Shades of Green Landscape Architecture
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 […]
Serene and Green The client for this project is a designer himself, so though it was a small garden, every detail was meticulously designed. Rounded edges were kept consistent throughout the interior and exterior of the home. You can see here how the railing down to the interior of the planting bed are both rounded.
New Life to Old Farm Formerly a sheep farm with meadows, oaks and redwoods, The Farm strives to preserve and restore the small-scale agricultural landscape, quintessential to Northern California’s heritage. The owner-designers revitalized this run-down farmstead into a creative playground for design, architecture, gardening, art, entertainment and nature. Walking through the site, we start from
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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. A dual-sided fireplace provides a window to the shower behind. Formal trees screen the covered patio next to
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. Working with the site’s vertical terrain, the primary design intent was to create a series of usable outdoor spaces for an active family that enhance and integrate the natural
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.
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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 stairs, an expansive garden opens up, offering breathtaking views of the
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
Contemporary Living This contemporary garden for a LEED Platinum residence melds sophisticated design, luxury, and advanced technology. An upper rooftop deck with an outdoor fireplace and barbecue establishes a sophisticated outdoor room for entertaining against a backdrop of the cityscape and Golden Gate Bridge. Pavers and a no-mow lawn create a multi-use area in the
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On the Beach For the garden of this modern home, we sought inspiration from the nearby coastline. Layered drifts of golden and blue grasses create dynamic movement and textures; invoking the feeling of coastal dunes. The calm-hued plantings step up as they approach the home, softly nestling the residence into the landscape. Raw concrete and