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address: "480 Madeline Drive, Pasadena, California 91105, United States"
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# Gabriela Yariv Landscape Design

Original Houzz profile: [Gabriela Yariv Landscape Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/gabriela-yariv-landscape-design-pfvwus-pf~755284137)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers
- **Location:** Pasadena, CA
- **Serves:** Los Angeles, Pasadena, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Arcadia, Altadena, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, South Pasadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre, Malibu, East Pasadena, Bradbury
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (9 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves

Background:

Growing up in San Marino, California, a few blocks from the famous Huntington gardens, it's not too surprising that Gabriela Yariv's first word was "flowie."  

Her early love of plants, combined with the fertile imagination of a born artist and the horticultural and design training provided by a first-rate school of landscape architecture, has resulted in over 20 years of successful experience as a professional landscape designer.

The renowned estate gardens of Pasadena and San Marino that shaped her sensibility have given her a lifelong passion for preserving and enhancing Pasadena’s proud heritage of gardens.


Philosophy:

Genius loci (spirit of place) is the guiding principal of Gabriela Yariv Landscape Design.  Gabriela understands that a perfect garden must take its cues from both the architecture and the unique characteristics of the site.  In Southern California, where gardens are used year round, they must not only be beautiful and environmentally sensitive, but also serve as functional outdoor living spaces. Gabriela's gardens become natural extensions of the home as she sculpts the landscaped space around each site’s unique characteristics and each client's individual needs.

Gabriela is proud to have sustained long-lasting client relationships over the years. And she is honored to have been asked to create gardens for homes by some of Los Angeles’s top turn-of-the-century architects, such as Wallace Neff, Sylvanus Marston, Greene&Greene, Roland Coate, and Joseph Kucera. 


Education/Professional Experience:

Gabriela studied landscape architecture at Cornell University. Before launching her own design practice, Gabriela worked for Walt Disney Imagineering and Mia Lehrer and Associates.

### Services Provided

- Landscape Design
- Garden Design
- Hardscaping
- Landscape Plans
- Patio Design
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping
- Site Planning
- Custom Fire Pits
- Pool Landscaping
- Custom Water Features
- Swimming Pool Design
- Gazebo Design & Construction
- Deck Design
- 3D Rendering
- Organic Gardens
- Pond Construction
- Edible Gardens
- Outdoor furniture sourcing

### Areas Served

- Los Angeles
- Pasadena
- Santa Monica
- Brentwood
- Arcadia
- Altadena
- West Hollywood
- Beverly Hills
- South Pasadena
- San Marino
- Sierra Madre
- Malibu
- East Pasadena
- Bradbury

### Typical Job Cost

$100,000 - 500,000-

Our minimum construction cost is $100,000.00

Please contact me directly at: gyariv@gabrielayariv.com

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Gabriela Yariv Landscape Design |
| Address | 480 Madeline Drive, Pasadena, California 91105, United States |
| Phone | (626) 344-9437 |
| Website | http://www.gabrielayariv.com |
| License Number | CA \#2973 Paul Nota |
| Followers on Houzz | 72 |

**Social profiles:**
- LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriela-yariv-asla-5197188

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Gabriela Yariv Landscape Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/gabriela-yariv-landscape-design-pfvwus-pf~755284137)
- **Website:** http://www.gabrielayariv.com
- **Phone:** (626) 344-9437

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service.

**Affiliations**
- [American Society of Landscape Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-landscape-architects-pfvwus-pf~2014062207)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 9 reviews**

### All 9 reviews

**★★★★★ — Deirdre B., Jan. 2017**

> Gabriela did an amazing job from the planning stages through execution. We were and continue to be thrilled with the end result. Every time someone walks into our yard they are blown away by the beauty of the space. This was not an inexpensive undertaking, however, we use the space extensively and are constantly pinching ourselves saying - “we live here!” If I move anytime soon I’d hire Gabriela again.

