Beyond the Pool: When Outdoor Living Becomes Architectural Mastery
Transforming a Backyard Into a Year-Round Luxury Pavilion
What began as a custom gunite pool installation in Woodmere, NY evolved into something far more ambitious: a stunning architectural pavilion that redefines the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living. This project exemplifies All Island Group’s capability to move seamlessly from pool construction into large-scale structural engineering and luxury home additions.
Engineering Excellence Meets Design Innovation
The centerpiece of this expansion is a soaring 3-season pavilion anchored by precision-engineered steel beams and crowned with expansive arched skylights. The structural framework creates a cathedral-like space that floods the interior with natural light while providing shelter from the elements. This isn’t simply an addition—it’s an architectural statement that required extensive engineering, permitting, and construction expertise.
The pavilion features 21-foot bi-folding glass doors that disappear completely when opened, creating a seamless transition between the climate-controlled interior and the outdoor pool environment. When closed, the space transforms into a comfortable three-season room that extends the property’s usable living area for months beyond traditional outdoor seasons.
Craftsmanship in Every Detail
The flooring showcases large-format porcelain tiles that provide both durability and sophisticated aesthetics. These commercial-grade tiles resist moisture, temperature fluctuations, and heavy foot traffic while maintaining their pristine appearance. The installation required precise substrate preparation and expert installation techniques to achieve the flawless, monolithic appearance visible throughout the space.
A custom stone pizza oven serves as both a functional cooking appliance and an artistic focal point. This handcrafted masonry element demonstrates All Island’s expertise in traditional building techniques, requiring knowledge of proper chimney construction, fire brick installation, and thermal dynamics to ensure optimal performance and safety.
Structural Integration and Building Systems
The architectural drawings reveal the complexity behind this seemingly effortless design. The project required comprehensive foundation work, engineered structural framing, and integration of multiple building systems including electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. Each element was coordinated to work seamlessly within the pavilion’s open-concept design while meeting all local building codes and requirements.
The steel beam framework visible in the ceiling isn’t merely decorative—it’s a precisely calculated structural system designed to support the extensive glass roof system while maintaining the open, unobstructed interior space. This level of engineering typically reserved for commercial construction demonstrates All Island’s capability to handle residential projects of significant complexity.
Complete Design-Build Capability
This project illustrates All Island Group’s evolution from a pool company into a comprehensive outdoor living contractor capable of major residential construction. The same team that excavated and constructed the kidney-shaped pool returned to engineer and build this sophisticated pavilion addition, ensuring seamless integration between all project elements.
From initial concept through architectural design, engineering, permitting, and construction, All Island managed every aspect of this transformation. This design-build approach ensures consistent quality, streamlined communication, and coordinated project delivery that would be difficult to achieve when coordinating multiple separate contractors.
The All Island Advantage
When homeowners invest in an All Island pool project, they’re partnering with a company capable of transforming their entire outdoor environment. This Woodsburgh project demonstrates our ability to think beyond traditional pool installations and create comprehensive outdoor living solutions that rival the finest residential architecture.
Whether it’s a custom gunite pool, a sophisticated pavilion addition, outdoor kitchens, or complete home extensions, All Island Group brings the same level of engineering expertise, premium materials, and meticulous craftsmanship to every project. Our 40+ years of experience in outdoor construction, combined with our in-house team of licensed professionals, enables us to tackle projects that other contractors simply cannot handle.
Ready to explore how All Island Group can transform your outdoor living space? Contact us to discuss your vision and discover what’s possible when pool expertise meets architectural innovation.
