Shades of Green Landscape Architecture
St. Ignatius College Preparatory This project is a design of the new Northen campus for one of the oldest schools in San Francisco. The landscape scope includes a new front streetscape, including the new main entry to the school, a large multi-functional plaza with an integrated bioretention area and a meditative chapel garden on the […]
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Wellness Sanctuary SF Mature, fieldgrown olives create a canopy in the front of this Pacific Heights home. The front yard is gated and private with a stepped entrance to the front door. The trees create continuity by echoing the mature olive at the street. The backyard is organized into two levels – the upper level
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Summer Living Summer invites us outdoors—to gather, play, relax, and truly savor our gardens. Picture your family and furry friends lounging by the pool, while the grill sizzles in the outdoor kitchen. Children and adults alike enjoy garden games and playful amenities. A trellis brings both structure and shade, creating an elegant setting for open-air
Modern Minimalism This sleek, modern home was designed with a large family in mind. The landscape follows a minimalist approach, complementing the architecture while leaving generous open space for children to run and play freely. Low-growing, drought-tolerant plantings introduce a soft, organic texture to the clean lines of the design. A muted palette harmonizes with
Art Walk As you descend into this home, you are taken on a path filled with art. Mature oaks and Japanese maple trees create a sense of protection overhead. Retaining walls and stairs helped create usable spaces throughout this steep and narrow lot. The goal was to create a more generous entrance with new stairs, lighting
Hawkins Building Treasure Island Strong emphasis on the comfort and functionality of the spaces was placed to create multiple types of use. Work was done in close collaboration with interdisciplinary design teams to identify opportunities and constraints, to problem solve and develop sustainable, creative, innovative and attractive design strategies and solutions. Shades of Green’s work
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Palm Cove This mid-century modern home on Oahu enjoys a large lot to play with. We designed a landscape that celebrates the existing palms with a circular patterns that evoke a cove-like effect. The abundant palms, ferns, cycads, and vines line the perimeter and accent the open landscape. The vibrant greens with a variety of
Wine Country Getaway Surrounded by vineyards, this property features a renovated farmhouse and a thoughtfully designed landscape for a wine country getaway. A new cedar fence with galvanized posts complements the existing gate and palms, leading to a gravel courtyard framed by low concrete walls and informal plantings. The landscape combines modern design with agricultural
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Total Transformations Before… What was once an overgrown jungle with dated amenities, we transformed into a family-friendly landscape with simplified and drought-tolerant plantings. & After VIEW FAMILY FRIENDLY REDESIGN Before… On this corner lot, we designed tall, concrete planters to create privacy and extend the usability of the property. The new planters extend the living room
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The Benefits of Curb Appeal Investing in landscaping to enhance curb appeal not only elevates the visual charm of a home but also offers practical and economic advantages. These include increased property value, enhanced neighborhood appeal, positive first impressions for potential buyers or guests, and personal joy upon returning home. The journey to a home
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