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Picking up on the natural beauty of the surroundings, Ralston had his landscaper add "softscaping" in the form of a gently cascading waterfall behind the kitchen space. The whole multilevel area has been set off with furniture designed by a local artist and constructed of teak from Thailand.

"One of a kind" is a valid description of the entire project. The property was a big hit on a local garden tour, and the Magids have hosted their first outdoor Thanksgiving feast in their new backyard.

"Tom is a real artiste," says Alves, voicing the ultimate compliment to any decorative concrete designer.