Alex Herring
Patio - contemporary patio idea in Atlanta

This is an example of a contemporary full sun concrete paver landscaping in San Francisco with a pergola.

Open floor plan great room and kitchen open to the outdoor patio and pool. Builder – GEF Development, Interiors - Ownby Design, Photographer – Thompson Photographic.

Taking inspiration from the agrarian site and a rustic architectural vernacular this terraced hillside garden evolved in response to time and place. The design vision was to celebrate the site, preserve the oak trees, accentuate views and create opportunities for modern day recreation and play. Michele Lee Willson Phototgraphy

Example of a trendy pool design in Orange County

Passive House residence near Coeur D’ Alene, Idaho overlooking Lake Fernan. Large expansive views can be seen through the 16′ lift and slide door and the trapezoid windows that accentuate the butterfly roof lines. Equipped with the Glo European Windows PW – Series with R-value 8.3 for contemporary design and modern performance. Architect: Uptic Studios Photography by Oliver Irwin Photography

On the ground level we installed another indoor/outdoor space with built in TV, custom fire pit and therapeutic swim spa. The addition of a custom cement bar area with refrigerator and blackened steel custom shelving is accessed seamlessly from the family room via a fold-away open corner door system that stacks inside the walls.

Photography by Rebecca Lehde
Inspiration for a large contemporary concrete and rectangular pool house remodel in Charleston

With this roof terrace we tried to achieve the perfect Manhattan getaway. Cool crisp "kartell" outdoor furniture, custom planters, high-end roof deck tiles and greenery all around let's you feel detached from the urban surroundings. We used wood partitions for added privacy to make this roof terrace our clients own safe heaven. Photo by: Andre Garn

Inspiration for a contemporary partial sun gravel landscaping in San Francisco.

A Memorial-area art collector residing in a chic modern home wanted his house to be more visible from the street. His yard was full of trees, and he asked us to consider removing them and developing a more modern landscape design that would fully complement the exterior of his home. He was a personal friend of ours as well, and he understood that our policy is to preserve as many trees as possible whenever we undertake a project. However, we decided to make an exception in his case for two reasons. For one thing, he was a very close friend to many people in our company. Secondly, large trees simply would not work with a landscape reflective of the modern architecture that his house featured. The house had been built as story structure that was formed around a blend of unique curves and angles very reminiscent of the geometric patterns common in modern sculpture and art. The windows had been built deliberately large, so that visitors driving up to the house could have a lighted glimpse into the interior, where many sculptures and works of modern art were showcased. The entire residence, in fact, was meant to showcase the eclectic diversity of his artistic tastes, and provide a glimpse at the elegant contents within the home. He asked us to create more modern look to the landscape that would complement the residence with patterns in vegetation, ornamentation, and a new lighted water fountain that would act like a mirror-image of the home. He also wanted us to sculpt the features we created in such a way as to center the eye of the viewer and draw it up and over the landscape to focus on the house itself. The challenge was to develop a truly sophisticated modern landscaping design that would compliment, but in no way overpower the façade of the home. In order to do this, we had to focus very carefully on the geometric appearance of the planting areas first. Since the vegetation would be surrounding a very large, circular stone drive, we took advantage of the contours and created a sense of flowing perspective. We were then very careful to plant vegetation that could be maintained at a very low growth height. This was to prevent vegetation from behaving like the previous trees which had blocked the view of the house. Small hedges, ferns, and flowers were planted in winding rows that followed the course of the circular stone driveway that surrounded the fountain. We then centered this new modern landscape plan with a very sophisticated contemporary fountain. We chose a circular shape for the fountain both to center the eye and to work as a compliment to the curved elements in the home’s exterior design. We selected black granite as the building material, partly because granite speaks to the monumental, and partly because it is a very common material for modern architecture and outdoor contemporary sculpture. We placed the fountain in the very center of the driveway as well, which had the effect of making the entire landscape appear to converge toward the middle of the home’s façade. To add a sense of eclectic refinement to the fountain, we then polished the granite so that anyone driving or walking up to the fountain would see a reflection of the home in the base. To maintain consistency of the circular shape, we radius cut all of the coping around the fountain was all radius cut from polished limestone. The lighter color of the limestone created an archetypal contrast of light and darkness, further contributing to the modern theme of the landscape design, and providing a surface for illumination so the fountain would remain an established keynote on the landscape during the night.

Inspiration for a large contemporary second story mixed material railing deck remodel in Other

Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan
Example of a small trendy backyard deck design in Other with no cover

Architect: Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects and Builders - Harwich, MA Interior Designer: Angela Rotondo Design Coordinator: Angela Rotondo Photography: Michael J Lee Staging: Room and Board

This is an example of a contemporary landscaping in DC Metro.

Concept design by Scot Eckley and Board & Vellum. Planting and garden design by Withey Price. General contracting by Manos Construction. Custom entry gate, custom planters, and railings by Architectural Elements. Driveway gates by Automated Gates & Equipment. Lighting and irrigation by Soundview Landscape & Irrigation. Photography by Derek Reeves.

Photographed by David De Gendt
Inspiration for a contemporary backyard patio remodel in Austin with a fire pit, decking and no cover

Phillips Garden
This is an example of a contemporary backyard landscaping in Minneapolis.

This custom backyard retreat features a pool with a swim up bar and tile details. A centrally located outdoor kitchen makes cooking for a crowd fun and easy. The open air pool house ties it all together with an entertainment center and details that match the client's home.