To truly bring attention to your modern exterior, mimic the grid of the door with the entry pavement. The combination becomes an architectural feature.
This does not mean that landscapes must avoid plants, using only hardscape and grass to echo the geometric shapes of the architecture.Here the planting has been carefully chosen to enhance the overall design without being overly decorative. The planting design is functional — both economical in its use and practical in its low maintenance.
Maybe we could do the 2nd story like this? the boxy style + teak siding is really cool, but not sure if it would look the same if it was just a single 2-story box with a balcony. I think the offset garage on this one makes it look cooler
added by marsharebel to ARCHITECTURE (6 weeks ago)
This does not mean that landscapes must avoid plants, using only hardscape and grass to echo the geometric shapes of the architecture.
Here the planting has been carefully chosen to enhance the overall design without being overly decorative. The planting design is functional — both economical in its use and practical in its low maintenance.
The symmetry, the use of grasses to give vertical interest, These plants don't use much water. The wood of the house, and concrete, is reflected in the garden/walkways. Its very restful and the green variations in the plants also adds interest.