Stairs ascend from the driveway to a patio and beyond into the infinity lawn. A bench provides a place for contemplation. Lush planting, with flowering trees and seasonal color interest introduces the garden and continues throughout the property.

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Project Team: Ben Awes, AIA, Principal-In-Charge, Bob Ganser AIA, Nate Dodge Photographer: Alyssa Lee www.alyssaleephotography.com
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This handcrafted gazebo is situated at a special vantage point overlooking a valley in Londontown Public Gardens. Cedar shakes cloak the roof, cedar bench allow visitors to contemplate the surrounding gardens.

The draperies in this living room are constructed of Holland & Sherry’s Spectator fabric in pumice colorway. The wool and silk sateen blend has a custom velvet appliqué and contrast stitching on the leading edge. A Robsjohn Gibbings card table and pair of Ward Bennet chairs grace this modern mint green area rug. Photograph: Eric Piasecki

A full-scale makeover was necessary to address drainage issues and create a low-maintenance landscape. It also offered an opportunity to incorporate the homeowner's love of Japanese Zen gardens. We designed a contemplative space that melds the traditional Zen aesthetic with Northwest plants and materials. An existing masonry wall enclosed the front yard before construction began on the landscape. Dense plantings and locally-sourced boulders soften the space, providing organic architecture to complement the residence.

A full-scale makeover was necessary to address drainage issues and create a low-maintenance landscape. It also offered an opportunity to incorporate the homeowner's love of Japanese Zen gardens. We designed a contemplative space that melds the traditional Zen aesthetic with Northwest plants and materials. A dry creek bed captures and slows water runoff and allows it to infiltrate into the ground, giving purpose and interest to a long, narrow bed.

Photo: Mina Brinkey © 2014 Houzz
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A full-scale makeover was necessary to address drainage issues and create a low-maintenance landscape. It also offered an opportunity to incorporate the homeowner's love of Japanese Zen gardens. We designed a contemplative space that melds the traditional Zen aesthetic with Northwest plants and materials. The back yard is a peaceful retreat with stone features and restrained planting. Stone steps lead to a lower gravel patio with Montana sandstone benches.

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This "adults only" seating area occupies the space of the previous sunroom and provides the clients with the perfect area to entertain, have after dinner drinks by the fire, or simply relax while their kids play nearby. Nearly floor-to-ceiling windows take advantage of the 7 acre lot and its spectacular views. Scott Bergmann Photography

A remodeled entry with flagstone walkway and wooden trellis. Photo Credit: Thompson Photographic Architect: Urban Design Associates Interior Designer: Ashley P. Design Builder: R-Net Custom Homes

Another view. A contemplation space of crushed limestone, sandstone walls, and sliced granite sitting stones. The setting is carved into a hillside and surrounded with gardens. Credit: Tad Anderson. All rights exclusively reserved.

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