Harnessing Technology to Create Transformative Spaces

Here we see a Lautner or knife-edge pool under construction, captured from our drone which provides us the very best in real-time site data and allows us to continue planning and perfecting your project long after the design phase.

In the world of bespoke pool and landscape design, precision and personalization are paramount. No longer confined by traditional limitations, the landscape of today's bespoke spaces—a philosophical pillar of the OHPLC ethos—strategically leverages cutting-edge technologies throughout the design-build lifecycle to ensure that every deliverable is meticulously tailored to the unique characteristics of the site and aligned with our client's vision. Through our commitment to innovation and the pursuit of mastery, these advancements have delivered marked results, increasing the efficiency of technical workflows and allowing our designers and craftsmen alike to spend more time on what matters most: your project.

Most clients are surprised to learn that their project actually begins a hundred feet or more above their home, with instruments that are as much a marvel of precision as they are technological ingenuity. Some of our most vital modern tools are UAV drones and advanced mapping software. By utilizing drones equipped with high-resolution cameras, our designers capture detailed aerial imagery and rich topographic data, creating comprehensive site maps. These maps provide precise elevation contours, a photographic record of existing conditions, and highlight environmental factors—both past and present—effectively serving as the foundational dataset from which each of our custom designs is framed.

Once the site data is captured, the next phase involves sophisticated 2D and 3D modeling and rendering software. Programs such as AutoCAD, Lumion, and Structure Studios' VIP3D allow our designers to craft hyper-realistic digital representations of the proposed space—whether on a macroscale property or down to the precise grouting details of porcelain pavers. Clients can virtually walk through their future outdoor spaces, exploring materials, spatial relationships, lighting effects, and landscaping options, enabling collaborative refinement of every detail before construction begins.

The care and consideration we put into our designs are further enhanced through the use of professional-grade video editing suites. Our designers employ these tools to produce captivating visual narratives, simultaneously cataloging both the design and the processes that bring it to life. These cinematic presentations vividly portray the lifestyle and ambiance of each personalized outdoor space, deepening the client's emotional connection to the project and aligning expectations with outcomes.

What may be most transformative is the emerging role of artificial intelligence in the construction space. We are continuously exploring AI's applications beyond production-driven and quantitative settings. AI-driven platforms now assist with tasks ranging from document preparation and construction strategy to material selection, structural optimization, irrigation planning, and city code adherence. These intelligent tools empower our team to push creative boundaries while ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and the safe, timely completion of the spaces our clients eagerly anticipate inhabiting.

Incorporating technology into bespoke poolscape and landscape design is not just about innovation—it’s about elevating each client's vision through precision and personalized care. Every project site, plan set, and client is as unique and bespoke as the spaces we create for them. The seamless integration of drone mapping, 3D modeling, cinematic storytelling, and AI-driven insights ensures each custom design is not merely unique but exquisitely attuned to the client's lifestyle and environment.

At OHPLC, embracing these technological advancements is central to our commitment to masterclass service and quality, transforming imaginative concepts into complex yet elegantly refined realities..

To learn more about how OHPLC uses technology to create timeless spaces, check out our work on IG @ohplc_designandbuild and YouTube at @ohplc.