Critical Mass - Collaboration Between Artist and Landscape Architect. Tim Swanky, Photographer
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Critical Mass - Collaboration Between Artist and Landscape Architect. David Robinson Studio, Photographer
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Critical Mass - Collaboration Between Artist and Landscape Architect. Tim Swanky, Photographer
Design ideas for a large contemporary partial sun stone outdoor basketball/tennis/multi-game court in Vancouver.

Critical Mass - Collaboration Between Artist and Landscape Architect. David Robinson Studio, Photographer
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Critical Mass - Collaboration Between Artist and Landscape Architect. Tim Swanky, Photographer
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Installation Process - Paul Sangha Landscape Architecture, Photographer
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Conceptual Mockup - David Robinson Studio, Photographer
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Concept - Paul Sangha Landscape Architecture, Photographer
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Building site - Paul Sangha Landscape Architecture, Photographer
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Building Site - Paul Sangha Landscape Architecture, Photographer
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Building Site - Michael Elkan, Photographer
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Building Site - Paul Sangha Landscape Architecture, Photographer
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When a world class sailing champion approached us to design a Newport home for his family, with lodging for his sailing crew, we set out to create a clean, light-filled modern home that would integrate with the natural surroundings of the waterfront property, and respect the character of the historic district. Our approach was to make the marine landscape an integral feature throughout the home. One hundred eighty degree views of the ocean from the top floors are the result of the pinwheel massing. The home is designed as an extension of the curvilinear approach to the property through the woods and reflects the gentle undulating waterline of the adjacent saltwater marsh. Floodplain regulations dictated that the primary occupied spaces be located significantly above grade; accordingly, we designed the first and second floors on a stone “plinth” above a walk-out basement with ample storage for sailing equipment. The curved stone base slopes to grade and houses the shallow entry stair, while the same stone clads the interior’s vertical core to the roof, along which the wood, glass and stainless steel stair ascends to the upper level. One critical programmatic requirement was enough sleeping space for the sailing crew, and informal party spaces for the end of race-day gatherings. The private master suite is situated on one side of the public central volume, giving the homeowners views of approaching visitors. A “bedroom bar,” designed to accommodate a full house of guests, emerges from the other side of the central volume, and serves as a backdrop for the infinity pool and the cove beyond. Also essential to the design process was ecological sensitivity and stewardship. The wetlands of the adjacent saltwater marsh were designed to be restored; an extensive geo-thermal heating and cooling system was implemented; low carbon footprint materials and permeable surfaces were used where possible. Native and non-invasive plant species were utilized in the landscape. The abundance of windows and glass railings maximize views of the landscape, and, in deference to the adjacent bird sanctuary, bird-friendly glazing was used throughout. Photo: Michael Moran/OTTO Photography

A large custom built 3-bin compost bin is tucked into a corner of the yard. Patricia Larenas, Urban Artichoke
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Even at it's most narrow point, where brick pavers transform from patio to walkway, there is 10 feet of defensible space for the home. While embers may collect in the intersection of brick and stucco, these materials are among the best at fighting ignition. Photo: Lesly Hall Photography

The client asked us to create a low maintenance, highly functional front entry to this beachfront retreat. As with most beach homes, guest parking is critical and creating an easy to navigate parking area is paramount to design success. We chose to maximize the front yard without turning it into a parking lot. Native crushed stone parking pads surrounded by sun loving, drought tolerant plants create exactly what the client was looking for.