by Rugo/ Raff Ltd. Architects
Chicago, IL, US 60654 · 108 photos
Harbor Springs Contemporary
http://www.rugoraff.com

Harbor Springs, Michigan

Photos by Charlie Mayer.

 
This photo has 2 questions
markmojdehi wrote:
Lovely garden. What kind of light is being used (wattage, type)? »
· Comment · 4 months ago
Daniela Pineda wrote:
Left side tree - What type of tree is the one on the left? »
· Comment · 11 months ago
What Houzz contributors are saying:
added by Bud Dietrich, AIA to Curb Appeal Begs Your Attention
LightingIn addition to being inviting and beautiful by day, the exterior of a home should be welcoming and attractive at night. And make sure that there's lighting in the needed places, as guests shouldn't have to strain to locate the house numbers at night or stumble around looking for the path to the front door.And extend the lighting to the edges of your property to create a place that could be a setting for A Midsummer Night's Dream.
It takes a lot of of light to highlight plants or a tree — plants seem to just soak up light. Uplights showcase plants beautifully at night. These are lights on the ground, either set on a spike or recessed into the ground.The lighting in this courtyard garden beautifully illuminates the main specimen trees and plants, casting interesting shadows on the pathway. The use of mainly clipped evergreens in the planting means that there are no white or light-colored flowers to reflect any light, natural or artificial. But the benefit of this is the wonderful play of light and dark on the trimmed shapes created by the clever lighting.
What Houzzers are commenting on:
added by nelehjr to Definetly it extior (7 hours ago)
Either way this is sooo my courtyard
added by nelehjr to Extior (7 hours ago)
This is what my courtyard looks like.
added by jdaigl8 to front yard (22 hours ago)
left side tree
added by avanderwal to Backyard (25 hours ago)
Lighting
added by cget to 33 Manderly (4 days ago)
Love doors and windows
added by jb54 to jb54's ideas (5 days ago)
lighting
added by dthornbo to dthornbo's landscapes (5 days ago)
Up lighting of trees
added by ariana98 to ariana98's ideas (6 days ago)
knarly tree and lighting
added by kuckhouseideas to Pine Bluff (8 days ago)
Pine
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Tree
added by greysongrant to greysongrant's ideas (2 weeks ago)
like the concrete with the pavers
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Love window/door
added by terikoklas to terikoklas's Ideas (3 weeks ago)
Hardscape
added by rgladson to rgladson's Ideas (3 weeks ago)
Landscape
added by Valerie Macon to valerie_macon's Ideas (3 weeks ago)
Nice lighting
added by meijohns to Landscape ideas (3 weeks ago)
tree / lighting
added by anaclau to anaclau's Ideas (3 weeks ago)
Landscaping
added by Becky Vandenbroek to Patio/Decks (3 weeks ago)
landscape
added by Nancy Johnston to nancy_johnston734's Ideas (3 weeks ago)
Nice for small path
added by James Nardini to james_nardini's Ideas (4 weeks ago)
The plants and setting
added by duncanina to duncanina's Ideas (4 weeks ago)
Paving
This is truly dramatic. Actually, having our long walkway branch off towards the old tree location could help to break up the monotony of the length. The tree in the corner is what I've mentioned several times that I'd like to do. Of course, it would have to be a short tree, maybe the cut-leaf japanese maple would be a perfect choice there.
added by melindasauer to Exterior Ideas (4 weeks ago)
Tree
added by Evelyn Inoue to Landscape Ideas for front yard (4 weeks ago)
Wow! Like the lighting, too.
added by clarencebouffard to clarencebouffard's Ideas (4 weeks ago)
Arbre rouge
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Garden
added by monica_rosingana_puccio to monica_rosingana_puccio's Ideas (5 weeks ago)
All
added by Joseph Hachey to joseph_hachey's ideas (5 weeks ago)
LIke the rocks set into the ground cover + japanese maple
added by chrisandkarla to chrisandkarla's ideas (5 weeks ago)
courtyard tree
added by mbdenison to mbdenison's Ideas (5 weeks ago)
serenity
added by dixietarheel to twins backyard retreat (5 weeks ago)
uplighting used on the trees.
added by Janet LeLeux to janet_leleux's Ideas (5 weeks ago)
Lighting
added by lemongirl to for landscaper (6 weeks ago)
Ambience
added by Oscar Cedano to Planters (6 weeks ago)
These plants embrace you with their design and closeness.
