CURATED PORTFOLIO & ARCHITECTURAL CASE STUDIES

Enduring resort waterscapes engineered for modern estates.

Explore our portfolio of negative-edge infinity basins, bioclimatic cabanas, sunken fire lounges, and imported stone terraces across the Southwest.

COMMISSION ARCHIVE

Signature private estate transformations.

Every commission represents a unique collaboration between our structural engineers, landscape architects, and the estate owner.

The Solana Cantilevered Infinity Sanctuary

Engineered into a 14-degree granite slope featuring a 52-foot three-sided negative edge, sunken travertine fire lounge, and cantilevered steel pergola.

Scope: 52-ft Infinity Pool, Spa, Cabana & Terraces ($340K Scope)

Villa Cortona Perimeter-Overflow Lap Pool

360-degree mirror-still slot overflow lap pool framed by honed Texas Lueders limestone coping and an enclosed 600 sq. ft. culinary pavilion.

Scope: 44-ft Knife-Edge Lap Pool & Flush Spa ($265K Scope)

The Monarch Glass-Wall Plunge & Wellness Suite

Designed for an urban architectural compound featuring a 3-inch cast acrylic viewing wall, cedar sauna cabana, and dedicated 39°F cold plunge.

Scope: Acrylic Wall Plunge, Cold Plunge & Sauna ($290K Scope)

Arroyo Grande Resort Lagoon & Guest Pavilion

A 60-foot resort-scale aquatic centerpiece complete with a sunken swim-up bar, water sheer wall, and a climate-controlled poolside pavilion.

Scope: 60-ft Custom Pool, Swim-Up Bar & Pavilion ($380K Scope)

Bayfront Wellness Plunge & Teak Terrace

Pile-supported coastal gunite pool with dual-temperature cold plunge, integrated spillover spa, and salt-resistant marine teak decking.

Scope: Pile-Supported Pool, Spa & Teak Deck ($315K Scope)

Camelback Minimalist Knife-Edge Oasis

Full-perimeter Lautner knife-edge vessel with floating architectural concrete stepping pads, obsidian pebble finish, and automated fire bowls.

Scope: Perimeter Overflow Pool, Fire Bowls & Outdoor ($350K Scope)

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Custom Pools Built

Delivered across private estates.

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Structural Warranty

Monolithic steel-reinforced shells.

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Energy Reduction

Variable-speed smart hydraulics.

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Milestone Adherence

Guaranteed phase timelines.

HOW WE WORK

Simple, transparent process with zero guesswork.

4-STAGE MILESTONE ROADMAP

Disciplined Execution

Every phase is documented via weekly drone orthomosaics in your secure client portal.

STAGE 01–04 ACCOUNTABILITY

Dedicated On-Site Superintendent

From morning rebar inspections and laser elevation checks to final water chemistry balancing and iOS app pairing.

VERIFIED HOMEOWNER & BUILDER REVIEWS

What our clients are saying

Read verified reviews from estate homeowners, custom home builders, and landscape architects.

PARADISE VALLEY, AZ

“Riviera engineered a cantilevered infinity pool across a 14-foot granite drop that three other builders said was impossible. Every milestone hit the exact week promised.”

Elena Vance
Edge Pool & Cabana

CUSTOM BUILDER PARTNER

“As an estate home builder, coordinating pool plumbing with house foundations is usually a bottleneck. Riviera’s CAD documentation and schedule adherence are unmatched.”

Harrison Sterling, AIA
Principal, Sterling Custom Estates

WESTLAKE HILLS, TX

“Their 3D night-lighting and drainage study solved elevation issues nobody else caught. Two years after handover, our Pentair smart automation runs effortlessly.”

Sophia Mercer
Perimeter-Overflow Lap Pool

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

“From our sunken swim-up bar to the motorized louvered pavilion and outdoor kitchen, Riviera handled every permit, gas line, and electrical run in-house.”

Devon Laurent
60-ft Resort Lagoon

BRENTWOOD, CA

“The 3-inch cast acrylic viewing panel and board-formed concrete spa look like a piece of modern sculpture. The stonework crew mitered every travertine corner by hand.”

Claire Brooks
Acrylic-Wall Plunge

NAPLES, FL

“Zero surprise change orders from day one. We received weekly drone updates while out of state and returned to a crystal-clear mineral pool ready for our first swim.”

Arthur Pendelton
Coastal Pile Pool

Riviera has designed and built luxury gunite pools, perimeter-overflow spas, and turnkey outdoor living environments for over 25 years, completing more than 340 private estate commissions.

Never. Unlike brokers who outsource every phase, Riviera employs full-time structural engineers, ACI-certified shotcrete crews, and master stone masons under one roof for complete quality control.

Most turnkey commissions—including 3D CAD engineering, municipal permitting, excavation, 4,500 PSI shotcrete, and imported travertine decking—are completed within 12 to 16 weeks from permit issuance.

Yes. Over 60% of our commissions are executed in partnership with custom home builders and AIA architects prior to certificate of occupancy, ensuring seamless foundation, utility, and elevation alignment.

Every #4 Grade-60 steel-reinforced 4,500 PSI shotcrete shell we construct is guaranteed against structural cracking or water loss for 25 years, and transfers automatically if you sell your estate.

Click 'Book On-Site Evaluation' or call our Scottsdale design showroom to arrange a private property walk with our principal pool architect, including laser topography mapping and a preliminary budget breakdown.

THE FAQS

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about our in-house engineering team, municipal permitting process, and 25-year structural warranty.

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Schedule a private on-site architectural evaluation. We will assess your property’s grading, sightlines, and solar exposure to craft a custom 3D concept.