Business Details
Custom Pool and Landscape Design Experts in Tucson, AZ
Arzate Design Group is where creativity, efficiency, and engineering converge to create exceptional outdoor living spaces tailored to Arizona's unique desert environment. Our approach prioritizes custom designs that harmonize with both the natural landscape and client preferences, ensuring each project reflects individuality while maintaining long-term cost-effectiveness. With over 40 years of combined experience, our team specializes in reducing residual costs associated with pool ownership through strategic material selection, watershed management, and sun exposure analysis. We collaborate closely with clients from concept to completion, offering smartphone-controlled pool features and educational resources like our 'Get to Know Your Pool' courses.Our commitment to sustainability is evident in designs that embrace desert ecology, utilizing native specimens and water-efficient solutions. Carlos Arzate, a Tucson native with 13 years of expertise, leads our team in delivering top-tier designs that balance upfront affordability with enduring quality. Client testimonials highlight our ability to transform backyards into Greek Villa-inspired oases, with one customer noting our work surpasses all other Tucson pool installations. We maintain transparency throughout the construction process, providing step-by-step guidance to ensure client expectations are consistently exceeded.
Services
Custom Pools
Spa Design
Landscaping
Water Features
Rock Waterfalls
Pool Surfaces
Highlights and features
- Over 40 years of combined experience in desert-specific pool design
- Custom-tailored designs with no recycled templates
- Sustainable solutions that reduce long-term pool maintenance costs
- Smartphone-controlled pool features and alert systems
- Award-winning designs recognized by Tucson homeowners
Associations and certifications
- ROC# 307448 KA-5
What people say
Beautiful pool design
Great to work with
Best design options
Professional build process
Desert-integrated aesthetics
Services
Custom Pools
We create bespoke swimming pools tailored to desert environments. Our designs integrate with natural landscapes while incorporating modern technology for energy efficiency. Each project includes personalized consultations, 3D renderings, and construction oversight to ensure client vision becomes reality. Our expertise reduces long-term maintenance costs through strategic material selection and water conservation techniques.
Natural Rock Waterfalls
Custom rock waterfalls blend Sonoran Desert aesthetics with functional water features. Our artisans craft multi-tiered cascades or subtle stream accents using locally sourced materials. Each installation considers sound dynamics, water conservation, and structural integrity. We offer repair services and can integrate grottos, slides, or rock gardens into pool designs for unique outdoor experiences.
Pool Water Features
Enhance your pool with decorative water features that add visual appeal and soothing sounds. Options include deck jets, scuppers, spillways, and fire pots. Our designs balance aesthetics with practicality, offering affordable upgrades that increase property value. We ensure proper water circulation and energy efficiency in all installations.
Pool Surfaces
We offer durable, aesthetically pleasing pool surface options. Choose from pebble finishes, glass bead accents, or premium quartz blends that resist chemical wear. Our selections provide slip-resistant textures while maintaining vibrant colors. Each finish lasts 2-10 times longer than traditional plaster, reducing long-term maintenance needs.
Desert Landscaping
Our landscaping services create cohesive outdoor living spaces around your pool. We design fire pits, outdoor kitchens, and lighting systems that complement desert environments. Artificial lawns and native plant selections reduce water usage while maintaining beauty. All elements integrate seamlessly with pool features for unified backyard transformations.
People
Carlos Arzate
Owner/Designer
Tucson native with 13 years of pool design expertise specializing in desert-integrated solutions. Combines artistic vision with engineering principles to create sustainable, low-maintenance outdoor spaces that maximize client enjoyment while minimizing environmental impact.
Questions
What pool and landscape services do you specialize in?
We specialize in custom pool and spa design, natural rock waterfalls, desert-integrated landscaping, pool surface finishes, and smart technology integration for outdoor living spaces.
How do you incorporate sustainability into pool designs?
Our designs utilize watershed management strategies, native desert plants, and energy-efficient materials to create sustainable pools that harmonize with Tucson's climate while reducing maintenance costs.
Do you offer financing options for pool projects?
Yes, we provide financing options to help make your dream outdoor living space more accessible while maintaining design quality and construction standards.
What makes your pool designs unique?
We create one-of-a-kind designs tailored to each client's preferences and property characteristics, avoiding template-based approaches in favor of custom solutions that reflect personal style.
How long does a typical pool project take?
Project timelines vary based on complexity but typically range from 3-6 months, with regular client communication throughout the design, permitting, and construction phases.