**★★★★★ — B. Kim, Dec. 2016**

> Gavi's superb professional reputation is 100% deserved.  She has everything you would want in a landscape designer -- impeccable taste and judgment, creativity, total dedication, responsiveness, and good cheer.  She listens well, and her designs are always architecturally sensitive and practical.  Although her work is incredibly sophisticated, she also works hard to accommodate different projects and budgets.  We think she's the gold standard for landscape design.

**★★★★★ — Lara Hoffman, Dec. 2016**

> Gavi is an extremely talented landscape designer who is worth her weight in gold!  She created a stunning backyard for us in the Pacific Palisades (Riviera).  Several years ago we bought a beautiful house once owned by a famous movie director and hired Gavi to completely redesign the backyard (from the outdated yard that was overgrown and designed in the 1940s) - which included moving the pool, creating beautiful seating areas, a grassy area for my son and husband to play soccer, retaining walls, an outdoor shower, and gardens/plants/trees.  My husband grew up in the tropics and I grew up in the Northeast, so we wanted a combination of tropical and traditional plants in our gardens and landscaping - not an easy task.  Gavi worked with both of us to design a truly gorgeous backyard - she has a fantastic eye.  She also oversaw the contractors who did all the construction and planting to make sure they did everything right.  Since then we spent several years enjoying her creation!  We have gotten countless compliments from friends - many who've said that our backyard reminds them of a hotel or spa!  We have since moved to Northern California and just wish she would be willing to work up here to redesign the backyard in our new home...  It is so difficult to think about working with anyone else going forward.  Anyone based in Southern California would be insane to think about working with anyone else!

**★★★★★ — A. G., Oct. 2016**

> We have done two projects with Gavi. After the first, I knew I would never be satisfied with anyone else. Gavi creates scared spaces. She has a refined eye, from fabrics to flowers, you will see her genius shine through. The best part...Gavi will lose sleep so you don't have too! She will labor over the details, the plants, the hardscape, etc. as if it were her very own. Then with the passion of a true artist, she'll actualize and exceed your expectations, leaving you with a garden that truly inspires. Your very own, rare and wonderful utopia!

**★★★★★ — Mark Jerusalem, Oct. 2016**

> Gavi isn’t merely a talented landscape architect, she is a garden-design artist! Gavi worked closely with us to develop a design that is in keeping with the architecture of our home, the neighborhood and existing landscaped features while also staying within our budget. From conception to completion, Gavi was professional, responsive and took great care to ensure our collaborative vision of an enhanced garden that was flawlessly executed by her landscaping crew. We will work with Gavi on any future landscaping projects. We have recommended Gavi to friends and family that were looking for the best in the landscaping business. The work she has completed on various projects besides our own continues to impress us. We will confidently continue to recommend Gavi in the future!

**★★★★★ — Rochelle Duffy, Oct. 2016**

> My garden landscape by Gabriela Yariv turned into a serene paradise under her creative eye. Miss Yariv intuitively understood what it was that I desired, a space that offered solace and nurtured peace and tranquillity. I never tired from its beauty and vision.  Gabriela is a master landscape artist. I feel fortunate to have worked with her.

**★★★★★ — Zalmon, Oct. 2016**

> My wife and I hired Gabriela (Gavi) to transform our newly purchased Spanish style home in Pasadena after admiring her local work for many years.  We were impressed by her enthusiasm about creating a garden that was in keeping with the historic grandeur of this Colonial Revival masterpiece.  She spent hours with us pouring over her extensive collection of garden and architecture books, brought us to the Huntington Gardens to view many of her proposed plants in person, and ultimately created a stunning garden that was featured in the Los Angeles Times, Los Angles Times Magazine, Martha Stewart Living and a coffee table Rizzoli publication.  Her absolute dedication and passion are evident, and we hired her for the our next home, a mid century modern home a few years later, where she brought an equal level of attention to historic detail and architectural research to the project.

