This U-Shaped terrace located on a busy avenue and crosstown street required Landmark approvals and sound/vibration proof engineering. The chic mid century elements were custom made using light as a practical ambient source of design. A custom hot tub allows the clients to sit and stare across Central Park and south toward the Chrysler Building. Along the avenue a row of beefy stainless and plexi rear lit planters holds ornamental trees and plants that define this elevated garden as a haven of tranquility separated by shade, movement, color and shushing noises. All of these elements are removable and 'float' over the surface of the roof on protective surfaces all approved by the building architect.

Situated in old Palo Alto, CA, this historic 1905 Craftsman style home now has a stunning landscape to match its custom hand-crafted interior. Our firm had a blank slate with the landscape, and carved out a number of spaces that this young and vibrant family could use for gathering, entertaining, dining, gardening and general relaxation. Mature screen planting, colorful perennials, citrus trees, ornamental grasses, and lots of depth and texture are found throughout the many planting beds. In effort to conserve water, the main open spaces were covered with a foot friendly, decorative gravel. Giving the family a great space for large gatherings, all while saving water.

Elegant detached shed photo in Philadelphia

Eric Rorer
Inspiration for a transitional backyard stone patio remodel in San Francisco with a pergola and a fireplace

This photo shows the Sun/Moon Garden design. The standing reclaimed barn stones represent the eight planets in their orbit around the sun. The circular orbits are suggested through the use of plant material. The day and night color theme seasonally ripples throughout the entire design. There are specific site lines embedded in the design for metaphysical reasons. Photo credits: Dan Drobnick

Matthew Millman
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary full sun front yard stone landscaping in San Francisco with a pergola.

Frank Paul Perez, Red Lily Studios Reclaimed brick patio in herringbone pattern rammed earth columns steel arched trellis supports grape vines
Patio - mediterranean patio idea in San Francisco

Barn - cottage barn idea in Indianapolis

Design ideas for a farmhouse landscaping in Boston.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard stone formal garden in New York.

Inspiration for a coastal full sun backyard stone formal garden in Boston.

Elegant backyard patio photo in Boston with a fire pit and no cover

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional full sun courtyard brick water fountain landscape.

outdoor living space, arbors, pergolas, outdoor seating, bluestone hardscaping, outdoor lighting, ambiance lighting
Inspiration for a contemporary patio remodel in Portland with a pergola

Photographer: Roger Foley
Photo of a traditional full sun front yard formal garden in DC Metro.

This outdoor kitchen/bar includes a barbecue, sink, and refrigerator. The travertine stone patio brings it all together.
Large arts and crafts backyard stone patio photo in Minneapolis with a pergola

Picture Perfect House

Tuscan patio photo in Los Angeles with a fire pit and a pergola

Photo of a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard concrete paver formal garden in New York for spring.