Thanks to the property’s unique shape, the front of the property would primarily consist of a hardscape driveway liberally sprinkled with floral details. The shape of the drive was reconfigured to create soft bends as it leads towards the entryway to create a less rigid aesthetic and better accentuate the natural landscaping.
The entryway was designed to frame the beautiful mahogany front door, with the left side featuring a spindly, broad-leafed tree bordered by natural boulders providing ample shade and a small stone bench. The right side was decorated with a selection of stubby palms to create a juxtaposition in height, which gives the property a welcoming illusion of depth that would otherwise be lacking thanks to its shape.
Around the side and back of the property, a dirt path was created to follow the gentle slope downwards towards a central veranda from which you could look down into the canyon. A retaining wall made of dark natural stone held back a large central slope made up of vibrant green chaparral, succulents, and agave, all of which are plants you can find growing in the hills and canyons surrounding the property.
The veranda itself was constructed using flagstones of a gentle sandstone, supported by a driftwood bordering wall. More Mexican fence post cacti stood guard over the platform, providing some well-needed shade during the hot summer months when the homeowner and guests could enjoy the view as the sun dips below the horizon of the far-off pacific.