Complete property master plan and expert installation of beautiful plantings and fine stonework including landscape design, perennial flowers, boxwood hedges, evergreen privacy screen, natural fieldstone walls and piers, natural fieldstone outdoor fireplace, raised bluestone patio, bluestone entry courtyard and walkways, stone slab steps, excavating and grading for new play lawn including drain inlets and French drains and landscape lighting, Also complete project management including supervision and integration of wood deck installation, sprinkler system, relocation of air conditioning units and new water service.

Complete property master plan and expert installation of beautiful plantings and fine stonework including landscape design, perennial flowers, boxwood hedges, evergreen privacy screen, natural fieldstone walls and piers, natural fieldstone outdoor fireplace, raised bluestone patio, bluestone entry courtyard and walkways, stone slab steps, excavating and grading for new play lawn including drain inlets and French drains and landscape lighting, Also complete project management including supervision and integration of wood deck installation, sprinkler system, relocation of air conditioning units and new water service.

Complete property master plan and expert installation of beautiful plantings and fine stonework including landscape design, perennial flowers, boxwood hedges, evergreen privacy screen, natural fieldstone walls and piers, natural fieldstone outdoor fireplace, raised bluestone patio, bluestone entry courtyard and walkways, stone slab steps, excavating and grading for new play lawn including drain inlets and French drains and landscape lighting, Also complete project management including supervision and integration of wood deck installation, sprinkler system, relocation of air conditioning units and new water service.

Complete property master plan and expert installation of beautiful plantings and fine stonework including landscape design, perennial flowers, boxwood hedges, evergreen privacy screen, natural fieldstone walls and piers, natural fieldstone outdoor fireplace, raised bluestone patio, bluestone entry courtyard and walkways, stone slab steps, excavating and grading for new play lawn including drain inlets and French drains and landscape lighting, Also complete project management including supervision and integration of wood deck installation, sprinkler system, relocation of air conditioning units and new water service.

Terren Landscapes http://www.terrenlandscapes.com Project Entry: Pembrooke Estate Rain Garden 2014 PLNA Awards for Landscape Excellence Winner Category: Sustainable Landscape &60,000-$120,000 Award Level: Silver Project Description: The client contracted our company to solve multiple existing drainage problems. In a heavy rain event the existing French drain system would overflow, causing water to pool in the driveway. After investigating the system we found that the capacity of the French drain was undersized for the amount of storm water from the large rain events received in recent years. As a result of our findings and at the request of the homeowner, we designed a storm water management system to capture all storm water from the structures on the property and regenerate the underground aquifers for the volume of a 5.8” rainstorm. In addition to the new drain system, the homeowners wanted a rain garden to provide a backdrop for an existing formal garden, provide a habitat for wildlife, and provide screening from an adjacent neighbor. Throughout the design process many challenges were presented, including an existing gas line, which ran directly through the area that best suited the bioswale. The existence of the gas line caused us to alter the shape and depth of the bioswale in some areas. We also inspected the existing downspouts to make sure there were no obstructions that would impede the system’s efficiency, and then conducted a test pit dig to make sure we had sufficient percolation rates for disposal of storm water. To effectively capture the storm water runoff, the existing downspouts were piped from the main house and the large detached garage to a large catch basin located at the low point in the driveway. The driveway catch basin contains two outlet pipes at different elevations within the basin allowing water from smaller rain events to enter the bioswale and rain garden area to percolate into the soil before excess water overflows into a sediment trap which filters out any debris and is then piped to an underground StormTech® pit to slowly percolate into the ground. The other outlet pipe in the driveway catch basin is used for larger storm water events, taking the water directly to the StormTech® pit. Accepting and slowing the velocity of the storm water, mitigation of erosion, and filtering out pollutants contained in the “first flush” of rainfall are the primary functions of the bioswale and rain garden. Planting these areas with mostly native plant species helps carry out these functions while attracting and providing shelter for wildlife. The ‘Niobe’ weeping willow is the centerpiece of the rain garden, connecting with the axis of the existing formal garden. To screen the neighboring property we chose Chamaecyparis nootkatensis ‘Pendula’ for its graceful evergreen habit and tolerance of wet sites. ‘Ivory Halo’ dogwood and Panicum ‘Cloud Nine’ were used for screening as well as winter interest. To provide deciduous structure to the garden Taxodium distichum and Magnolia virginiana were used in conjunction with witch hazel. Mostly native wetland perennials were used due to their tolerance of wet conditions and occasional drought. The area above the StormTech® pit provides space for the client’s family to relax. The rain garden and bioswale provide screening, storm water management, a habitat for wildlife, and plants that enhance the adjacent formal garden. Photo Credit: Terren Landscapes

Complete property master plan and expert installation of beautiful plantings and fine stonework including landscape design, perennial flowers, boxwood hedges, evergreen privacy screen, natural fieldstone walls and piers, natural fieldstone outdoor fireplace, raised bluestone patio, bluestone entry courtyard and walkways, stone slab steps, excavating and grading for new play lawn including drain inlets and French drains and landscape lighting, Also complete project management including supervision and integration of wood deck installation, sprinkler system, relocation of air conditioning units and new water service.

