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 beautiful colors in the sky at sunrise and and sunset. …
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 …
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 …
Mid-Century Garden Located on a residential hillside, the Mid-Century Garden overlooks the bay. The landscape design is a beautiful composition of refined materials and planting that complements the mid-century architecture and is sensitive to the ecological, functional, and aesthetic needs of the client. The front hillside planting was overhauled with native sages, grasses, and creeping …
In the Redwoods Located in a tranquil, forested canyon of Mill Valley, the project site is a steep hillside with over 100 feet of grade change. Located in a tranquil, forested canyon of Mill Valley, the project site is a steep hillside with over 100 feet of grade change. Working with the site’s vertical terrain, …
City Dream Home This stately Pacific Heights residence underwent a major remodel including a new garden to maximize outdoor living. A lap pool, outdoor shower, fireplaces, covered patio spaces, and outdoor kitchen are part of the garden. Grading constraints encouraged creative design—the new infinity edge lap pool and deck sit above the rest of the …
On the Edge of the Continent On a windswept grassy ridge high above the Pacific Ocean sits a pyramid with awe inspiring views of the hills rolling down to the sea. Although breathtaking, the site posed the challenge of designing usable spaces and effective circulation on a steep hillside while still maintaining the natural character. …
Secret Garden High above the streets of San Francisco sits a secret garden. Robust concrete walls and wooden gates shield it from the outside world. A stone staircase curves through the hillside garden of mature trees and cascading vines. At the top of the stair, an expansive garden opens up, offering breathtaking views of the …
