Remodel of AirBNB cottage and gardens
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This is an example of a decomposed granite walkway in Houston.

timber steps and natural stone stepper path.
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Gathering area. Sustainable Landscape Architecture design. Naturalistic design style, highlighting the architecture and situating the home in it's natural landscape within the first growing season. Large Private Ranch in Emigrant, Montana. Architecture by Formescent Architects | Photography by Jon Menezes

Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel This major remodel and addition set out to take full advantage of the incredible view and create a clear connection to both the front and rear yards. The clients really wanted a pool and a home that they could enjoy with their kids and take full advantage of the beautiful climate that Southern California has to offer. The existing front yard was completely given to the street, so privatizing the front yard with new landscaping and a low wall created an opportunity to connect the home to a private front yard. Upon entering the home a large staircase blocked the view through to the ocean so removing that space blocker opened up the view and created a large great room. Indoor outdoor living was achieved through the usage of large sliding doors which allow that seamless connection to the patio space that overlooks a new pool and view to the ocean. A large garden is rare so a new pool and bocce ball court were integrated to encourage the outdoor active lifestyle that the clients love. The clients love to travel and wanted display shelving and wall space to display the art they had collected all around the world. A natural material palette gives a warmth and texture to the modern design that creates a feeling that the home is lived in. Though a subtle change from the street, upon entering the front door the home opens up through the layers of space to a new lease on life with this remodel.

Entry Court Design Developed under Employment at Studio Schicketanz Design: Lorena Akin & Mary Ann Schicketanz Photography by: Lorena Akin Photoshoot styling: Studio Schicketanz (Lindsay Bauer & Nicole Clapman) Kitchen Design: Lorena Akin & Mary Ann Schicketanz Construction administration: Lorena Akin Doors & Windows: Fleetwood

Coastal side yard garden with a steel edge lined decomposed limestone walkway, podocarpus hedge and seagrape.
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Front Yard redo located in Alamo, California. DG path.
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Land2c Some favorite hydrangeas and climbing roses flank a pathway. Groundcover surrounds the stepping stones with lavender and variegated hostas filling in along the curvy path to the rear garden. Many summer bouquets for filling vases are grown here!

Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan
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New DG path replaces a tired existing lawn creating a sense of destination in this narrow backyard. Heuchera, Dianella, Meyer Fern, Agapanthus and Pittosporum line the pathway with lots of texture and seasonal flowers.

photography by Joslyn Amato
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montecito landscape design. decomposed granite courtyard with firepit, colorful perennial border with fruit trees, herbs, Shasta daisy, oakleaf hydrangea, lavender, oak tree, privacy hedge. Garden path with colorful perennial borders. Herb garden.

Land2c The gradual steps work their way to the home through a lush landscape. Grasses, ferns, and maples shade the area. Several trees were left that add instant age to the new garden.

Welcome home! The bright orange door was inspired by the 50 year old Orange tree we brought back to life, and it's bounteous production.
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