Complete property master plan and expert installation of beautiful plantings and fine stonework including landscape design, perennial flowers, boxwood hedges, evergreen privacy screen, natural fieldstone walls and piers, natural fieldstone outdoor fireplace, raised bluestone patio, bluestone entry courtyard and walkways, stone slab steps, excavating and grading for new play lawn including drain inlets and French drains and landscape lighting, Also complete project management including supervision and integration of wood deck installation, sprinkler system, relocation of air conditioning units and new water service.

Complete property master plan and expert installation of beautiful plantings and fine stonework including landscape design, perennial flowers, boxwood hedges, evergreen privacy screen, natural fieldstone walls and piers, natural fieldstone outdoor fireplace, raised bluestone patio, bluestone entry courtyard and walkways, stone slab steps, excavating and grading for new play lawn including drain inlets and French drains and landscape lighting, Also complete project management including supervision and integration of wood deck installation, sprinkler system, relocation of air conditioning units and new water service.

Complete property master plan and expert installation of beautiful plantings and fine stonework including landscape design, perennial flowers, boxwood hedges, evergreen privacy screen, natural fieldstone walls and piers, natural fieldstone outdoor fireplace, raised bluestone patio, bluestone entry courtyard and walkways, stone slab steps, excavating and grading for new play lawn including drain inlets and French drains and landscape lighting, Also complete project management including supervision and integration of wood deck installation, sprinkler system, relocation of air conditioning units and new water service.

During the preparation phase of this project, the existing backyard area was opened up for a larger paver patio while drainage conditions around the home were addressed. The area was graded and prepared so the new patio could be installed with better water management and a properly constructed base.

Complete property master plan and expert installation of beautiful plantings and fine stonework including landscape design, perennial flowers, boxwood hedges, evergreen privacy screen, natural fieldstone walls and piers, natural fieldstone outdoor fireplace, raised bluestone patio, bluestone entry courtyard and walkways, stone slab steps, excavating and grading for new play lawn including drain inlets and French drains and landscape lighting, Also complete project management including supervision and integration of wood deck installation, sprinkler system, relocation of air conditioning units and new water service.

Complete property master plan and expert installation of beautiful plantings and fine stonework including landscape design, perennial flowers, boxwood hedges, evergreen privacy screen, natural fieldstone walls and piers, natural fieldstone outdoor fireplace, raised bluestone patio, bluestone entry courtyard and walkways, stone slab steps, excavating and grading for new play lawn including drain inlets and French drains and landscape lighting, Also complete project management including supervision and integration of wood deck installation, sprinkler system, relocation of air conditioning units and new water service.

Beckner Contracting was hired to upgrade, as well as preserve and restore, this San Francisco Frank Neutra-designed home to its original pristine condition. Our work included: removing non-conforming interior finishes (track lighting, surface-mounted electrical wiring). Restoring the signature "ribbon" industrial steel windows, a Neutra hallmark. Restoring cabinetry and preserving the red dye interiors – per Neutral's original motif. Using modern materials for the laundry enclosure. Refinishing flooring. Plumbing. Accommodating Mid-Century-style appliances. Correcting energy efficiency deficiencies, etc., etc.

Complete property master plan and expert installation of beautiful plantings and fine stonework including landscape design, perennial flowers, boxwood hedges, evergreen privacy screen, natural fieldstone walls and piers, natural fieldstone outdoor fireplace, raised bluestone patio, bluestone entry courtyard and walkways, stone slab steps, excavating and grading for new play lawn including drain inlets and French drains and landscape lighting, Also complete project management including supervision and integration of wood deck installation, sprinkler system, relocation of air conditioning units and new water service.

Inspiration for a contemporary gray floor wine cellar remodel in Adelaide with display racks

PROFESSIONAL WINE CELLARING Serious collectors go to considerable pains to protect their wine investments. Equally true, most wine lovers don’t have the luxury of a temperature-econtrolled cellar at home. Off-site wine storage is often the best solution to protect your investments large or small. Vinotel provides ideal conditions to entrust your collection. Cool, quiet and dark are the perfect conditions for successful wine aging. CONCIERGE & COLLECTION Vinotel’s Professional Wine Storage is the cellaring solution for your wines. Collections are catalogued and viewable online with a unique login and password for all Vinotel clients. Our concierge provides wines from your collection upon request. Our cellar manager maintains the safest 55-F environment with 70-RH in the market and biometric security access only to Vinotel staff.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 white tile gray floor and single-sink alcove bathtub remodel in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an integrated sink, white countertops and a floating vanity

The backyard’s convenient Jandy control system facilitates the management of pool and spa equipment, lighting, heating, air conditioning, etc., from inside the home, or from a remote location by smart phone. Not only is this backyard elegant and functional, but also thoughtfully equipped for four-season luxury living.

Birds eye view of construction in process. Existing living space kept clear of construction to avoid impacting customer's normal schedule & living conditions.