The walls and brick flooring were painted black, which made the space feel larger. Vibrant blues in squares and rectangles were added to mimic the sky and pull it down visually to ground level. A step-up deck was built to separate the dining area from the seating area. The planter filled with...

The space comes alive at night with selective lighting. Peering out through the dining room window, attention is refocused by the red blown glass bamboo installation, lit at night.

Even the dogs are color coordinated.

Details and excellent craftsmanship are of utmost importance in a small space where everything is seen "up close".

The client appreciated contemporary art and a had an Asian aesthetic. These two proclivities were our jumping off point.

Clumping bamboo adds to the Asian feel of this small space while hiding HVAC units and utility meters.

This client had a proclivity toward the traditional. We used bluestone plinths to visually widen the space and to create rhythm. Additionally, they form a dialogue with the client's existing fountain.

The clients downsized and wanted to continue to follow their passion for gardening. We gave them an immersive experience inside their brick walls.

The clients had an affinity for Asian gardens. This was our jumping off point. Dwarf Japanese maples and conifers provide year-round interest, structure and texture. The dry creek bed aids in water mitigation from the downspouts.

Details and excellent craftsmanship are of utmost importance in a small space where everything is seen "up close".

Stone plinths, some laid horizontally and some installed vertically, continue the meditative Asian theme while making a connection with the existing concrete patio.