-- Steve Shelton @ecotopes

-- Steve Shelton @ecotopes

-- Steve Shelton @ecotopes

-- Steve Shelton @ecotopes

-- Steve Shelton @ecotopes

-- Steve Shelton @ecotopes

From the bottom of the dry creek, this project features a new entrance to the home along three successive steel terraces outfitted with with ipe hardwood planking set floating in native limestone gravel, along with three narrow steel planters. Steven Shelton #ecotopes

While this photo was taken during the project construction, you can see how the landscape spaces are arranged to allow enjoyment of the new gravel patio adjacent to the dry creek, designed to handle storm water from the house. --Steven Shelton #ecotopes

Condition of the the landscape before much project progress. --Steven Shelton #ecotopes

Condition of the the landscape during construction of the project's steel terraces. --Steven Shelton #ecotopes