The POOL ARTIST | Brian T. Stratton | Landscape Architect

Brian did an incredible job on our dream pool. Ive lost count of the number of times weve been asked Who designed your back yard? He is not only a landscape architect, hes an artist. Brian was fun and easy to work with. He managed our project from end to end, quickly resolving issues as they cropped up. He did our pool and landscape design with the utmost attention to detail - taking into account the sunlight, shadows, color and shape preferences, and more - consulted with our building architect, recommended materials, connected us with a landscaper, and did the lighting. Is he the cheapest? No. Is he the best? Yes! What was once an empty plot of grass is now our summer oasis.
Mar 20th, 2022

Several years ago I purchased a home with a steep sloping back yard. I had wanted to build a pool but, despite the fact that I am an Architect, the difficulties of working out the ideal configuration, grading and overall landscape design stoped me in my tracks. I sat for two years endlessly sketching decks, stairways to decks, possible patios, in-ground configurations and numerous convoluted Rube Goldbergs that, collectively, resulted in my total inaction. Enter The Pool Artist. Brian was able to take my sketches, thoughts and desired result and both lead me to a solution and engineer the final product to perfection. He is enjoyable, bright, accomodating to a fault, responsive and, above all, an excellent designer who can present his ideas forcefully, but is never too aloof to accept alternative suggestions. Building a pool in todays world of universal non performance is rather like dragging an Elephant up Mt. Everest.with your teeth. Believe me, if you think that pool is going to happen in a couple of months, you had best lay in a healthy supply of xanax. Brian was there all the way whenever I needed him, both pushing the Elephant and up front dragging along with me. The product is truly stunning and the result is worth every moment of the pain of construction. I cannot recommend The Pool Artist highly enough. Brian truly deserves that title.
Oct 28th, 2021

Brian was a pleasure to speak with & was professional but easy to speak to. Has a lot to offer & his projects showcase his talents.
May 15th, 2021

There is not enough space in this review to say all the good things about working with Brian. He is a terrific person and a great professional. Pools are his passion and it shows. From start to finish his creativity, knowledge and customer service was superb. He started the process in a very organized way to get to know us, our ideas and goals. He listened, but was not afraid to suggest ideas or give his opinion. He knows the pool project inside and out and has a great referral network of suppliers and contractors. We could not be happier with the process and result and could never have done it with out him.
Sep 19th, 2020

We partnered with Brian on a large backyard project that involved a covered patio including hot tub and a large fireplace, an outdoor kitchen, a pool house, a complete revamp of our existing pool and deck using bluestone as well as a beautiful landscape design including high-quality outdoor lighting and audio. Brian continued to impress us with his creative ideas and impeccable design, fully incorporating our wish list and completely exceeding our expectations. He was responsive and flexible and went out of his way to provide great service before, during and after the project. Because of Brian's art and skillset, we now have a versatile, classy and functional backyard oasis where we can have fun pool parties, or chill with some jazz music in our lounge chairs, have family and friends over for dinners, or have intimate get-togethers in front of the fireplace when it gets colder outside. We call it our home resort, and we love it. Thank you Brian, you rock!
Jul 15th, 2020