added by doctordiane to back yard (6 weeks ago)
Lighting
added by loisscheidt to backyard & courtyard ideas (6 weeks ago)
boulders, lighting
added by Jamie Hempel to jameshempel's ideas (7 weeks ago)
Tree, lighting
added by bstefan to bstefan's ideas (7 weeks ago)
LIGHTING TREES
added by ptabell to ptabell's Ideas (7 weeks ago)
Addition (north side windows)
added by suneelsahni to Exterior Ideas (8 weeks ago)
landscaping walkway
added by tinaguenther to tinaguenther's Ideas (8 weeks ago)
Like patio stamped concrete with varied sizes, simple but adds visual interest
added by ramonj83 to ramonj83's Ideas (8 weeks ago)
Nice walk back to the house from the woods.
added by jamesmckenzie to courtyard (8 weeks ago)
Like mixture of stamped and flat concrete with planter areas.
added by zuluboy1 to zuluboy1's ideas (8 weeks ago)
outdoor indoor
added by mikeb333 to mikeb333's Ideas (8 weeks ago)
Courtyard and entrance
added by lesliehmartin48 to lesliehmartin48's Ideas (8 weeks ago)
Entrance tiles
added by Chris Bessent to chris_bessent's ideas (8 weeks ago)
Curb Appeal
added by shechav27 to shechav27's Ideas (2 months ago)
The garden n pavement
added by jameskeith to Landscape Ideas (2 months ago)
lighting
added by sharcon to sharcon's Ideas (2 months ago)
Path
added by Mykel Tricia Switzer to landscape (2 months ago)
Love the entry way, clean line leading in
added by aburkom to new house (2 months ago)
great courtyard
added by brookep74 to Patio/Garden (2 months ago)
i like this.
added by menone to yard (2 months ago)
lighting
added by Altamirano to gabotero's ideas (2 months ago)
Acceso
added by timberchinn to timberchinn's Ideas (2 months ago)
Love night garden ideas
added by maschiaffino to maschiaffino's ideas (2 months ago)
Lights
added by amygdala to amygdala's Favorites (3 months ago)
Lighting colour
added by patentatty to patentatty's ideas (3 months ago)
Lightscaping: Uplighting on interesting trees
added by kitten0865 to kitten0865's Favorites (3 months ago)
Tree
added by newcomca to newcomca's Ideas (3 months ago)
Pool
added by notjen to notjen's ideas (3 months ago)
LOVE shades/lots of lush texture...looks neat and crisp.....maybe in front of house near Ava's room? Fun big tree in corner?
added by AnnaMarie DelCasale to annamarie_delcasale's ideas (3 months ago)
need to make certain we build in ground lighting
added by Phetsala Phommachith to garden (3 months ago)
jap
added by anterac73 to extension (3 months ago)
Éclairage ext
added by adeyk1 to adeyk1's Ideas (3 months ago)
Lighting
added by rralls to rralls's ideas (3 months ago)
Path way
added by Sian Sampey to Exterior (3 months ago)
Feature tree in front courtyard
added by carlah to sunroom 950 east avenue (3 months ago)
glass doors
added by Marcia to landscaping (3 months ago)
Night down lighting.
added by steff13 to new house (3 months ago)
center entry u shaped house
added by Veena Anand to veena_anand's Ideas (3 months ago)
Like the flooring
added by jehagen to landscape lighting (3 months ago)
Paths lighted, how? Up light trees
added by siddaiah to siddaiah's Ideas (3 months ago)
Front looking through to water
added by lisacandream to landscape (3 months ago)
The lights !!!!
added by jamiecroll to jamiecroll's ideas (3 months ago)
sour gum?
