Shades of Green Landscape Architecture

Landscapes

Waters Edge

Waters Edge An existing house underwent a complete remodel, and so did the garden. Existing mature trees were kept in the front and side yard, screening the house from the street. A beautiful existing fig tree welcomes you as you enter the home. A new, low wood fence was added along the street, and large …

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Jewel Box Garden

Jewel Box Garden Through thoughtful design, this overgrown hillside was transformed into a lovely and opulent “jewel box” garden. To improve the connection between the outdoor space and house, the lower yard was raised and the entire space was divided into an upper terrace and lower garden.  Colorful plants, playful paving, custom fire and water …

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City Garden

City Garden A Stone patio with sleek metal edging steps out and down into the leafy shade of this San Francisco garden, blending indoor and outdoor living. Concrete stairs and pavers set amid the verdant lawn lead to a seating area around a fire place.  The house’s rooftop terrace floats above the city on wooden pavers. …

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In the Vineyard

In the Vineyard The extensive remodel of a Napa Valley estate allowed us to create a beautiful farm garden that retains its identity as part of the productive Napa Valley landscape. The existing swimming pool and massive palms at its corners were integrated into the design and became an organizing feature of the design.  The …

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Hilltop Hideaway

Hilltop Hideaway Located on a hilltop surrounded by oak savannah, this estate’s entire landscape was re-envisioned. The new owners sought to create a home for their family by remodeling the two existing houses and adding a pool area in addition to redesigning the gardens and entrance area. A new pool, spa, and bocce court create …

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Cozy Urban Oasis

Cozy Urban Oasis This overgrown city lot was transformed into an oasis of lush planting that encloses a cozy patio.  In the rear yard, a pergola extends over a concrete couch and fire pit creating an ideal space for relaxing. Project Information: Photography: @ShadesofGreenLocation: San Francisco, CA

Sierra Towers

Sierra Towers The two office towers share an entrance plaza that was in need of updating. The plaza presented several challenges: it is shaded by the towers for most of the day and the two towers create a wind tunnel through the plaza. The area is on bay fill and the soil is unstable and …

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Eichler Living

Eichler Living A young family had just bought their Eichler and had limited funds, but they really wanted a garden. What they lacked for funding, they made up for in guts and energy. We designed the garden for them, and over the next couple of years they built it themselves  They laid pavers, poured concrete …

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