outdoor kitchen and shower into one material story, using the pool’s organic outline and the home’s masonry as its cues.
Hardwood, stone, and concrete
Red Balau and Ipe slats warm the shower structure. Concrete curb bases and polished concrete counters meet a matte-black gate and classic masonry finishes.
Crafted shower details
Inside, stacked subway tile, an oversized brass gooseneck shower, vintage-style valve hardware, glossy hardwood shelves, and a pendant light finish the enclosure.