added by hermankc to hermankc's Ideas (3 months ago)
Shrubs
added by sapphire02 to sapphire02's ideas (3 months ago)
garden lighting
added by jwaldman5 to jwaldman5's ideas (3 months ago)
lighting with uplights
added by debmalvetti to Patio & deck ideas (3 months ago)
Evergreens
added by miguelhdz to miguelhdz's ideas (3 months ago)
Stunning landscape
added by amydugger to landscape lighting (3 months ago)
the lighting of the trees
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Ls007
added by duncado to duncado's ideas (4 months ago)
landscape lighting
added by juditfulop to juditfulop's ideas/gardens (4 months ago)
inner garden
added by verdiGris studio midwest to klvski's Ideas (4 months ago)
Lighting
added by tanelarrabee to tanelarrabee's ideas (4 months ago)
outdoor space simple NW look
added by cmlitrofsky to cmlitrofsky's Favorites (4 months ago)
walkway
added by mrperson to mrperson's ideas (4 months ago)
Awesome Lighting
added by alisonthecamel to alisonthecamel's Ideas (4 months ago)
Love the two trees
added by sspearman to Backyard Ideas (4 months ago)
like the lighting
added by lindridge to world99's ideas (4 months ago)
Tree styles and lighting
added by rjbright23 to exterior (4 months ago)
outdoor, exterior
added by kholcomb862 to kholcomb862's Ideas (4 months ago)
Gorgeous landscaping
added by japearson to japearson's landscaping (4 months ago)
pavers and tree/color
added by quentind28803 to Yard (4 months ago)
ground cover, lighted tree
added by Kay Emerson to kay_emerson's ideas (4 months ago)
calm beauty
added by casita7 to accessory structure (4 months ago)
the open feel of the structure
added by casita7 to casita7's ideas (4 months ago)
I like the glass openness of the structure
added by bliss1417 to outdoors (4 months ago)
great house
added by Ben Crothers to Landscaping (4 months ago)
Like the different sizes of tessellated tiles
added by Chris Robb to Landscape (4 months ago)
Backyard
added by rtc71 to rtc71's ideas (4 months ago)
house exterior
added by okita17 to okita17's ideas (4 months ago)
bright gardens
added by annetuite to annetuite's ideas (4 months ago)
lighting garden
added by raysprincessdi to raysprincessdi's ideas (4 months ago)
Dianemarierose@hotmail.com
added by cspaden to Landscape (4 months ago)
The center of the home.
added by palpak to palpak's ideas (4 months ago)
Backard
added by rhiachung to landscape (4 months ago)
lighting
added by trenassanders to front yard (4 months ago)
all shrubs but broken up with some striking trees & a couple of rocks - keeping the overall theme lush looking, which is normally difficult in that area due to the large gum tree sapping the life out of the grass. I like the lighting.
added by kimiko70 to Japanese gardens (4 months ago)
Front approach
added by joshua_vimal to exterior (4 months ago)
Tree lights
added by murraylg to murraylg's Ideas (4 months ago)
Love the trees between the walkways
added by tchidd to Landscaping (4 months ago)
Big tree on the left and the japanese maple
added by moniquevernae to backyard1 (4 months ago)
boulders
added by ribbons4 to ribbons4's ideas (5 months ago)
outdoor lighting
added by deejer28 to deejer28's ideas (5 months ago)
front yard look
added by MRP Custom drums to 051396's ideas (5 months ago)
uplighting
added by eldwickproject to eldwickproject's Ideas (5 months ago)
Garden
added by irvdesign to irvdesign's Ideas (5 months ago)
landscaping
added by avalon29 to avalon29's ideas (5 months ago)
good
added by afredericks680 to outdoor spaces (5 months ago)
landscaping
added by lisaq to garden (5 months ago)
The lighting makes this garden interesting and inviting!
added by kstrahan to kstrahan's ideas (5 months ago)
Outdoor lighting
added by zijan08 to zijan08's ideas (5 months ago)
Great landscaping.
added by evogcy to evogcy's Ideas (5 months ago)
Lighting
added by ambergul to ambergul's Ideas (5 months ago)
Door
added by Jenny Forrest to jenny_forrest's Ideas (5 months ago)
Windows
added by pbaird to pbaird's Ideas (5 months ago)
Trees and lighting
added by jacintamatt to jacintamatt's ideas (5 months ago)
Garden
added by Renai Roberts to Nai's Home Design Ideas (5 months ago)
Rear Garden
added by jcross10 to jcross10's ideas (5 months ago)
lighting
added by wescade to wescade's ideas (5 months ago)
maximum greenery
added by radhamansion to Outsides (5 months ago)
Night lighting of trees and features
added by bonegraft to bonegraft's ideas (5 months ago)
Tiles
added by wabbar to wabbar's Ideas (5 months ago)
Lighting and landscape Tiling and levels
added by swjaquez to Valor (Exterior) (5 months ago)
Lighting
added by samzhoubj to samzhoubj's Favorites (5 months ago)
added by armani3 to armani3's Ideas (5 months ago)
Red tree
added by kmlds to curb appeal (5 months ago)
lighting
