Shades of Green Landscape Architecture
St. Ignatius College Preparatory This project is to design a new Northen campus for one of the oldest schools in San Francisco. Due to its close vicinity to the coast, the site is always foggy and windy. The careful selection of plants to enhance the site is required.The school wants to ultimately build three new […]
Unique Features Incorporating even a single standout element can transform your entire landscape. In this design, a pentagonal hot tub, along with varied retaining wall and paver dimensions, adds a whimsical, unexpected twist. Living walls can act as an art piece. Garden sculptures can also create much visual intrique. Architectural features—like trellises or sheds—can be
Sanctuary SF At the entrance of this Pacific Heights home, a row of newly planted olive trees creates a soft, dappled tunnel of light leading to the front door. These trees echo the mature olive at the street, creating continuity while enhancing privacy for both the home’s interior and exterior. Lush green plantings envelop the
Art Walk As you descend into this small and steep lot, you are taken on a path filled with art. The home received a thoughtful redesign with a new entrance, mailbox, and front stairs, setting the tone for a curated experience. Collaborating closely with the homeowners, we integrated their favorite art pieces directly into the
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
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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Eco-Wellness Living This home is a testament to biophilic design and health-conscious living. As you enter the property, laurel trees create a private walkway and enclave. The walls of the front living room open to create a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. On a clear day, the rooftop terrace offers sweeping views of the bay. Here
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