Shades of Green Landscape Architecture
MENLO PARK GARDEN OF CONTRAST This project is full of contrast: The hardscape provides a linear and minimalist backdrop while the garden is textural, abundant and colorful. The clients requested a view of nature from their bedroom. Maximizing the small space, we delivered a living wall, which acts as a massive piece of art. Offset …
COASTAL GETAWAY This home on the coast needed a landscape that could tolerate harsh winds and little rain. As such, we selected a plant palette of native plants, including succulents and grasses. The plantings were also selected for their subdued color scheme, which match the pastel colors in the sky at sunrise and sunset. We …
JAPANDI YARD Japandi is the design style that combines Japanese with Scandinavian aesthetics. It is characterized by being minimalist, yet warm, using natural elements and a muted palette. This mid-century modern home was given a new aesthetic with a shou-sugi-ban exterior. This is a Japanese millwork that involves burning the wood planks and polishing them …
DJ Sangh Temple This project proposes a new religious space for the Digambar Jain Sangh of Northern California, consisting of a temple and a meditation/community center building on a 68-acre site. The project places a strong emphasis on nature and the landscape. A meditation garden with circular seating is sheltered by an idyllic fruit orchard. …
The Logan Apartment Logan Apartments is a new 204 unit, 6 story Residential/ Mixed use building with an extensive urban farm on the roof top, a dramatic green walled entry feature and redwood lined park on the North that connects adjacent Frog Park and the project’s own retail corridor. The project opened in early 2021. …
Entry-Level and Intermediate/Advanced level Landscape designer/architects About the Roles We are looking for a creative and highly motivated individual who is ready to lead ourlandscape design firm to the next level.The ideal candidate is a passionate, nimble, self-motivated, and creative individual with astrong sense of design and excellent communication skills. Proficiency in AutoCAD, AdobeSuite and …
Office / Marketing Staff About the Role We are looking for a creative and motivated individual who is ready to take on marketing efforts, light administrative work at our landscape design studio. The tasks include making promotional materials and managing the company website and social media, as well as supporting our principal and design staff …
Hamlin School The Hamlin School is a highly regarded K-8 private girl’s school located in San Francisco. Shades of Green in collaboration with MCA designed a rooftop terrace that will serve as a flexible outdoor learning environment for young students of all ages and capabilities, to engage with nature, peers, and educators in both learning …
No Fuss Landscape An edgy, modern house on a hilly site needed usable outdoor spaces and a matching landscape. As avid swimmers, the clients had a lap pool at the top of their wish list. We placed the pool along the contour lines of the hillside, on a slight angle to the house. A deck was …
