Architects & Building Designers

PatioContemporary Patio, San Francisco

In the evening the garden walls are dramatically lit and the low planting wall transitions into a stone plinth for a soothing stone fountain.

Photo Credit: J. Michael Tucker

URL: http://www.ohashidesign.com/residential

Example of a trendy courtyard stone patio design in San Francisco with no cover — Houzz

Beautiful fence

- Can you tell me what type of wood you used for this fence? It is just beautiful.

PRO
ODS Architecture
It is a standard glass product, supplied by any glass company, sourced by the general contractor and do not know the exact manufacturer but assume it is Corning or U.S.G. or equal.
March 31, 2014
mothert
Thank you for all your answers to questions! So many do not respond at all.
July 5, 2014

Ron wrote:Jan 14, 2015

how are horizontal slats affixed

- deck screws? the seem almost invisible.

Amy Cantu
Is this redwood and what type of stain did you use?
December 6, 2017
PRO
ODS Architecture
It is Ipe with a clear stain.
December 6, 2017

sweetpea1010 wrote:Jul 18, 2013

i love this! What size are the boards?

PRO
ODS Architecture
Both sides are 2x4" boards with a 1" gap.
August 20, 2013
stepher79
Thank you!
August 21, 2013

s1mpl3 wrote:Sep 8, 2013

what stain do you use for this gorgeous result?

PRO
ODS Architecture
It has been recommended that we re-coat every few years with Missmers UV Plus after lightly sanding with 120-grit sandpaper. We have done this after the Ipe has grayed and the Missmer's snaps the wood back to it's original dark brown color.
October 30, 2013
PRO
gita
I love it.Wonderful
November 29, 2013

katarzyna100 wrote:Aug 15, 2014

Chairs

- Love the chairs.Where can I buy them?

PRO
California Fence Company
You have mentioned in the post that in the evenings the garden walls are dramatically lit, could you please explain about it and how the fencing gets lighted in the evening. How does it happen and what material has been used for the fences. Thanks in advance for any replies. http://californiafenceco.com/
January 8, 2015
PRO
ODS Architecture
We employed uplights as shown in the photo above, which are Lumiere Cambria 200's; the fence material is Ipe.
January 8, 2015

rparocua wrote:May 23, 2014

What are the two types of plants you used along the fence?

omanopa
I think those plants may be New Zealand Flax
June 7, 2014
PRO
Julie Orr Design
It looks like Phormium 'Black Adder'
July 12, 2014

dlowen7861 wrote:May 21, 2013

Gorgeous fence!

- What size boards did you use for the cap of this fence?

ivystarla
Beautiful design! How thick are the horizontal panels?
April 14, 2014
PRO
ODS Architecture
If you mean the horizontal slats they are custom milled Ipe 2 x 7."
April 14, 2014

najah qamar wrote:May 13, 2014

How did you incorperarate the tree into the plan in such a lovely way?

- I think the fact that you made the tree work in the design was beautiful. What made you think of this? Absolutely gorgoeos. I want to be an interior designer and go to Harvard for Design. I really love how creative this is! Juat so you know!

PRO
ODS Architecture
Thank you.
May 14, 2014
f3rhe10
WOW. What tree is that?
January 19, 2015

freddy22 wrote:Mar 11, 2014

what is the stone?

PRO
ODS Architecture
Slate, color name unknown.
March 11, 2014
freddy22
thanks!
March 11, 2014

Amanda wrote:Sep 18, 2016

Lighting on fence

- What type of lights did you use to light the fence? Thanks in advance.

PRO
ODS Architecture
Lumiere Cambria 206.
September 19, 2016

the_glenn wrote:Sep 12, 2014

Frosted glass fence?

- What material is that?

PRO
ODS Architecture
Sandblasted tempered glass, 3/8" thick.
September 12, 2014

stepher79 wrote:Aug 19, 2013

Slat spacing

- Love this fence! Do you mind telling me what the drop in height is between each panel? I assume if those are 2x4s that it's around 9-10" per drop? Just wanted to ask though. I love the way it scallops, and would like to create something similar but we have 70' feet of fence line and I'm not sure how to create this effect without the panels getting too low by the end?

PRO
ODS Architecture
The boards are 2x4" with a 1" gap. By drop assume you're talking about the stepping of the top of the fence and your 9-10" estimate sounds about right.
August 20, 2013

US Lumber Brokers wrote:Apr 30, 2013

What kind of wood is that?

PRO
ODS Architecture
Ipe.
April 30, 2013

What Houzz contributors are saying:

Laura Gaskill added this to Great Home Project: Commission a New Fence or GateJan 26, 2017

New fencing is a good project for you if your current fence or gate is in poor condition, or if your property doesn’t have a fence, but you would like to add one to define your property line, add privacy or enhance the curb appeal of your home.

Donald Pell - Gardens added this to The Unparalleled Power of TreesOct 10, 2013

These beautiful trunks were important enough to the owners that a deck was built around them for their preservation. Their less-than-perfect forms act as sculptures in the garden.

What Houzzers are commenting on:

Marc added this to Front Patio/EntryJun 9, 2019

good height. transparent. sloped