**★★★★★ — ronnie411, Oct. 2016**

> Gavi is a gifted landscape designer and as a friend and landscape architect I highly recommend her.  Gavi's talent combines an extensive knowledge of plants that do well in Southern California with a keen artistic eye.  Her planting designs show both a creative use of plants, attention to detail, and an ability to harmonize the overall design with existing site conditions and architectural context.  As a bonus it is a pleasure to work with her.

**★★★★★ — jennpappas, Oct. 2016**

> Gavi did landscaping for a couple of our friends and we loved both yards--not knowing that it was Gavi that did BOTH of their yards!  We hired Gavi to design and landscape our front yard and courtyard shortly after that.  Gavi was easy to work with and we trusted her instincts for plant selections.
> We ended up winning a beautiful yard award from our city because of the beautiful job Gavi did for us!
>
> Love her work!

## Selected projects

- [English Traditional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/english-traditional-pj-vj~2075088)
  - Location: South Pasadena, CA
  - Photos: 19
  - Description: Location: South Pasadena, CA Architect: Wallace Neff, 1930's Photographer: Jennifer Cheung
- [Craftsman Bungalow](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/craftsman-bungalow-pj-vj~2075144)
  - Location: South Pasadena, CA
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: Location: South Pasadena, CA Photographer: Jennifer Cheung
- [South Bay Provençal](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-bay-provencal-pj-vj~2075125)
  - Location: Hermosa Beach, CA
  - Photos: 14
  - Description: Location: Hermosa Beach, CA Photographer: Jennifer Cheung Featured: LA Times article - http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/home\_blog/2010/04/gabriela-yariv-hermosa-beach-garden-vines.html
- [Palisades Bluff Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/palisades-bluff-contemporary-pj-vj~2075127)
  - Location: Pacific Palisades, CA
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: Location: Pacific Palisades, CA Architect: Scott Prentice Architects Photographer: Jennifer Cheung
- [Bel Air Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bel-air-contemporary-pj-vj~2075137)
  - Location: Los Angeles, CA
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Location: Bel Air, CA Architect: Rhonda Geller, BAK Architects Photographer: Steve Gunther
- [Sylvanus Marston Mediterranean](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sylvanus-marston-mediterranean-pj-vj~2075105)
  - Location: Pasadena, CA
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: Location: Pasadena, CA Architect: Sylvanus Marston \| Serrurier Architects Photographer: Jennifer Cheung
- [Small-Space Garden, Santa Monica](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/small-space-garden-santa-monica-pj-vj~2075135)
  - Location: Santa Monica, CA
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Location: Santa Monica, CA Photographer: Jennifer Cheung
- [Spanish Colonial Revival Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spanish-colonial-revival-estate-pj-vj~2075080)
  - Location: Pasadena, CA
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: Location: Pasadena, CA Architect: Joseph Kucera, 1924 Photographer: Jennifer Cheung
- [Greene & Greene Craftsman](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/greene-and-greene-craftsman-pj-vj~2075111)
  - Location: Pasadena, CA
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Location: Pasadena, CA Architects: Charles and Henry Greene, 1906 Featured: LA Times article - http://www.latimes.com/features/home/la-hm-pippert3-2009oct03,0,6664065.story The John Bakewell Phillips House
- [Mid-Century Modern; An Ode to Frey](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-modern-an-ode-to-frey-pj-vj~2075120)
  - Location: Pasadena, CA
  - Photos: 20
  - Description: Location: Pasadena, CA Architect: The Blurock Partnership Photographer: Jennifer Cheung
- [Woodland Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/woodland-contemporary-pj-vj~2075130)
  - Location: La Canada Flintridge, CA
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: Location: La Cañada Flintridge, CA Architect: Vaughan Trammell Photographer: Christophe Deluy
- [Whimsical Garden, Santa Monica](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/whimsical-garden-santa-monica-pj-vj~2075138)
  - Location: Santa Monica, CA
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: Location: Santa Monica, CA Photographer: Jennifer Cheung

[See all 12 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/gabriela-yariv-landscape-design-pfvwus-pf~755284137)

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