added by philbreeden to garage courtyard garden (5 months ago)
night lit courtyard
added by eileenmcdonald to eileenmcdonald's ideas (5 months ago)
small brick and large pavers
added by suling to suling's Ideas (5 months ago)
Maple
added by laubil to laubil's ideas (5 months ago)
Rugo/ Raff Ltd. Architects Harbor Springs Contemporary
added by retty to retty's ideas (5 months ago)
Courtyard PAtio
added by cecileslabbert to cecileslabbert's Ideas (5 months ago)
Entrance
added by shereewade to Landscape (6 months ago)
lighting
added by judyaileen17 to judyaileen17's ideas (6 months ago)
neat garden
added by sharvey123 to sharvey123's ideas (6 months ago)
Garden Lighting
added by Igor Farafonow to igor_farafonow's ideas (6 months ago)
troszke duzy, ale fajny taras
added by Jordan Duggan to jordan_duggan's ideas (6 months ago)
Nice windows
added by Mahan Rykiel to Good Planting Design (6 months ago)
Nice Full Landscaping
added by newlew to newlew's ideas (6 months ago)
like the groundcover / shrubs
added by tinasparks to ove (6 months ago)
love the lighting
added by pedrosabe to pedrosabe's ideas (6 months ago)
jardim
added by Sam Shahrabi to my ideas (6 months ago)
garden
added by treetopsnanoose to treetopsnanoose's Ideas (6 months ago)
Courtyard
added by tlamliving to landscaping (6 months ago)
red tree
added by moavmini to moavmini's ideas (6 months ago)
courtyard
added by bwhirley to New Landscaping Ideas (6 months ago)
i like the red tree
added by egg001 to Entrances (6 months ago)
Lighting
added by jshimomura to jshimomura's Ideas (6 months ago)
Outdoor lighting
added by Brent Potter to mid mod exterior (6 months ago)
courtyard paving
added by freestylecats to future home (6 months ago)
Dining room idea
added by cotdelatorre to home ideas (6 months ago)
u shaped
added by doctordiane to exterior (6 months ago)
lighting
added by Mario Fischer to mario_fischer's ideas (6 months ago)
The lighting of the trees with out direct lighting
added by chfarley to chfarley's ideas (6 months ago)
outside
added by Jadorna Studio Projektowania Zieleni to inspiracje Jaworze (6 months ago)
właściwe oświetlenie
added by kskousen to landscaping (6 months ago)
courtyard feel is so nice
added by luanaherlihy to luanaherlihy's ideas (6 months ago)
lights lights lights
added by chhurst to last build (6 months ago)
uplighting
added by Rose Hochstetler to Landscaping (6 months ago)
It takes a lot of of light to highlight plants or a tree — plants seem to just soak up light. Uplights showcase plants beautifully at night. These are lights on the ground, either set on a spike or recessed into the ground. The lighting in this courtyard garden beautifully illuminates the main specimen trees and plants, casting interesting shadows on the pathway. The use of mainly clipped evergreens in the planting means that there are no white or light-colored flowers to reflect any light, natural or artificial. But the benefit of this is the wonderful play of light and dark on the trimmed shapes created by the clever lighting.
added by lkesorensen to Landscape (7 months ago)
No Lawn
added by juddbone to landscape options (7 months ago)
sidewalk pattern
added by amyemartin to amyemartin's ideas (7 months ago)
foyer in middle, living space to one side, bedrooms to the other
added by Marcela Valenzuela to marcela_valenzuela's ideas (7 months ago)
transparencia
added by Devin Schnelle to devin_schnelle's Ideas (7 months ago)
Landscape lighting
added by lindarivoir to landscape (7 months ago)
tree near house
added by lisaplourde to exteriors (7 months ago)
Great lighting effects
added by exas to Walkway (7 months ago)
Like the stone pattern and color
added by ajks_yard to ajks_yard's ideas (7 months ago)
planting and brickwork
added by arnoldhuff to arnoldhuff's ideas (7 months ago)
i like the lighting and entrance
added by C Micheal to cmicheal's ideas (7 months ago)
courtyard house
added by nshilbaya to nshilbaya's Ideas (7 months ago)
Trees
added by drjskipper to Vacation Home (7 months ago)
Large Windows all along entire courtyard perimeter
added by peppers4 to peppers4's ideas (7 months ago)
landscape lighting for courtyard
added by ninasilva to ninasilva's ideas (7 months ago)
ventanas
added by scaste to Scaste's Favorite Ideas (7 months ago)
front courtyard
added by chrism13 to entry (7 months ago)
uplights
added by cczeigler to Ziggy's Asian Layout (7 months ago)
Exterior landscape
added by ctdavis to ctdavis's ideas (7 months ago)
Glass cx
added by elchingon to elchingon's Ideas (7 months ago)
Ventanal de vidrio para la cabana
added by blamport to garden (7 months ago)
front
added by uglyduckling to uglyduckling's ideas (7 months ago)
MY NEXT HOME
added by cschlechter to cschlechter's Ideas (7 months ago)
modern
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Modern style show Linda Robertson